WWTP Lead Operator

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator In Responsible Charge

Under general direction, plans, organizes and supervises the work of staff engaged in a variety of operational, maintenance, repair and construction activities primarily at the wastewater treatment plant and all related components. As Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), directs and assists with operations and maintenance of the City's wastewater treatment plant including adjusting process controls daily as required to meet the discharge limits. Inspects, monitors and documents operations and prepares reports to meet regulatory requirements for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety standards at the wastewater treatment plant.

Essential functions include recommending and assisting in the implementation of goals and objectives for the utilities department, performing plant operations including adjusting process controls to daily-required parameters, establishing schedules and methods for the personnel in the Wastewater Treatment division, coordinating work crew activities with other crews and departments, inspecting the work of crews in progress and ensuring all work complies with local, state and federal standards, answering questions and providing information to the public, participating in the full range of operations, maintenance, and repair and construction duties, assisting in preparing bid specifications, providing water quality sampling on wastewater treatment process, inspecting, testing and maintaining backflow preventers, managing Industrial Pretreatment Program, providing feedback, staffing, scheduling, training, coaching, and problem resolution.

Core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Our core beliefs are Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).

Job requirements include a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), specialized training in environmental technology, construction and maintenance technology related to wastewater treatment operations, experience performing public works operations, wastewater treatment plant operations, construction and maintenance work, knowledge of equipment and materials related to position, and ability to operate all equipment used within the division and train division personnel on proper equipment operation. This position is subject to non-standard working hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Licensures and certificates required include a current Colorado Class A or B Commercial Drivers license with acceptable driving record or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, WW-A, CCWP Certifications, and ability to obtain Cross-Connection Control Backflow Tester Certification within one (1) year.

Physical requirements and work environment include ability to perform heavy manual labor, strenuous physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds, frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination, driving and walking during inclement weather, and exposure to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and extreme heat, vibration, and loud noise level.

Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.