We are seeking an experienced Principal Air Quality Compliance Engineer to lead and perform complex technical and regulatory work supporting our facilities.
This is a hands-on role. You will perform air quality engineering and regulatory work from start to finish - developing defensible emissions calculations and inventories, preparing permit applications and compliance documentation, interpreting regulatory requirements, and evaluating equipment and process changes to ensure compliance with federal and Colorado air quality regulations. You will support Metro’s operations and capital project teams to integrate environmental requirements into planning, design, construction, and implementation.
You will also provide support for regulatory stakeholders and rulemaking processes, analyzing revised and proposed regulations, assessing operational, permitting and compliance impacts, and preparing defensible, sound input.Air quality compliance is the primary focus of this role. But as part of a small environmental compliance team of engineers and scientists, you will also support Metro’s other environmental program areas.
This is complex engineering and regulatory work that directly supports our mission to protect the region’s health and environment.
Why It's a Great Department:
The Principal Air Quality Compliance Engineer is situated within the Regulatory Compliance Division of the Environmental Services Department. Our department has a terrific culture that is built on continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration and fun. We believe in fostering a work environment that encourages teamwork, problem solving, creativity, and personal growth. Our team members have the opportunity to work on meaningful assignments and contribute to making a difference across Metro. The Environmental Services Department also includes the Pretreatment, Laboratory Services, Data Quality and Sampling, and Water Quality Divisions, making it a dynamic and diverse work environment.
How to be Successful in the Role:
You will thrive in this role if you:
We value excellence, integrity, inclusion and collaboration, and we're looking for someone who shares these values.
Serves as the subject matter expert for environmental compliance engineering with primary emphasis on federal Clean Air Act and associated Colorado regulations and requirements (CAA/CO), including Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, PSD/NSR, GHG, APCD permitting programs and processes, and other related federal and Colorado regulations and policies. Apply expert-level understanding of air emissions, control technologies, and regulatory frameworks under CAA/CO regulations to ensure defensible and effective compliance. Leads and performs major compliance engineering evaluations and projects, ensuring that technical analyses and recommendations are consistent, defensible, and aligned with Metro’s approved environmental compliance strategies. Works under the general direction of the Senior Environmental Compliance Engineering Manager. May supervise lower-level Environmental Compliance Engineers and other staff.Drive the future of our region's water security as the Highlands Ranch Water & Sanitation District's Water Resources Manager!
This pivotal role performs professional work in water rights and water diversion and storage facilities development, representing the District’s interests. The Water Resources Manager coordinates the activities needed to implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for the water resources section to ensure that sufficient and reliable water is acquired for the District’s water supply, and that sufficient diversion and storage facilities are developed to achieve the goal of a never-failing water supply system for the District.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform and coordinate water supply planning activities such as technical analyses, evaluation of acquisition opportunities, contracting, and water court proceedings.
In conjunction with the Public Works and Engineering Department, plan and develop water resources engineering projects concerned with the District’s water rights and water supply facilities.
Coordinate water rights protection and development activities involving consultants and legal advisors.
Provide technical support for negotiations and lawsuits. Negotiate settlements and agreements related to acquisitions, water court proceedings, and water project developments.
Prepare and present items submitted to the Board of Directors for action.
Coordinate the collection, analysis, and maintenance of engineering, economic and financial data reports, correspondence, and legal filings relating to the District’s water resources activities.
Consult with management, other departments, and staff on the planning and scheduling of raw water operations.
Oversee the legal and regulatory status related to the water system.
Maintain working contacts with other private and public sector organizations in order to achieve program objectives. Represent the District’s interests at meetings of various organizations.
Develop and administer consultant contracts for the water resources section
Monitor proposed water rights and water quality legislation.
Develop and administer the water resources section budget.
Prepare a variety of memoranda and reports concerning water supply and development.
Manage existing water supply contracts.
Manage a variety of interrelated and complex water supplies and facilities development projects designed to operate with one another over a long period of time.
Make presentations and recommendations to staff, the Board of Directors, and other groups related to water resources.
Assist other sections as needed to complete the goals of the organization.
Perform other duties and special assignments which may be outside normal/routine job duties.
Serve as a member of various water resource groups throughout the State of Colorado.
Supervision Received
Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the General Manager.
Supervision Exercised
Exercises supervisory direction over the Water Rights and Resources team and other staff as assigned.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, typically between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday in the office. Some early morning, evening, and weekend meetings and presentations may be required. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computers, including Microsoft Windows, Office 365, spreadsheet and database software, web-based software systems, calculator, desk and cell phone, MFP copier/scanner, general office and breakroom equipment, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office type setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. May be required to report during non-scheduled hours.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, panel interview, reference check, background check and job-related tests might be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific states of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the District’s and requirements of the job change.
Our Benefits
We prioritize your well-being and recognize the importance of a work/life balance by offering outstanding benefits:
Health & Retirement!
100% paid employee-only medical insurance premiums
100% paid employee-only dental & vision insurance premiums
100% paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premiums
100% contribution match for the pension plan
Up to 6% employer contribution for the optional retirement plan
Work/life Balance!
80 hours of earned vacation per year, increasing after 5 years
80 hours of annual sick leave
32 hours of annual personal leave
10 paid holidays
200 hours of medical leave with certification
Wellness & Improvement!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support, guidance, and resources for employees and their families.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for additional medical expenses.
Up to $2,000 a year for education reimbursement.
Highlands Ranch Community Association recreation center pass for a discounted fee.
Saving, Planning & Other!
Optional 457 deferred compensation plan to help employees plan for their retirement.
Generous stipend for personal cell phone.
Discounts for employees on over 1,000 products and services.
Hiring Salary: $42.87 - $53.59/hour
The deadline to apply to this position is March 29, 2026. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Aurora Water Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health.
The City of Aurora is seeking a SCADA Electrical Specialist to plan, supervise, monitor, and coordinate the activities of a team of skilled workers engaged in the operation and maintenance of highly complex instrumentation, controls, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, security, motor control, and telemetry systems for the Aurora Water Department.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends project meetings and aids as an electrical expert.
Monitors team training needs and provides recommendations to supervisor.
Assists technicians in the field as needed.
Provides input on budgetary matters.
Asset management development.
Quality control for projects and on-site job walks.
Daily duties include evaluating, both medium and low voltage systems from 120 volts to 13.8 kV. Equipment ranges from motors, generators, switchgear, motor controllers, transformers, wiring systems, lighting, electronic components, and other related equipment.
Prepares preliminary cost estimates for materials, supplies and equipment for proposed construction or renovation by working through vendors.
Manages and maintains accurate records and logs of the operation, repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical and other related materials.
Weekly attends staff meetings, meetings with vendors and contractors.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
Works with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail along with maintaining a good working relationship with peers.
Responsible for maintaining and following uniform safety practices and procedures regarding electrical, mechanical, and other maintenance related equipment in the Division.
Plans, supervises, monitors, and coordinates the activities of a team of skilled workers engaged in the operation and maintenance of highly complex Industrial Electrical systems.
Ensures that proper safety precautions are observed.
Evaluates electrical engineering drawings, single-lines, calculations, studies, and schematics.
Coordinates and performs inspections, test and participates in on-site audits of equipment.
Assist engineering with project design, management, and tracking changes.
Facilities meetings with stakeholders and/or site owners.
Develops and/or recommends policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, and standards concerning industry best practices.
Develop standards and new procedures and programs based on state and OSHA guidance.
Must be well versed with the NEC and NFPA 70E (Arc Flash)
Ensures compliance with local, city, state, and National Electrical Codes (NEC)
Maintains records and makes recommendations concerning materials, manpower, training, and equipment used.
Maintains and enforces safety regulations and procedures.
Coordinates and manages preventive maintenance programs.
Inspects work in progress for conformance to standards.
Coordinates developments and issues between divisions in the Water Department
Interfaces with other departments, employees, and outside consultants regarding system capabilities, functions, programs, and applications
Monitors costs and makes recommendations regarding budgetary matters.
Makes recommendations regarding selection, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining of assigned employees.
Stays current on technical issues relative to position.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Power transformers, arc-resistance switchgears, mobile substations, batteries, power circuit breakers, high- voltage disconnect switches, high-voltage and distribution capacitor banks, series reactors, etc., including:
Developing and maintaining technical specifications
Leading substation equipment procurements through vendors or the project engineers.
Developing and/or maintaining equipment operating manuals
Forecasting and planning equipment replacements
Analyzing and interpreting the results of various substation equipment tests and recommending appropriate actions to be taken
Analyzing and prioritizing maintenance work and develop maintenance intervals and practices for all substation equipment.
Providing technical support to design engineers for substation projects
Providing guidance on standards for substation spare parts, materials, and equipment; and incorporating the necessary material/equipment into the system
Developing, maintaining, and administering relevant training to substation personnel, including the Substation Hazard Communication training
Performing field visits with craft employees to understand their duties and build good relationships.
Performing “baseline” reviews of safety programs to determine employee awareness and program effectiveness.
Collaborating with others to develop safety training programs.
Responding to and investigating safety incidents
Analyzing and reporting on safety data and offer recommendations.
Participating in safety plan reviews to ensure hazards are identified and controlled.
Position: Wastewater Treatment Plant Class - A Operator
Department: Public Utilities
Salary: $34.84 - $48.78/hr
About the Role
Manage the treatment, quality, conveyance, and discharge of the Town’s wastewater systems. This position is responsible for overseeing technical wastewater treatment plant operations and ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. The Town of Gypsum values customer service, responsiveness, teamwork, high ethical standards, and technical expertise. Applicants must possess a Colorado Class “A” Wastewater Operator certification; non-certified applicants will not be considered.
Supervision Received
Works under the direct supervision of the Utilities Director and Operator of Responsible Charge (ORC)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Want to work with great people and make a real impact? Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (ERWSD) is hiring a Water Operator to join our team and support our mission of providing safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible water and wastewater services to the Vail Valley. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and hands-on work while gaining big-picture exposure to water operations. We’re open to translatable skills and willing to train. If you bring mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting experience, a scientific mindset, or a strong interest in public service, we can help you build the technical expertise needed for a long-term career in water operations.
At Eagle River Water & Sanitation District, the work you do matters. We operate a complex water and wastewater system in the heart of Colorado’s Vail Valley, serving mountain communities across challenging terrain and significant elevation changes. Our teams manage diverse treatment technologies, critical infrastructure, and essential public services that protect public health and the environment.
The Day-to-Day:
Qualifications & Competencies
Schedule
This role will work Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (with some flexibility in start times). Must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends. Must be willing to work on-call shifts in a 24-hour x 7-day rotation (compensation provided for on-call).
Compensation
There are four levels of Water Operator with different titles and hourly pay ranges depending on certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The District will support you in earning your licenses. Pay range and title depend on certifications and experience. Starting range depends on qualifications but generally falls within the minimum and midpoint of the pay range. Pay ranges for each level are as follows:
Benefits:
ERWSD invests in employee well-being with a comprehensive benefits package:
Click here to view our full 2026 Benefits Guide.
All District employees must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check including an educational verification and reference check. For a full position description including work environment and physical demands, email erwsdjobs@erwsd.org. All applicants must apply online at www.erwsd.org by February 15, 2026.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Assist in Optimizing Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Nature of Work
The City of Northglenn, a dynamic municipality located just north of Denver, is looking for an energetic and outgoing individual to fill an Optimization Specialist position at our Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility. This is a full-time position in the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department.
HIRING RANGE:
$35.38 - $42.45/HOUR
This is skilled and technical work in the operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant.
An employee in this class is responsible for assisting the Utilities Manager, Lab Supervisor and both Chief Plant Operators for the Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities, with daily activities to ensure a safe and efficient operation of the facility. Serves as a technical expert for facility treatment performance and assists in monitoring treatment processes to determine if the process is operating per design, regulatory requirements, and treatment goals. Work follows established procedures and is performed closely with and reports directly to the Lab Supervisor. Work is reviewed through inspection and observation of the effectiveness of plant operation through the analysis of reports and chemical laboratory tests.
Duties and Responsibilities
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class.)
Utilize optimization tools that include SCADA, WIMS, Jar Testing, various field probes and meters, and comprehend plant drawings and O&M manuals
Utilize WIMS (Water Information Management System) system to create reports, graphs, trends and advanced spreadsheets to assist in decision making of treatment plant efficiency.
Advanced Microsoft program skills, especially with Excel, to analyze multiple forms of data to make crucial decisions based off data trends.
Identifies and consults with Chief Plant Operators in treatment quality issues.
Design and implement jar tests and pilot studies to optimize chemical dosage for various stages of treatment.
Assists both Chief Plant Operators in setting division goals and objectives for water quality.
Monitor and understand State and Federal regulatory requirements; apply said requirements to daily treatment plant operations and make recommendations for plant optimization.
Evaluates and interprets data results, notifies appropriate staff of any abnormalities.
Prepares professional reports or memorandums, assists in interpretation and preparation of other technical documents.
Diligently monitors and reviews State and Federal water quality-related regulations, ensuring that the City remains in regulatory compliance. Monitors for upcoming revisions or new regulations and provides updates to Utility Manager.
Assists in training plant operation staff.
Make recommendations to supervisors for the division’s annual budget, CIP Projects and possible future optimization tools.
Demonstrates a high level of customer service to residents, clients and City staff while also representing the treatment facility at City events.
Assists with new plant process startups.
Demonstrates a high level of customer service while performing public relations duties and conducting public plant tours.
Takes an active role in training and mentoring of all plant operations staff.
Collaborates with operations staff to develop and maintain plant Standard Operating Procedures for both Treatment Plants and the Lab.
Work closely with laboratory staff to test and analyze data, apply results to optimize treatment processes.
Collects samples from throughout the water or wastewater treatment process and conducts laboratory analysis on same to determine proper treatment requirements using established and approved standard operating procedures; makes recommendations for chemical and additive feeder adjustments as needed.
Maintains legible and defensible bench sheets (paper and/or electronic) and accurately inputs data into Laboratory Information Management System. Records information from laboratory tests and instrument readings; keeps accurate and detailed record of plant operations.
Guide operators to set-point changes in SCADA or on instruments to ensure the correct operation of treatment equipment at the water or wastewater facility.
Maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Coordinates internal plant projects.
Cross-trains in water and wastewater operations and in the laboratory.
Responds to emergency calls as necessary.
Performs other related duties as assigned (i.e. production reports, monitor work by contractors)
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Ability to work in confined spaces
May be required to work in extreme weather conditions
This posting will remain open continuously until filled.
The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.
Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:
About Castle Rock Water:
You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.
Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it’s consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.
Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Physical Demands:
Work Environment:
Equipment Used:
This posting is subject to close at any point in time once a qualified pool of applicants has been obtained.
Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and driving record check prior to commencing employment.
The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.
The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.
Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:
About Castle Rock Water:
You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.
Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it’s consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.
Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
CUSTOMER SERVICE/COMMUNICATION:
DECSION MAKING:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Physical Demands:
Work Environment:
Equipment Used:
This posting is subject to close at any point in time once a qualified pool of applicants has been obtained.
Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and driving record check prior to commencing employment.
The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.
1.0 POSITION SUMMARY
The Industrial Mechanic I performs highly skilled mechanical work in the installation, inspection, modification, fabrication, diagnosis, and repair of Plant-wide industrial systems and equipment. Mechanical expertise and skillsets desirable for this role include millwright experience, machinist experience, welding and cutting experience, and fabrication of mechanical components. The Industrial Mechanic I also assists in the development and execution of the Preventive Maintenance program and engages in training activities.
2.0 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
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3.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and promote satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public and other employees; exhibit a high degree of professionalism, initiative, and tact on an ongoing and continual basis.
Actively engage and participate in SPR Safe Program
Assist with ordering materials to facilitate the scheduled completion of assigned work.
Install, modify, maintain, rebuild, repair, and inspect complex industrial equipment such as gearboxes, pumps, fans, compressors, motors, chemical systems, material handling equipment, compressed air supply systems, boilers and other wastewater treatment equipment.
Perform precision machine alignments on equipment including electric motors.
Fabricate/machine components using mill, lathe, ironworker, welders, oxy/acetylene torch, plasma cutter, bandsaws, and grinders
Work from complex engineering drawings to complete projects and assigned work.
Assist with on-the-job training of Industrial Technicians.
Utilize Enterprise Asset Management system to account for labor, materials, costs, and scopes of work
Complete reports and forms on Root Cause Analysis, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Methods of Procedure (MOP), and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
Stay informed of relevant technological advances for industrial equipment and machinery by networking, reading, and attending conferences/seminars.
May be asked to serve on the Safety Committee.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned and required.
4.0 CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION
Organization Wide – Every employee is accountable to:
Aligning and demonstrating SPR’s organizational vision, mission, and values.
Follow the SPR Safe Program – policies, required trainings, and overall engagement.
Uphold fiscal responsibility through SPR’s Procurement policy and procedures.
Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered.
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences.
Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to:
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas.
Partners with others to get work done.
Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments.
Gains trust and support of others.
Demonstrates Self-awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Reflects on activities and impact on others.
Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive.
Is open to criticism and talking about shortcomings.
Admits mistakes and gains insight from experiences.
Knows strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits.
Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Learns quickly when facing new situations.
Experiments to find new solutions.
Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.
Extracts lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning.
Identifies and seizes new opportunities.
Displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times.
Steps up to handle tough issues.
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done, offering revisions to optimize Preventative Maintenance and other programs.
Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow.
Seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.
6.0 WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires extensive walking, carrying, lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching, and squatting. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Major activities are performed on level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and/or uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions. May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, heights, temperature swings, constant noise, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes, odors, and chemicals. Work is performed in an office, outside, and in an industrial environment.
7.0 ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
This position offers participation in our well-defined career progression program, providing clear pathways for professional growth and development. As part of this program, employees have the opportunity to advance through the following positions:
Industrial Mechanic II
Inventory Control Specialist
Process Maintenance Supervisor
ALL LEVELS INCLUDING ENTRY LEVEL
Various Colorado Locations
Position Title:
Full-Time Water & Wastewater Operator
Company Overview:
Ramey Environmental Compliance, Inc. (REC, Inc.) is the premier provider of comprehensive contract operations for water and wastewater services across the Rocky Mountain Region. We specialize in municipal and industrial service delivery, offering additional expertise in collection systems (jet/vacuum cleaning and CCTV inspection), as well as heavy equipment repair and replacement.
Compensation:
We automatically pay you for your highest state certification! (Wastewater, Water, Industrial, Collections & Distribution). This means you have more control over your wages.
Pay Rates are $23.00 - $43.00 per hour depending on qualification and licenses.
Schedule:
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
Weekends & Holidays may be required
Occasional overtime may be required
No regularly scheduled night shifts (except during emergencies or special projects)
Rotating On-Call Duty
Benefits:
o Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (coverage begins 1st of the month after hire.
o Employer matches up to 4%
o Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
o Uniforms provided and Clothing Allowance
o Cell Phone Reimbursement
o Certification Reimbursement
o Annual Scholarships for Advanced Industry Training
o Yearly Safety Training
Key Responsibilities:
• Duties include but are not limited to operations of a water and/or wastewater treatment plant and related facilities
• Conduct compliance monitoring and process control testing
• Responding to on-call issues and customer complaints
• Maintain accurate logs and record data required for compliance and reporting
• Operate, maintenance and troubleshoot pumps, generators, and valves
• Comply with safety procedures
• Perform routine housekeeping and cleanup of facilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Colorado Certified Water Professionals Certification of any level
Required Qualifications:
• Must have clean MVR and Valid Colorado Driver's License
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Background and drug testing at time of hire
• Troubleshooting skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Basic organizational and communication skills
• Basic analytical skills
• Respirator confined space testing- must be clean shaven - OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1 )(i)
• Self-starter who works well independently and in team settings
• Capable of lifting 60 lbs. regularly and working in varying environmental conditions
ALL LEVELS INCLUDING ENTRY LEVEL
Various Colorado Locations
Position Title:
Full-Time Water & Wastewater Operator
Company Overview:
Ramey Environmental Compliance, Inc. (REC, Inc.) is the premier provider of comprehensive contract operations for water and wastewater services across the Rocky Mountain Region. We specialize in municipal and industrial service delivery, offering additional expertise in collection systems (jet/vacuum cleaning and CCTV inspection), as well as heavy equipment repair and replacement.
Compensation:
We automatically pay you for your highest state certification! (Wastewater, Water, Industrial, Collections & Distribution). This means you have more control over your wages.
Pay Rates are $23.00 - $43.00 per hour depending on qualification and licenses.
Schedule:
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
Weekends & Holidays may be required
Occasional overtime may be required
No regularly scheduled night shifts (except during emergencies or special projects)
Rotating On-Call Duty
Benefits:
o Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (coverage begins 1st of the month after hire.
o Employer matches up to 4%
o Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
o Uniforms provided and Clothing Allowance
o Cell Phone Reimbursement
o Certification Reimbursement
o Annual Scholarships for Advanced Industry Training
o Yearly Safety Training
Key Responsibilities:
• Duties include but are not limited to operations of a water and/or wastewater treatment plant and related facilities
• Conduct compliance monitoring and process control testing
• Responding to on-call issues and customer complaints
• Maintain accurate logs and record data required for compliance and reporting
• Operate, maintenance and troubleshoot pumps, generators, and valves
• Comply with safety procedures
• Perform routine housekeeping and cleanup of facilities
Preferred Qualifications:
Colorado Certified Water Professionals Certification of any level
Required Qualifications:
• Must have clean MVR and Valid Colorado Driver's License
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Background and drug testing at time of hire
• Troubleshooting skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Basic organizational and communication skills
• Basic analytical skills
• Respirator confined space testing- must be clean shaven - OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1 )(i)
• Self-starter who works well independently and in team settings
• Capable of lifting 60 lbs. regularly and working in varying environmental conditions
Are you a hard-working, responsible individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you take pride in being prompt, dependable, and a great team player? If so, we want to hear from you!
This position involves a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks to maintain equipment and infrastructure related to the collection, transportation, storage, and treatment of water and wastewater systems.
Check out our amazing benefits below!
The schedule is generally 4-days, 10-hours between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. onsite. The work schedule will vary depending on weather conditions, projects, events, programs, meetings, and staffing levels, and will include some evening, early morning, weekend, and overtime hours including a 24-hour on-call rotation. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; employee is occasionally required to smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside-weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, traffic, toxic, or caustic chemicals.
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors during all seasons of the year and is performed in potentially hazardous environments: i.e. confined spaces, electrical, infectious, and mechanical hazards.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, panel interview, reference check, background check and job-related tests might be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific states of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the District’s and requirements of the job change.
Highlands Ranch Water & Sanitation District is dedicated to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Pre-employment screening includes background check, illegal substances screening and motor vehicle record check.
We accept applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.
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