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Plant Operator

Metro Water Recovery
Henderson, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO -  a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for 2.2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region’s health and environment.

Description

Metro Water Recovery is committed to our employees and their development. Our Plant Operators of all levels go through  Metro's Operator Training Program .  All new hires complete their training during the day for optimal exposure to the ins and outs of plant operations. All training is paid and includes the completion of an Associate Degree in Water Quality Management for qualified trainees.  Metro's Operator Training Program is designed to be completed between nine to twelve months, depending trainee's knowledge, skills, abilities.   In addition to Certification Incentives, we have amazing Reclassification Opportunities that allow our Plant Operators to progress in their career.

Certification Incentives Available!

Certification Level                                                       Incentive

Colorado Wastewater Operator Class A Certification

  • 4,000

Colorado Wastewater Operator Class B Certification

  • 3,000
  • Colorado Wastewater Operator Class C Certification

  • 2,000
  • Colorado Wastewater Operator Class D Certification

  • Hiring Bonus and Recurring Annual Incentive
  • This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications :

    Plant Operator I ($28.53 - $39.80 Hourly)

    Performs skilled and unskilled work and tasks required to operate and control the performance of liquid and solids stream unit process equipment. Works under the direction of an Operations Supervisor. May be assigned work by a Plant Operator – Lead.

    Plant Operator II ($33.28 - $46.43 Hourly)

    Performs skilled work with the overall operation of liquid and solids stream treatment facilities. Works under the direction of an Operations Supervisor. May be assigned work by a Plant Operator – Lead.

    This position would be a Day Shift position working Either a Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday schedule.

  • Due to the nature of the Industry, day / nightshifts are not guaranteed and may be subject to change based on permit and plant needs.
  • Employment Type : Full Time

    Salary : $29 - $46 Hourly

    Bonus / Commission : No

    Salary : $29 - $40

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