RWHTF Plant Operator I / II Multi - Level Posting

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO -a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment servicing over 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

Metro Water Recovery is committed to our employees and their development. Our Plant Operators of all levels go through Metro's Operator Training Program. All new hires complete their training during the day for optimal exposure to the ins and outs of plant operations. All training is paid and includes the completion of an Associate Degree in Water Quality Management for qualified trainees. Metro's Operator Training Program is designed to be completed between nine to twelve months, depending on trainee's knowledge, skills, abilities. In addition to Certification Incentives, we have amazing Reclassification Opportunities that allow our Plant Operators to progress in their career. 

Certification Incentives Available!

Certification                                      Level                                        Incentive

Colorado Wastewater Operator         Class A Certification**              $4,000

Colorado Wastewater Operator         Class B Certification**              $3,000

Colorado Wastewater Operator         Class C Certification**              $2,000

Colorado Wastewater Operator         Class D Certification*                $500

*One-time incentive

**Hiring Bonus and Recurring Annual Incentive 

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Plant Operator I ($28.53 - $39.80 Hourly)
Performs skilled and unskilled work and tasks required to operate and control the performance of liquid and solids stream unit process equipment. Works under the direction of an Operations Supervisor. May be assigned work by a Plant Operator – Lead.

Plant Operator II ($33.28 - $46.43 Hourly) 

Performs skilled work with the overall operation of liquid and solids stream treatment facilities. Works under the direction of an Operations Supervisor. May be assigned work by a Plant Operator – Lead. 

Examples of Duties:

This position is being posted at multiple levels. For Typical Duties, please select the appropriate job description below and wait for pop-up on the right of the screen.

Plant Operator I

Plant Operator II

SPECIAL NOTE: Plant Operator I's must complete the Basic Operations Module requirements of Metro's Operator Training Program, including obtaining certifications, within specified timeframe.

Qualifications:

Plant Operator I
Knowledge of:

• Monitoring systems/equipment
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Basic Equipment inspections and maintenance
• Arithmetic, reading, writing
• Safety practices
• SCADA Systems
• Basic layout of utility feeds to a treatment facility
• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Troubleshooting operational issues
• Applying SOPs and field data to optimize processes
• Communicating and following direction
• Following instructions, policies and procedures
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Using documentation and monitoring systems
• Managing disagreements and de-escalating conflict

Ability to:

• Analyze data and communicate them as necessary
• Read and follow technical manuals
• Assist new operators
• Perform math operations with decimals and fractions
• Conduct accurate field observations and sampling
• Learn new tools and procedures
• Remain calm and professional under pressure

Education, Certifications, and Licenses
High School diploma or GED.  Valid and current driver’s license. Colorado Class D Wastewater Treatment Operator or ability to attain it through reciprocity.

Plant Operator II

Knowledge of:

• Complex Monitoring systems/equipment
• Standard Operating Procedures, MOP’s
• Routine Equipment inspections and maintenance
• Wastewater treatment principles 
• Safety practices and standards
• SCADA Systems
• Basic layout of utility feeds to treatment facility
• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Wastewater treatment operations
• Independently troubleshooting operational issues
• Applying SOPs and field data to optimize processes
• Communicating clearly and following instructions
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Providing training to new operators
• Managing disagreements and de-escalating conflict
• Making operations decisions based on utilizing operational documentation and diverse monitoring systems

Ability to:

• Analyze data and trends: take corrective measures
• Read and follow technical manuals and procedures
• Perform advanced mathematics and apply to operations
• Conduct accurate field observations and sampling
• Learn new tools and procedures
• Provide insight and guidance and promote team success
• Remain calm and professional under pressure
• Respond to plant emergencies 
• Multitask within plant operations activities

Education, Certifications, and Licenses
High School diploma or GED. Valid driver's license. Colorado Class B Wastewater Operator Certification or ability to attain it through reciprocity.

 

Working Conditions:

Typical Work Environment   
Wet/Humidity conditions; Residential and Commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures;   Chemicals;  Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps,  incandescent, and low light;  Vibration; Moving equipment and vehicles; Work at heights; Work in confined spaces
 
Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination
 
Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 42 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 42 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 98 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs
 
Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - Far; Hearing