Wastewater Laboratory Technician

Primary Job Responsibilities:

· Routine collection and analysis of samples associated with the wastewater treatment process controls

· Performs quantitative and qualitative laboratory analysis of wastewater, biosolids and sediments for chemical and microbiological contaminants according to protocols

· Performs strict quality assurance and quality control procedures including calibration of instruments, analyzing standards, keeping logs, and performing statistical analysist of data

· Operates and performs routine maintenance on laboratory instruments

· Ensures and maintains plant compliance with the NPDES Wastewater Permit

Requirements:

· High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

· Bachelor's degree preferred in wastewater technology, chemistry, biology, physics, microbiology, or related field

· Three years’ experience as a wastewater operator at a wastewater treatment plant.

· Experience in an activated sludge plant is desirable.

· To ensure the understanding of wastewater plant operations, must possess or obtain a Colorado Class B Wastewater certification within 3 years.

· Knowledge of principles of chemistry, physics, microbiology and statistics, current lab procedures, techniques, and equipment used in wastewater analysis

· This position may be required to be on-call on a rotating basis with a 30-minute response time.

Attractive Benefits Package:

· Employee and Family medical coverage (HDHP 100% premium paid plus HSA contributions)

OR Employee and Family medical coverage (PPO 80% premium paid)

· 100% premium paid - Employee and family dental and vision coverage

· Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Long Term and Short-Term Disability insurance

· 401(a) Retirement pension after 90 days (5% employer match; fully vested after 12 mo. of contributions)

· 457 Plan Before & After-Tax Options after 90 days (3% match of employee contribution; fully vested after 12 months of contributions)

· 11 paid holidays

· 5 Additional Personal Holidays (after 6 months)

· Paid Vacation and Sick (begin accrual upon start date)

· Safety gear, including annual work boot allowance

· Uniforms provided

· Company vehicle for duty requirements

· Career development, paid training, and professional certification costs

· On-Call Duty Pay

o a full calendar week (5-7 days) is compensated at 10 hours straight time pay/week.

o a less than full calendar week (4 days or less) is compensated at 5 hours straight time pay/week.

· Increase of 5% for each higher level of certification obtained. An incentive of a .50 per hour raise is given for each additional license obtained.

· Merit Increases of up to 7%.

Hiring Range

Pay ranges depend on certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The starting range depends on qualifications.

$32.45/hr. - $44.52/hr.

Eligibility for a signing bonus

The successful candidate could be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $5000. An initial $2500 payable upon the WWSD’s first regular payroll date following the start date and subject to all applicable tax reporting and withholding requirements. Once the successful candidate has completed the 90-day introductory period, they could be eligible for an additional $2500.

Successful candidates will complete pre-employment screening, which includes, but is not limited to a criminal background check, drug screen, and physical.

If you desire to work for a utility that recognizes and appreciates your contributions, apply by visiting our website at www.wwsdonline.com. Full jobdescriptionsare available to be viewed at the website. Submit a resume with the online application for consideration. Resumes without a completed online application will not be considered.

Submit your documents to Carmen Slagle, Senior HR Generalist, at carmen@wwsdonline.com or by fax to 719-390-1409.

**If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Widefield Water and Sanitation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.45 - $44.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $45