Water Treatment Plant Operator C or D

Job Description

Title: Water Treatment Plant Operator C or D

Reports To: Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator

Division: Production

Department: Water Treatment

Function: Operations & Maintenance

Framework Professional, Level 1 – Entry Level

FLSA Classification:   Nonexempt

Job Type: Full time

Starting Salary: Compensation Band B3; Hourly

Location Plant Complex, Lakewood, CO, USA

I. Summary of Position

Handle, control, and evaluate Consolidated’s water treatment plant complex equipment, processes, and system information by monitoring, analyzing, documenting, and performing routine operational and specialized technical work to function effectively and resolve water treatment activities of targeted complexity with latitude for independent judgment in largely structured work.

II. Supervision Received

Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator and the indirect supervision of the Superintendent of Water Treatment.

III. Supervision Exercised

Supervisory duties are not applicable.

IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Operate and maintain water treatment plant materials, equipment, and technology by handling, maneuvering, or controlling them; and reviewing information from reports, people, and the environment to ensure quality operation in the devices, systems, processes, and results of the treatment of water.

· Monitor and inspect water treatment equipment, processes, and performance by reviewing the systems, materials, events, and the environment to detect or assess problems; make recommendations and corrections; evaluate quantity and quality; control the process, systems, and instrumentation; and comply with environmental and public health standards.

· Obtain and process information by observing and receiving data through inspection, tests, reports, meetings, and events to compile, audit, verify, and record the quality of things, services, and performance; and maintain standard operating procedures by documenting and reviewing guidelines stored in written or electronic form to ensure optimal operations through proper procedures, quality assurance, and control parameters, and analysis standards.

· Perform laboratory procedures and analysis by obtaining information from all relevant sources and evaluating data and results to determine whether results, events, and processes abide by laws, regulations, and standards.

· Expand and maintain knowledge of the industry developments by identifying opportunities and changes in circumstances or events related to company business to apply new knowledge, skills, or abilities on the job and foster greater understanding among internal and external associates.

· Encourage peers by offering support to promote mutual trust, respect, and cooperation in the team; and to develop and retain the best talent.

· Represent the organization to associates, stockholders, the public, government, and vendors by communicating respectfully and conveying a positive attitude with people inside and outside the Company in person, writing, or by telephone or e-mail to report information, updates, and share business related news.

· Exercise good judgment and decision making by evaluating options and selecting the best approach to make choices, solve problems, and promote safety in the workplace, especially in an environment frequently exposed to hazardous conditions and materials.

· Practice health and safety wellbeing techniques by monitoring and assessing individual wellness and utilizing company-provided resources to replenish from work demands, overtime, irregular hours, and emergencies.

· Perform other duties as required.

V. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques

for maximizing effective operations; and chemical properties of substances, processes, and

transformations including uses, interactions, danger signs, and disposal methods.

· Intermediate ability, knowledge, and practical application of receiving, interpreting, and

delivering clear, effective communication to take responsibility for understanding others and

ensure regular information exchange occurs based on the needs of the work, individual, and

situation.

· Novice ability, knowledge, and experience of identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts by acquiring and evaluating data to interpret into meaningful patterns for informing, optimizing, correcting, and validating information and performance.

· Basic ability, common knowledge, and fundamental awareness and understanding of problem sensitivity, logic and reasoning, and good judgement and decision making to materialize novel ideas and solutions to complex challenges, even in the face of ambiguity.

· Novice ability, knowledge, and experience of psychomotor competency concepts, preparation, performance, and maintenance technique requirements to perform the physical demands of this position.

· Basic ability, common knowledge, and fundamental awareness and understanding of establishing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships regardless of status, to resolve differences, work together, and accomplish goals.

· Basic ability, common knowledge, and fundamental awareness and understanding of gathering and analyzing sufficient, relevant information from various sources, to make effective, timely,

and transparent decisions about people, resources, and risk - in routine and emergency situations.

· Basic ability, common knowledge, and fundamental awareness and understanding of selecting, implementing, and controlling specialized equipment to examine, maintain, and optimize

operations.

· Top skills required for success: active listening and learning judgment and decision making operation monitoring and analysis operation and control system analysis and evaluation time management troubleshooting oral and written comprehension and communication

VI. Minimum Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Minimum of 1- year prior relevant experience in water treatment.

· Possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and be insured by the company’s insurance provider.

· Class C or D Colorado Water Works Operators certification required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.15 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Wheat Ridge, CO 80215 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wheat Ridge, CO 80215: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $32