Salary: 20.33 - 28.00 / Hourly	Location: Denver, CO
Type: Full-Time	Zip Code: 80229

PLANT OPERATOR
C Cert. - $20.33 - $25.42 / hr
B Cert. - $26.68 / hr
A Cert.- $28.00 / hr

ABOUT US
Come join our operations team at the nationally recognized, largest (160 MGD) wastewater treatment facility between the Mississippi River and the west coast! We process most of the wastewater for the Denver Metro area, located on a 175"acre site in north Denver. Our employees are diverse and loyal with our average tenure 13+ years, and our annual employee turnover less than half the national average.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Duties include controlling and monitoring mechanical devices designed to process wastewater liquid & solids either manually or through use of process control computer. Treatment processes include screening, grit collection, primary clarification, waste activated sludge secondary treatment, anaerobic sludge digestion, sludge dewatering, cogeneration, chlorination and dechlorination facilities.

TYPICAL DUTIES
• Controls and monitors, both manually and through the use of a process control computer, mechanical devices designed to process wastewater and wastewater solids.
• Monitors, both manually and through the use of a process control computer, unit process variables and initiates changes as determined through calculations, test procedures and independent judgment in order to achieve operational goals.
• Provides minor mechanical maintenance, adjustment and inspection to equipment as directed and assists in providing a neat and orderly work area.
• Operates analog control systems.
• Performs computer system diagnostics and data processing functions.
• Assists Supervisor in training new Plant Operators.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have appropriate and valid Colorado licenses and certification required to operate vehicles and equipment. Must have mechanical aptitude, ability to interpret charts and flow diagrams, and ability to do mathematics using decimals and fractions. Upon entry, must have State of Colorado “D” certification in wastewater treatment operations. Within three years must attain, and thereafter maintain, State of Colorado "C" certification in wastewater treatment plant operations. Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Must have valid Colorado driver's license, and good driving record.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education in wastewater technology and higher level wastewater certification desired.

BENEFITS
Outstanding benefits including generous pension benefits, voluntary deferred compensation plan, medical/dental/life/AD&D insurances, reimbursed health/fitness & educational assistance programs and more. Flexible scheduling including four 10-hour day work week.

TO APPLY
Please specify job title Plant Operator. Visit our web site, send resume with salary history/requirements to Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, 6450 York Street, Denver, CO 80229, or call 303-286-3011.

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