Water Treatment Plant Operator
Hiring Range: $30.23 - $34.02 Hourly
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We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance, including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, a City employee day care center, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. We are searching for professionals who share our values to join our organization.
- Operate water treatment plant to produce finished water that meets or exceeds State drinking water standards for purity through dual media filtration, pre and post chlorination, fluoridation, and corrosion control.
- Monitor plant processes and functions.
- Operate, maintain, and repair plant machinery, equipment, and vehicles including pumps, valves, motors, engines, meters, drives, tanks, and compressors.
- Maintain computerized plant records in compliance with state and federal requirements; prepare records for use in reports to various agencies.
- Maintain and repair open reservoirs, pump stations, steel water tanks, vaults, and valves at various locations.
What We're Looking For:
- Three (3) years of experience in water treatment plant operations and maintenance or similar environmental field.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training in water treatment, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within up to five (5) years of hire, Class A Water Operator certification, depending upon certification level at the time of hire.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
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Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
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At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
