Utility Equipment Operator I/II/III/IV/V - Multi-Level Posting

Metro Water RecoveryDenver, CO
Onsite

About The Position

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO, a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area. This position offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. You will join a team that serves the community by protecting the region’s health and environment. This position is a multi-level posting and will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications: Utility Equipment Operator I, II, III, IV, or V. Certification Incentives are available, including a hiring bonus and recurring annual incentive for specific certifications.

Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or GED required.
  • Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement (All Levels).
  • Collections System Operator Certification Class I (Level II).
  • Collections System Operator Certification Class II (Level III).
  • Collections System Operator Certification Class III (Level IV).
  • Collections System Operator Certification Class IV (Level V).
  • Knowledge of operation and maintenance of various types of powered equipment, hand, and power tools.
  • Knowledge of safety activities such as vehicle traffic control.
  • Skilled at operating powered equipment, hand, and power tools.
  • Ability to operate powered equipment, hand and power tools.
  • Ability to check and maintain proper fluid level and lubricate the moving parts and wearing surfaces.
  • Ability to read procedures, SDS precautions and other similar type documents.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and use measurement devices.
  • Ability to perform line locates.
  • Ability to complete the transmission training programs.
  • Knowledge of wastewater collection systems (Levels II-V).
  • Knowledge of traffic control procedures and standards (Levels III-V).
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures and safety standards (Levels III-V).
  • Knowledge of wastewater collection safety procedures (Levels III-V).
  • Skilled at monitoring technical systems/equipment and following Standard Operating Procedures for complex processes (Levels III-V).
  • Skilled at mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills sufficient to perform equipment inspections and adjustments as well as planned maintenance activities (Levels III-V).
  • Skilled at interpersonal communications sufficient to interact effectively in a team-based environment (Levels III-V).
  • Skilled at operating autonomously supporting high safety standards/practices and strong work ethics (Levels III-V).
  • Ability to read and interpret underground utility drawings (Levels II-V).
  • Ability to comprehend written technical procedures and manuals (Levels II-V).
  • Ability to do mathematics using decimals and fractions (Levels II-V).
  • Ability to multi-task in a high-activity work environment (Levels II-V).
  • Ability to conduct field measurements and observations (Levels II-V).
  • Knowledge of Flow Measurement Devices (Level IV).
  • Skilled at training personnel on collection procedures and equipment (Levels IV-V).
  • Skilled at operating heavy construction equipment (Levels IV-V).
  • Ability to complete transmission training programs (Level IV).
  • Ability to interpret data trends (Levels III-V).
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high-activity work environment (Levels III-V).
  • Ability to conduct field measurements, observations and analyses (Levels III-V).
  • Ability to demonstrate competency in all Transmission work group areas (Level IV).
  • Ability to effectively train lower-level staff (Levels IV-V).
  • Knowledge of maintenance and operation of heavy equipment (Level V).
  • Knowledge of transmission system construction work (Level V).
  • Knowledge of lift station operation (Level V).
  • Knowledge of Flow Measurement (Level V).
  • Knowledge of interceptor system standard operating procedure (Level V).
  • Skilled at interacting effectively in a team-based environment and with the general public (Level V).
  • Skilled at effectively communicating orally and in writing (Level V).
  • Skilled at operation of CMMS and employee scheduling (Level V).
  • Skilled at training employees and evaluation of performance (Level V).
  • Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment (Level V).
  • Ability to perform mechanical work, electrical work, or wastewater treatment (Level V).
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, charts, and/or flow diagrams (Level V).
  • Ability to do basic record keeping (Level V).
  • Ability to serve as a shift supervisor/lead (Level V).
  • Ability to evaluate and modify training programs (Level V).
  • Ability to lead continuous improvement projects for transmissions (Level V).

Nice To Haves

  • Colorado Collections Systems Operator Class IV ($4,000 Incentive)
  • Colorado Collections Systems Operator Class III ($1,500 Incentive)
  • Colorado Collections Systems Operator Class II ($500 Incentive)
  • Colorado Collections Systems Operator Class I ($500 Incentive)

Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties related to the operation and maintenance of Metro’s interceptor system and wastewater treatment facilities (Levels I & II).
  • Independently performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and inspection of the interceptor sewer system and treatments facilities (Level III).
  • Performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and inspection of the interceptor sewer system and wastewater treatment facilities, exercising independent judgment and providing direction and training to lower classifications (Level IV).
  • Performs senior-level activities in the operation, maintenance, and inspection of the interceptor sewer system and treatments facilities, providing technical support, direction, and training, and functional leadership (Level V).
  • Operates and maintains various types of powered equipment, hand, and power tools.
  • Performs safety activities such as vehicle traffic control.
  • Checks and maintains proper fluid levels and lubricates moving parts and wearing surfaces.
  • Reads procedures, SDS precautions, and other similar documents.
  • Performs basic arithmetic calculations and uses measurement devices.
  • Performs line locates.
  • Completes transmission training programs.
  • Monitors technical systems/equipment and follows Standard Operating Procedures for complex processes.
  • Performs equipment inspections and adjustments as well as planned maintenance activities.
  • Conducts field measurements, observations, and analyses.
  • Operates heavy construction equipment.
  • Performs mechanical work, electrical work, or wastewater treatment (Level V).
  • Reads and interprets underground utility drawings, charts, and/or flow diagrams.
  • Interprets data trends.
  • Operates CMMS and employee scheduling (Level V).
  • Evaluates and modifies training programs (Level V).
  • Leads continuous improvement projects for transmissions (Level V).

Benefits

  • Stability
  • Flexibility
  • Opportunity to make a difference
  • Certification Incentives Available
  • Hiring Bonus
  • Recurring Annual Incentive
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