Water Treatment Maintenance Specialist

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

2d•$31 - $38

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
State Issued Driver's license with a good driving history

Nice To Haves

Water or wastewater treatment related experience preferred
Skilled in the use of hand tools preferred.
Colorado Water Operator C certification

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