Water Plant Operator – Boyd Lake - City of Greeley

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley Water & Sewer Department is seeking professionals who are committed to providing water and sewer for a growing, dynamic community. The city won the 2017 "Tasters Choice" and "Best of the Best" awards for the best tasting water in the United States at the annual AWWA conference in Philadelphia, PA. It was the first time a municipality won both categories in the history of the competition. As a part of the Boyd Lake Water Treatment Division, you will work with a group of committed employees, and other professionals who are dedicated to continuing and enhancing Greeley's leadership role in the Colorado water community. If you are innovative, enjoy challenges and are seeking a position with significant responsibility and opportunity for advancement, come see what Greeley has to offer.

The Plant Operator A - D is a full-time position and is located at the Boyd Lake Water Treatment Plant in Loveland, Colorado. You will be responsible for assisting with various aspects at the City of Greeley Boyd Lake water treatment plant, under the direction of the Plant Superintendent.

Primary Duties: Monitoring raw and finished water quality; making adjustments of water treatment chemicals based on online analyzers; performing laboratory bench tests to maintain finished product quality; as well as adjusting raw and finished flows as demands dictate. Working knowledge of online process equipment desirable. Work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. We work shift schedules during the operating season months and may require working by oneself at times. In the off season we perform maintenance to equipment and other projects that we cannot do during the operating season.

Full Salary Range:

• Plant Operator A: $30.96 - $41.83 Hourly
• Plant Operator B: $25.53 - $34.47 Hourly
• Plant Operator C: $23.70 - $30.82 Hourly 
• Plant Operator D: $21.54 - $28.03 Hourly 

Target Hiring Range:

• Plant Operator A: $30.96 - $39.11 Hourly
• Plant Operator B: $25.53 - $30.05 Hourly
• Plant Operator C: $23.70 - $27.31 Hourly 
• Plant Operator D: $21.54 - $24.81 Hourly 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

A Operator 

• Two (2) plus years of experience in water treatment.
• Current Class “A Water” Colorado certification.
• Two (2) plus years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

B Operator:

• Current Class “B Water” Colorado certification and must obtain Class “A Water” Colorado certification within two (2) years of hire.
• One and a half (1 ½) to Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

C Operator

• Current class “C” Colorado Certification and must obtain Class “A” Colorado Certification within (3) years.
• 6 – 12 months of experience in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

D Operator:

• Current class “D” Colorado Certification and must obtain Class “A” Colorado Certification within (4) years
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

OR

• A combination of education, experience, licensure, or certification that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered by the hiring authority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants.
• Ability to read and interpret gauges and meters used in regulating operations of plant equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to monitor objects and data for compliance and operating standards.
• Ability to perform daily record keeping, water quality sampling, and routing laboratory analysis.
• Ability to record and maintain data; collect and analyze water samples.
• Ability to perform other functions such as janitorial and mechanical maintenance.
• Working knowledge of PC-based methods, SCADA and software in Microsoft windows environment including, Microsoft Word and Excel desired.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.

Essential Functions:

• Work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and other shifts/times.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and general public.
• Communicate face to face and by telephone.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently, along with and/or in groups.
• Attend safety sessions and keep informed about safety and emergency procedures.
• Ability to properly use hand and power tools to maintain facility.
• Interpret water quality/quantity data and make appropriate adjustments.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

n/a

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work Environment: 

• Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals & gases.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to high noise levels, fumes or particles, risk of electrical shock

Physical Requirements:

• Communication skills sufficient to convey information to Supervisor, the public, or other employees.
• Ability to remain in a standing/walking position for long periods of time.
• Ability to move items weighing up to 75 pounds and make repetitive motions.
• Ability to work at heights greater than 10 feet.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Flexibility to bend, twist and reach objects at all body levels, including overhead.
• Ability to accurately input, retrieve, and verify work assignments.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.