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.