Kannah Creek Water System Operator

Hiring Range: $30.23-34.02 Hourly

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About The Position

The City of Grand Junction is looking for a skilled and responsible Water

System Operator who will perform maintenance and technical duties and

responsibilities in the operation and maintenance of the City's Kannah Creek

water treatment plant, distribution system, Grand Mesa reservoir

structures, and water supply pipelines and ditches. The ideal candidate will

understand and ensure compliance with City and mandated water quality

standards. Other tasks may include but not be limited to inspection,

operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of Kannah Creek water

distribution, and operating specialized equipment in the cleaning and

maintenance of the water distribution system.

About The Water Division

The City of Grand Junction Water Department provides drinking water for about

30,000 customers. Our customers enjoy being the first users of pristine

snowmelt off the Grand Mesa, which is diverted out of Kannah Creek and into

Juniata Reservoir before being piped 20 miles to the Water Treatment Plant.

The Water Department has a staff of 32 employees working together in areas

such as Pipeline Maintenance, Water Treatment, Water Supply, Customer

Service, and Environmental Laboratory Services in order to provide excellent

service to our customers. Our employees are responsible for monitoring and

maintaining over 300 miles of pipe, 2 water treatment plants, 10,000

taps, and 86 square miles of watershed.

What We Offer

We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is

why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life

balance including 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for holiday,

personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched

retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an

Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to

serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work

rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

About Our Culture

At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous

improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core

values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo,

ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common

goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through

thoughtful interactions.

What You'll Do

Operate water treatment plant to produce finished water that meets or exceeds

State drinking water standards for purity through dual media filtration, pre

and post chlorination, fluoridation, and corrosion control.

Monitor plant processes and functions; read meters, gauges, graphs,

and control panels; collect samples of raw and treated water; perform

routine laboratory tests to ensure the quality of treated water; modify

plant operations to adjust to changing processing needs including the

adjustment of pumps, flow valves, and feeder systems.

Respond to emergency situations associated with the water treatment plant.

Perform general plant maintenance including cleaning, painting, and

repairing plant facilities; perform a full range of grounds maintenance

duties involved in maintaining landscaped and un-landscaped grounds.

Operate, maintain, and repair plant machinery, equipment, and vehicles

including pumps, valves, motors, engines, meters, drives, tanks,

and compressor

Other duties as assigned.

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This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be

subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

What We're Looking For

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in repair and

c nstruction of water distribution or sewer collection systems, and/or

water treatment plant operations and maintenance.

High School Diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training in water

treatment, biology, chemistry, or a related field.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid

Colorado Class B Commercial driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within up to five (5) years of

hire, Class A Water Operator certification, depending upon certification

level at the time of hire.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within up to five (5) years of

hire, Class 4 Water Distribution certification, depending upon

certification level at the time of hire.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum

requirements may be substituted.

Notice To Applicants

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly

request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years

of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

City Of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility

We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's

why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable

childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF).

GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of

age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early

Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good

hands while you support your community.

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