Plant Operator I - IV - Semper Water Treatment

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POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
This is technically skilled work in the operation and maintenance of two Class A Water Treatment Facilities requiring independent working abilities on an assigned shift. It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work rotating 12-hour shifts; including nights, weekends, and holidays and at times required to be on ****,107)
Class C License: Plant Operator II ($52,998 - $67,829)
Class B License: Plant Operator III ($56,971 - $72,904)
Class A License: Plant Operator IV ($61,235 - $78,374)
The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,500 per year depending on the employee's fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Laotian or American Sign Language (ASL).
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The mission
of every employee at the City of Westminster is to deliver exceptional value and quality of life through SPIRIT. Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the City's core values of Service, Pride, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork.
This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city's extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.
Every employee is accountable to:
Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide
- Every employee in this position is accountable to:
Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Ability to handle sometimes-hostile consumer complaints in a pleasant manner and conduct plant tours
Ability to communicate by telephone in a clear, calm, and professional manner with supervisors, other City departments, and the public
Job Specific
- Every employee in this position must be able to:
Demonstrate considerable knowledge of principles and practices applied to the operation and maintenance of water treatment equipment and machinery including chemistry, hydraulics and mathematics
Demonstrate ability to make significant, independent decisions affecting the final quality of water delivered to the consumer
Demonstrate knowledge of safety practices common to hazardous chemicals used in the treatment of drinking water such as the nature of various oxidants, strong acids and strong bases
Demonstrate ability to detect problems in equipment and process through test results and visual inspection. This requires a daily, thorough, operator walk-through inspection of both water treatment facilities
Demonstrate knowledge of SCADA systems, personal computers, and Microsoft software applications for daily use in preparing reports, data management and analysis
Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, citizens, and other City employees
Work alone and unsupervised on a single-person , rotating shift that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required
Demonstrate knowledge of and willingness to apply department policies and procedures and work safety rules and procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to operation of a Class A Water Treatment facility
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Operate and maintain two water treatment facilities, a conventional dual-media filtration facility and a micro-membrane filtration facility
2. Determine appropriate facility treatment rates in relation to water consumption
3. Monitor and evaluate process water quality readings via SCADA interface programs and perform water quality analyses as needed using a variety of lab equipment for the assessment of process performance
4. Make necessary process adjustments to control the finished water quality of both treatment facilities
5. Interpret data and make corrections or additions in plant operations to maintain standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and the City of Westminster
6. Responsible for the installation, calibration, on-going maintenance, record keeping and operation of up to 90 different benchtop and in-line water quality monitoring instruments including the attendant sampling systems which include: sample pumps
pipelines and valving
pH meters
turbidimeters
chlorine analyzers
ORP meters
spectrophotometers
7. An extremely high level of professionalism is required; system performance must be able to withstand the most intense scrutiny of periodic inspection by the CDPHE inspecting engineers during periodic sanitary surveys
8. Operate, maintain, generate data and reports from the City's pilot plant as part of the critical research required to design and operate the City's future water treatment facility
9. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strong, calm, verbal communication skills required in order to: Monitor the City radio system after normal working hours and dispatch repair crews
Receive external citizen customer service phone calls regarding water service, water-line breaks, sewer backups and dispatch appropriate field personnel as needed
2. Maintain and/or complete proper reports, i.e. log books, operational reports and lab analysis
3. Monitor surveillance cameras utilized for facility security and process monitoring
4. Utilize required personal protective equipment and safety apparatus
5. Maintain inventories of all plant treatment chemicals
6. Maintain plant and work area cleanliness
7. Perform a variety of tasks related to water treatment plant operation and maintenance including but not limited to; filter maintenance, membrane CIP, chemical feed system maintenance, flushing of plant residuals, general equipment and building maintenance
8. Perform/assist in small construction/installation projects related to chemical feed systems and water quality instruments
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required
Graduation from high school or completion of GED
Class D Colorado Water Plant Operator's certification or higher, with the ability to advance to a Class A certification within four years
Must possess a valid driver's license, provide proof of a safe driving record, and maintain a safe driving record for continued employment
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft software packages
Preferred
Associates Degree in Water/Wastewater Treatment, or related sciences
Experience as a tradesperson (electrician, plumber, etc.)
Knowledge of CPR/first aid
Minimum three years experience in water/wastewater
Up to 3 years of experience in water/wastewater field, depending on the level of certification at the time of hire
Incumbent will progress from Plant Operator I-IV upon the receipt of proper Colorado Water Plant Operator's certification, as follows:
Class D: Plant Operator I
Class C: Plant Operator II
Class B: Plant Operator III
Class A: Plant Operator IV
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered. (No certification will result in a Trainee status)
Physical Requirements
This position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength to: Constantly sit, stand, and walk through a multilevel water/wastewater treatment facility
Occasionally squat, bend, and kneel to perform inspections and repairs; occasionally crawl through confined spaces, climb ladders up to twenty-four (24) feet and balance at various heights; occasionally reach overhead and below shoulder to perform inspections and repairs; frequent twisting to operate valves and move equipment
Frequent light/firm grasp, fine manipulation and handling to perform daily office tasks and equipment repair and maintenance
Frequent step up/down and actuate mechanism to safely enter, exit, and operate vehicles and equipment
Normal near and far acuity and hearing are needed to identify potential mechanical problems and hazards
Constantly lift and carry twenty (20) pounds 200 yards to move supplies and equipment to work area; occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds up to ten (10) feet to move chemical bags and other supplies to work area; occasionally push/pull up to 120 pounds with the use of a dolly or pallet jacks to store chemicals and heavier equipment
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures during a mandatory twelve-hour shift. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and high-speed rotating equipment; work can be performed in high and precarious places with exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, must be able to pass a respirator fit-test.
Required Materials and Equipment
Will operate light equipment and machinery used in water treatment operations, such as: pallet jacks, fork lifts, a variety of water pumps, water quality instruments, related lab equipment, chemical pumps, large volumes of highly caustic/acidic chemicals, high voltage electrical switches and general hand and power tools used in water facility maintenance, personal computers, telephones, and other basic office equipment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
Drug screen
Physical
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
Closing Date/Time: 3/7/2022 8:30 AM Mountain
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Westminster
Colorado
United States
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Centrally located between Denver and Boulder, Colorado, on the US Highway 36 high-tech corridor, Westminster is a beautiful city designed for an exceptional quality of life. The community is a nationally recognized community with a reputation for innovation and progressive management in local government. Over 108,000 residents enjoy superb recreation amenities, beautiful neighborhoods, numerous entertainment and shopping opportunities. Westminster is 80% developed and maintains a goal to preserve 15% (3,300 acres) of its land area for natural open space.
The City of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,500 per year depending on the employee's level of fluency in Spanish, Hmong, and/or Laotian.
The mission of the City of Westminster is to deliver exceptional value and quality of life through SPIRIT. Our values are articulated through this acronym, which stands for “Service, Pride, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Teamwork.”  The City of Westminster is a full-service city employing over 1,600 talented individuals in a variety of jobs. Our employees are committed to delivering the highest quality of service to the local community in areas of:
Law Enforcement
Fire, Medical and Emergency Management
Parks, Golf and Recreation
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Municipal Utilities
Street Maintenance
Plus internal services including: Human Resources, City Management, City Attorney’s Office, Finance, Building Operations and Maintenance, and Fleet
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