Employment Opportunities Title:
City of Cripple Creek - Treatment Plant Operator (Water and/or Wastewater)

Post Date
6/10/2025

Expiration Date
8/10/2025

Details:
Treatment Plant Operator Full-time with full benefits package. Hiring range: $46,460 to $66,438 annually, pay will correspond with the years of experience and certification level as outlined below. The City of Cripple Creek Plant Operations Department is now accepting applications for the position of Treatment Plant Operator. Benefits include: 8% retirement/9% city match; vacation and sick time, as well as 12 paid holidays; medical, vision, dental, and life insurance that are effective the 1st day of the month following hire date. The Operator performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of the water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Qualifications:
Treatment Plant Operator I: Entry-level position, Colorado Class "D" Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Hiring Range: $46,460 to $54,658

Treatment Plant Operator II: Specialized training and experience in water and/or wastewater treatment facility operations; Colorado Class "C" Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator certification; minimum two years of increasingly responsible treatment plant operations and maintenance experience required.
Hiring Range: $51,222 to $60,261

Treatment Plant Operator III: Specialized training and experience in water and/or wastewater treatment facility operations; Colorado Class "B" Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator certification; minimum three years of increasingly responsible treatment plant operations and maintenance experience required.
Hiring Range: $56,472 to $66,438

Comments:
Requirements for all applicants include:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Colorado driver's license or obtain within 30 days of hire
- Pass a background check and pre-employment drug test and provide an acceptable driving record from any state in which a license has been held within the previous 3 years

Application and job description are available at the front desk at City Hall and may be picked up and returned with a resume in person, by mail or by fax to:

Human Resources
City of Cripple Creek
337 E. Bennett Ave.
P.O. Box 430
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
Fax: 719-689-2774
www.cityofcripplecreek.com (job application)

The City of Cripple Creek is an EOE.

Closing date: Open until filled

Employer:
City of Cripple Creek
Contact:
Jonathon Smith

Address:
337 E. Bennett Avenue
PO Box 430
Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Work Phone:
719-689-0499

Email:
jsmith@cripple-creek.co.us

Website:
www.cityofcripplecreek.com

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Salary/Wage Amount or Range:
$46,460 to $66,438