Water Treatment Maintenance Specialist-VHBE
About The Position
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 Water Treatment Maintenance Specialist in the Water Treatment Division participates in a number of activities at the water and wastewater treatment plants that include but are not limited to repair and maintenance of treatment plant equipment and facilities, receiving chemical deliveries including chlorine, learning the operation of the treatment plant, snow removal, and facility housekeeping. The person in this job will work around hazardous chemicals, perform laboratory testing, and must be able to pass a respiratory medical physical and it is recommended they have the Hepatitis B immunization series.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years’ related work experience required
- Knowledge of servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical principles.
- Knowledge of safety practices and requirements of a water treatment plant
- Knowledge of personal computers and related software.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels as well as members of the community
- Ability to operate or receive training on various types of maintenance and construction equipment
- Ability to take part in Aurora Water’s Permit Required Confined Space Rescue Team
- Attention to detail
- Operating machinery
- Problem solving
- State Issued Driver's license with a good driving history
- Colorado Water Operator C certification
- Moderate to heavy physical work. Requires the ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds, with or without assistance
- Requires frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing over 100 pounds, with assistance
- Considerable walking and standing
- Frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and climbing
- Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of equipment and vehicles
- Vision for reading gauges and written instructions
- Hearing/listening for instructions and warning signals
Nice To Haves
- Water or wastewater treatment related experience preferred
- Skilled in the use of hand tools preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leads work crews in the repair and maintenance of water, wastewater, reuse equipment, water storage tanks, and treatment facilities
- Assists with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair of water plant equipment, structures, and buildings
- Assists in monitoring plant operations including assisting with laboratory tests on raw and treated water and chemical changes
- Experience with chemical feeders, tanks, pumps, motors, piping systems, and valves
- Mixes and loads chemicals
- Maintains plant security
- Performs janitorial, building, and grounds maintenance
- Uses tools such as hand tools, shovel, jack hammer and power tools
- Required to participate in confined space entries at whatever capacities assigned
- Assists with snow removal activities and snow standby call duties
- Basic knowledge of the city computer systems
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
- Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
- The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
