Wastewater Treatment Plant Crew Member

City of Montrose•Montrose, CO

About The Position

Under general direction, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Crew Member performs heavy manual labor and operates equipment for the repair, maintenance, and installation of wastewater treatment plant equipment. The position assists with wastewater treatment operations and maintenance of unit processes and equipment, plant grounds, laboratory activities, and industrial pretreatment, while maintaining a safe work environment. The role supports daily plant functions, including equipment and building maintenance, extended air process and pump operations, activated sludge and digester process control, sampling and analysis, sludge dewatering, and biosolids transportation. It also involves operating equipment, using SCADA and computers, maintaining operational records, conducting tours, assisting other City and public works staff, training lower-level or seasonal workers, and reading basic maps and blueprints. The position participates in weekend plant operations and responds to after-hours emergencies. This position has non-standard working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. It requires heavy physical work and exposure to varied outdoor and plant conditions. Candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Experience performing maintenance, public works operations, or construction work in the assigned area of responsibility.
Working knowledge of water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection systems, and maintenance equipment, including sewer jet operation.
Knowledge of plant operations, including process equipment maintenance and repair, process control, sample collection and laboratory analysis, sludge dewatering, and biosolids transportation to a disposal site.
Obtain a current Colorado Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months, with an acceptable driving record.
Obtain Traffic Control Flagger certification within 6 months.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including strenuous work involving lifting up to 50–100 pounds, frequent lifting and carrying, and frequent walking and standing.
Ability to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Hand/eye coordination for computer operation and handling small parts; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; and speech, hearing, and listening ability to communicate with employees and citizens.
Ability to drive and walk during inclement weather.
Availability for non-standard working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SCADA operations.
Knowledge of standard construction practices relating to water systems and wastewater collection.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily wastewater treatment plant functions, including maintenance of equipment and buildings, extended air process and pump operations, and process control of activated sludge and digesters.
Collect sludge and wastewater samples and perform analysis.
Conduct informative tours in a professional and courteous manner as requested.
Perform heavy manual labor and operate loaders, backhoes, sewer rodders, sewer jets, and other equipment used to repair, maintain, and install plant equipment.
Assist other City departments and public works personnel with their tasks.
Perform sludge dewatering operations and transport biosolids to a disposal site.
Enter data on a computer and operate the SCADA system.
Record pertinent data in log books, maintenance records, bench sheets, and other records.
Train lower-level employees and/or seasonal workers.
Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
Participate in weekend plant operations and respond to after-hours emergencies.
Maintain a safe work environment.