Employment Opportunities Title:
Water Treatment Operator

Post Date
11/29/2017

Expiration Date
2/27/2018

Details:
The City of Aurora is actively seeking motivated individuals to perform Senior Level A Certification duties in the maintenance and operation of water treatment facilities.

As a City of Aurora employee you will have access to many of our unique benefits such as competitive wages, health, dental and vision covered at 90%, personal time off and internal educational programs to help further your career. As an Aurora Water Operator you will also qualify for yearly certification incentive payout for maintaining your Operator Certification.

Primary Duties:

Responsible for overseeing work performed on an assigned shift and ensures treated water quality surpasses all State, Federal, and Water Department standards
Monitors raw and treated water flows, adjusts flows and pumping rates as needed
Mixes chemicals and conducts quality tests on raw and treated water
Keeps records of chemicals used and tests performed
May develop, monitor, and implement a process control plan for plant operation using manual and computerized systems
Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, reports, and performs maintenance and repair of plant equipment
May maintain plant facility and grounds
Maintains plant security
Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports of plant performance and responds to questions, problems, and complaints concerning water quality or service
Trains and instructs staff in plant maintenance and operation activities and ensures use of proper safety equipment and procedures
Ensures cleanliness of assigned areas and proper storage of equipment and supplies
Performs additional duties as assigned


Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associate's Degree in water technology or water quality management preferred.

Experience: At least 4 years progressively responsible experience working in a water treatment facility including at least 2 years experience working in a Class A/B water treatment plant installing, maintaining, and operating equipment.

Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant. Knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, and hydrology; pumps, valves, motors, filters, backflow prevention devices, piping, and plumbing structures; chemical analysis and testing techniques; personal computers including spreadsheet and word processing software applications.

Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; perform mathematical computations; perform chemical, physical, and biological control analyses, corrosion control and cross-connection control; work without close supervision; direct the work of other employees; work shifts and nights; and work overtime, standby, and/or callback duty.

Skills: Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing and spreadsheet software applications.

Licenses, Certificates or Equipment: Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operators Class A or B Certificate; or ability to obtain required certification within Aurora Water Department guidelines. Valid driver's license with a good driving history. This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

Comments:
Please submit your application of interest to: job.auroragov.org

Employer:
City of Aurora
Contact:
Keisha Roberts

Address:
15151 E Alameda Pkwy


Work Phone:
3037397426

Email:
lroberts@auroragov.org

Website:
job.auroragov.org