Water Treatment Tech / Plant Operator A/B

90% to 110% of midpoint

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

Safety Sensitive Requirements

Respiratory Protection Testing

Position Summary

Water Treatment Tech

This is an entry level position. Under direct supervision, train on and perform a variety of jobs necessary for the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants and appurtenant structures. As a treatment technician, learn to use physical and chemical conventional water treatment techniques to become proficient at providing an adequate supply of safe, high-quality water to the public. Performs process control laboratory analyses. Uses SCADA to manage and control operations. Provides routine metrics and data analytics.

Plant Operator A and Plant Operator B

Under general supervision, perform a variety of duties essential to the operation and maintenance of water treatment plants (potable and recycled). Use physical, biological, and chemical water treatment techniques to produce finished water that meets Federal and State regulatory requirements and Denver Water’s water quality goals. May fill in or cross train for asset management as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Water Treatment Tech

All Technicians must be able to perform safety sensitive functions; provide appropriate first response to emergencies and spills including those involving hazardous materials, wear respirators including self-contained breathing apparatus as required. They may be required to perform on-call duty, work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as directed, and work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Technicians report to two or more Denver Water treatment plants. All team members perform other duties as assigned and cross train as needed. Other responsibilities include:

Plant Operator A and Plant Operator B

The following disciplines fall under this job description: