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Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: RWHTF-PO-042024
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for 2.2 million people in the Denver Metro area.
Description
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 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 LevelIncentiveColorado Wastewater Operator Class A Certification** $4,000Colorado Wastewater Operator Class B Certification**$1,500Colorado Wastewater Operator Class C Certification**$500Colorado 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 ($26.62 - $36.03 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 ($30.51 - $42.56 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.
Below is an example of the twelve-hour shift schedule that rotates between weekdays and weekends.
**Due to the nature of the Industry, day/nightshifts are not guaranteed and may be subject to change based on permit and plant needs.**
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.
Typical Qualifications
Plant Operator I
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. Ability to interpret data trends, comprehend written technical procedures and manuals, and ability to do mathematics using decimals and fractions. Must meet minimum required Accuplacer test scores as administered by Red Rocks Community College in arithmetic, reading and writing.
Must meet one of the following requirements:
Plant Operator II
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. Demonstrated ability to interpret data trends, comprehend written technical procedures and manuals, and ability to do mathematics using decimals and fractions.
State of Colorado Wastewater Operator Certification Level B, or higher. Completion of Metro's Operator in-Training Program requirements within the specified timeframe. Demonstrated competency with the operation of the organization's (a) liquid stream unit processes, (b) solids stream unit processes, and (c) control system.
Desired Qualifications
State of Colorado Wastewater Operator Certification Level A. Post secondary education.
Working Conditions
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, wet and humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold and heat (non-weather), and risk of electrical shock more than 2/3 of the time. The employee is required to work in high, precarious places and vibration less than 1/3 of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell more than 2/3 of the time. The employee is required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl less than 1/3 of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including:
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Life Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Retirement
* Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday)
* Additional Voluntary Benefits
about our organization.
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To qualify for the Plant Operator position you must meet one or more of the following requirements to be considered for this role. Please check all of the following that apply:
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Please indicate your highest level of education attained.
03
In what discipline(s) did you major for any degrees attained? (or N/A)
04
Do you hold any of the following current Colorado Wastewater Operator Certifications?
05
After reviewing the Job Posting and the Working Conditions for this position, are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation?
Required Question
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: RWHTF-PO-042024
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for 2.2 million people in the Denver Metro area.
Description
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 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 LevelIncentiveColorado Wastewater Operator Class A Certification** $4,000Colorado Wastewater Operator Class B Certification**$1,500Colorado Wastewater Operator Class C Certification**$500Colorado 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 ($26.62 - $36.03 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 ($30.51 - $42.56 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.
Below is an example of the twelve-hour shift schedule that rotates between weekdays and weekends.
**Due to the nature of the Industry, day/nightshifts are not guaranteed and may be subject to change based on permit and plant needs.**
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.
Typical Qualifications
Plant Operator I
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. Ability to interpret data trends, comprehend written technical procedures and manuals, and ability to do mathematics using decimals and fractions. Must meet minimum required Accuplacer test scores as administered by Red Rocks Community College in arithmetic, reading and writing.
Must meet one of the following requirements:
- Current/Active Colorado Wastewater Operator D certification (or higher)
- Current/Active Wastewater certification meeting Colorado D level through reciprocity
- College coursework which meets equivalency for the Basic Operations Module requirements of Metro's Wastewater Treatment Operations Staff Training Program (transcript review required)
- Relevant Associate's degree (or higher). Relevant fields include water quality management, biology, chemistry, environmental science, and engineering. Additional fields of study must be approved for relevancy via Metro's review.
Plant Operator II
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. Demonstrated ability to interpret data trends, comprehend written technical procedures and manuals, and ability to do mathematics using decimals and fractions.
State of Colorado Wastewater Operator Certification Level B, or higher. Completion of Metro's Operator in-Training Program requirements within the specified timeframe. Demonstrated competency with the operation of the organization's (a) liquid stream unit processes, (b) solids stream unit processes, and (c) control system.
Desired Qualifications
State of Colorado Wastewater Operator Certification Level A. Post secondary education.
Working Conditions
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, wet and humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold and heat (non-weather), and risk of electrical shock more than 2/3 of the time. The employee is required to work in high, precarious places and vibration less than 1/3 of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell more than 2/3 of the time. The employee is required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl less than 1/3 of the time. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Metro Water Recovery offers a wide range of employee benefits including:
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Life Insurance
* Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
* Retirement
* Leave Time (Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, & Holiday)
* Additional Voluntary Benefits
about our organization.
01
To qualify for the Plant Operator position you must meet one or more of the following requirements to be considered for this role. Please check all of the following that apply:
- Current/Active Colorado Wastewater Operator D certification (or higher)
- Current/Active Wastewater certification meeting Colorado D level through reciprocity
- College coursework which meets equivalency for the Basic Operations Module requirements of Metro's Wastewater Treatment Operations Staff Training Program (transcript review required)
- Relevant Associate or Bachelor's degree in water quality management, biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or other relevant field as determined through Metro review. (transcript review required)
- None of these
02
Please indicate your highest level of education attained.
- High School or Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
03
In what discipline(s) did you major for any degrees attained? (or N/A)
04
Do you hold any of the following current Colorado Wastewater Operator Certifications?
- No I do not hold any of these certifications
- Yes - Wastewater D
- Yes - Wastewater C
- Yes - Wastewater B
- Yes - Wastewater A
05
After reviewing the Job Posting and the Working Conditions for this position, are you able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation?
- Yes
- No
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