SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Water and Wastewater Division Manager, the Water and Wastewater Lab Tech Operator (WWTP) Lab Tech-Operator operates, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots the water and wastewater treatment facilities, laboratory, and processes.

Regular Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade 30 Water and Wastewater Certification “D”
Salary Range: $51,160 - $69,066 DOE
Grade 35 Water and Wastewater Certification “C”
Salary Range: $56,276 - $75,972 DOE

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Laboratory

Perform sampling and reporting in accordance with government regulations
Conduct quality control on laboratory techniques, sample requirements, and equipment as required by government regulations
Perform process control sampling and testing to advise on operations
Complete monthly and annual reports for government entities; schedule special testing as necessary
Train other staff members on laboratory procedures; maintain SOP manuals

Water/Wastewater Plant Operations and Maintenance

Perform daily walk throughs and operational duties/maintenance of water and wastewater plants
Implement procedural changes and process control; maintain all plant equipment; recognize and report equipment failures
Monitor plant performance and SCADA computer accordance with codes, regulations, and requirements
Respond to plant alarms; troubleshoot and take corrective actions
Maintain records and perform data entry in compliance with reporting requirements to government agencies
Calibrate water and wastewater plant instruments and equipment
Collect and process payments from septage and RV haulers
Order plant-related equipment and chemicals
Utilize asset management software; perform data entry
Perform Fats, Oil, Grease (FOG) interceptor inspections and enforce compliance with the municipal code
Other tasks and special projects as assigned

Distribution and Collection Systems

Maintain distribution tank storage, collection lines, and pump stations
Read residential and commercial water meters; repair meters and cross-connection control devices
Review Certificate of Occupation for backflows; tests backflow preventers
Flush manholes; assist with flushing and cleaning of lines and maintaining flow instrumentation

Safety

Recognize and report unsafe conditions; work safely to prevent accidents
Comply with all safety manuals, procedures, and trainings
Adhere to proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications)

High school diploma or equivalent; valid Driver’s License; college degree in biology, chemistry preferred; one (1) to three (3) years of experience working in a biology or environmental science field, laboratory, maintenance, or public works operation; State of Colorado Class “D” Water and Wastewater certifications required or ability to obtain within six (6) months; State of Colorado Class “C” Water and Wastewater required within one (1) to two (2) years; First Aid/CPR required or ability to obtain within six (6) months; ongoing training in First Aid, CPR, and Confined spaces training required throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Knowledge of: Knowledge of chemical and bacteriological principles, terminology, analytical techniques and methods, and equipment pertaining to the analysis of water and wastewater, laboratory functions, operations, methods, and procedures of a water and wastewater treatment plant; preventative maintenance and repair for equipment; knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker safety; safe usage of chemicals and occupational hazards in operations.

Skill in: lab management; time management; effective communication with the public; working independently with little to no supervision; strong attention to detail; reading, writing, compiling, and analyzing laboratory data; monitoring control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper plant operation; using excel spreadsheets; interpersonal relationships; using power tools; using different software and hardware technology; problem solving.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed both inside water and wastewater treatment facilities and outside under varying and adverse weather conditions with daily exposure to continuous noise, dust, allergens, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oil, and electrical energy. Work performed indoors is in a laboratory setting, subject to lab chemicals, noxious odors, confined spaces, and heights; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud in the production area. The employee is expected to perform “on-call” shifts within 6 months of hire date.

Physical Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs heavy manual labor and is required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift fifty (50) pounds. Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

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