Plant Operator (A-D)

City of Steamboat Springs•Steamboat Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Steamboat Springs is now hiring a Plant Operator in our Wastewater division. We are accepting applications for certified Plant Operators at any level (A-D). This role performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment facilities and systems. The position works under the general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. The Plant Operator serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while espousing safety at all times. Since the WWTP operates 24/7/365, employee is expected to work some weekends and holidays. Additionally, employee must be on-call (able to get to the plant in 30 mins.) in case of unexpected power outage, emergency or disaster. Employee will review and collaborate with engineers, contractors, vendors and planners on future expansion plans, technology upgrades, and functionality of design. Responsible for operation and maintenance of effluent land-use irrigation pumps, pipes and field application guns.

Requirements

Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent required, and supplemented by two (2) years post-secondary college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field.
Experience in lab maintenance, electrical, mechanical and/or technical area preferred.
Must obtain Class D Wastewater License within 9-months.
Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities, working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.
Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to perform process control calculations.
Ability to work safely.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Valid State Driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in lab maintenance, electrical, mechanical and/or technical area

Responsibilities

Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and compiles daily, weekly and monthly reports of plant performance as required.
Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
Collects samples and identifies chemical, physical or biological characteristics of wastewater in accordance with local, state and Federal requirements; Gathers and tests wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports as required.
Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.
Assures that plant operates within required standards.
Maintains plant safety and security systems, facilities, and grounds.
Trains and maintains lesser skilled operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results.
Contains and disposes of hazardous wastes generated by the lab.
Calibrates, modifies or repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment.
Operates and maintains sewage pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and valves to control and treatment process.
Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
Maintains the drawings and schematics of electrical and other systems in the treatment plant.
Monitors performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant.
Responsible for operation and maintenance of effluent land-use irrigation pumps, pipes and field application guns.