Water Treatment Operator: Trainee through A

Lafayette Recruitment Team•Lafayette, CO

23d

About The Position

Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family. We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve. The Water Treatment Operator will operate, maintain, and monitor a water system including water treatment or water reclamation facilities and related, applicable water distribution and source water facilities.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE: Standard principles of biology, chemistry, and mathematics; overall operation of a water system; regulations concerning treatment plant operation; safety precautions relating to work around machinery and laboratory chemicals; laboratory procedures and tests performed in monitoring treatment plants and distribution; maintenance procedures of treatment plant equipment and peripheral elements of system; construction methods used in installing pipes, valves, pumps and meters. The degree of knowledge expected and required increases as the Position Levels increase from D to A.
SKILL: Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the job.
ABILITY: Perform heavy manual repair work of the system with the use of equipment; maintain constant attention to assigned instruments and equipment; make mathematical computations; work outdoors in all weather conditions; follow verbal and written instructions; work around chemical, organic, and other various odors; coordinate, train and direct others as position level prescribes; keep accurate, timely, and legible records; consistently exercise independent and sound judgment in operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the general public. Progressive ability to work independently and individually based on level of operator certification.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in water technology or water quality management preferred.
State of Colorado Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
State of Colorado Water Treatment Operator Certification.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in water technology or water quality management preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates Water Treatment Facility and Related Facilities
Maintains Water Treatment Facility or Water Reclamation Facility and Related Facilities
Monitors Water Quality

Benefits

100% City-paid Medical, Dental, Vision
401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Bilingual Pay
Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
Identity Theft Program
Recreation Center Pass
Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
Sick Leave
Floating Holiday Leave
11.5 paid City holidays.
Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave