Water & Wastewater Operator

Job Title:Water or Wastewater Operator Department:OperationsReports To: Director of Operations Location:Front Range Classification:Exempt Normal Business Hours: Varies, Approx. 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Date Prepared: September 2026Rate: Hourly $25-$45Job Objective:The Wastewater Operator is responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment systems and equipment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position supports plant performance through process monitoring, laboratory testing, preventive maintenance, recordkeeping, and client communication while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Compensation: Pay ranges depending on state certification and experience · Certification D/1 · Certification C/2· Certification B/3 · Certification A/4Work Schedule:Full-Time (40hrs/week with occasional overtime required) No night shifts unless called out Rotating On Call Some Weekends & Holidays are requiredResponsibilities: •Performs treatment plant rounds inspecting, monitoring, and documenting plant operations by reading plant equipment gauges, dials, computer screens, graphs, and other instrumentation; making adjustments to process controls as directed by the Operations Manager; identifying operational problems and ensuring they are corrected; ensuring that plants are operating within safety standards established by federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations. • Operates, inspects, cleans, repairs, replaces and maintains piping, valves, motors, grinders, pumps, aerators, screens, compressors, filters, clarifiers, UV disinfection system, chemical feed systems and related equipment; assists in major treatment plant repairs as necessary. • Performs general, grounds, and preventive maintenance and repair in and around plant facilities including lubricating equipment, washing process equipment; performs landscape duties including mowing, edging, and weed abatement. • Possesses adequate writing skills to complete monthly report of operations • Possess adequate verbal communication skills to lead the client meetings and provide a report on the monthly tasks • Maintains consumable inventories as needed to ensure interrupted operation • Operates a variety of tools, and equipment necessary to maintain the wastewater treatment plant system and equipment. • Performs basic skilled water laboratory testing and analysis; takes samples; adheres to quality assurance programs for laboratory analysis and instrumentation. Prepares and updates records and logs in compliance with state and federal mandates for reporting. • Perform equipment maintenance • Perform house-cleaning activities such as dusting, mopping etc. • Performs a wide variety of general and semiskilled maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, painting, electrical, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames. • Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. General computer skills including good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to learn CMMS program used on site. 2. Excellent team-working and communications skills to enable effective interaction with other PERC Water personnel, including peers. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 3. Physical: • Body Positions: Standing, sitting for extended periods of time, walking. • Body Movements: Use of hands, eyes, ears, arms and voice. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis. • Must be able to climb up and down stairs and ladders and climb into process tanks and enclosures • Must be able to climb on, or into facility equipment and systems (Confined Space Training required). • Must be able to work weekends, nights or holidays as needed. • On call availability as scheduled • Must be able to travel from jobsite to jobsite within in the area • Occasional Travel Required 4. Mental: • Language ability includes reading, writing, spelling, and the ability to communicate clearly on business topics in English. Education, Professional Credentials and Experience: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent 2. Any Certification listed below· Certification D/1 · Certification C/2· Certification B/3 · Certification A/42. 3-5 years of previous experience in a similar position 3. Valid CO driver’s license 4. Degree a plus but not required Work Conditions Jobsite (Water/Wastewater treatment facility) indoor and outdoor