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Water Treatment Operator A:

Hiring Salary: $47.01/hour

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and futureWater Treatment Operator A. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need isidentified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

OVERVIEW OFJOB

TheWater Treatment Plan Operator Aperforms senior level"A"certification duties in the maintenance and operationofhigh performing, nationally recognizedwater treatment facilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibleforoverseeingwork performed on assigned shift and ensures treated water quality is at or above State, Federal, and Water Department standards

• Actsas Lead worker for operators on assigned shift.

• Monitors raw and treated water flows, adjusts flows and pumping rates as needed; mixes chemicals

• Conducts quality tests on raw and treated water

• Maintains and calibrates on-line process analyzers

• Performs evaluation of treatment process to ensure optimization; keeps records of chemicals used and tests performed

• Develops,monitors, and implementsa process control plan for plant operation using manual and computerized systems

• Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, reports, and performs maintenance and repair of plant equipment

• Maintainsplant facility and grounds;maintainsplant security

• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports of plant performance

• Responds to questions, problems, and complaints concerning water quality or service

• Trains and instructs staff in plant maintenance and operation activities

• Ensures use of proper safety equipment and procedures

• Ensures cleanliness of assigned areas and proper storage of equipment and supplies

• Perform other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience thatdemonstratesrequired knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Experience required to obtainaWaterTreatment Operator A certification as per CDPHE certification requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in water technologyor water quality management preferred.

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

Skills:

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

• Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Abilities:

• Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens

• 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

• Creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Colorado Water Treatment Plant Operators Class A Certificate.

• Colorado driver's license witha good drivinghistory.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by theCity, all City of Aurora employees maybe requiredto work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Mediumphysical workrequiringtheability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds repetitively

• Frequentlifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds

• Frequentwalking and standing tomonitorcontrol room and treatment plant operations

• Frequentpushing, pulling, and climbing to check system equipment

• Hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and treatment plant controls

• Foot/eye coordination for operation of motor vehicle

• Clearvisionto read and interpret written reports and control room gauges

• Speech communications for communication with employees and citizens

• Hearing and listening for instructions and warning signals.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily indoors in a treatment plant facility with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes;some outdoor work.

Equipment Used:

• Operates treatment plant equipment, computer, and motor vehicles.

• Thisrolemay require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g.vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.