The Water Reclamation Worker is a non-exempt, entry-level position that reports to the Assistant WWTP Superintendent.  The Water Reclamation Worker receives training to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties and tasks supporting the operation of the Water Reclamation Facility. Duties and tasks include equipment and plant operation, mechanical maintenance, the safe and effective operation of vehicles, biosolids treatment and handling, janitorial maintenance, laboratory cleanup, data entry and basic treatment process control sampling and testing.
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
SALARY RANGE/CAREER ADVANCEMENT:
 
Candidates will be hired at the level determined by their Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator Class Certification.  Advancement is dependent on candidates’ ability to progress to higher certification levels.  Additionally, step increases within each listed range occur on a yearly basis.  
Water Reclamation Worker: 41,806.56 - $52,538.87Entry level Water Reclamation Worker I: $45,528.63 - $56,901.42Requires A State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator class “D” certification or higher, or an equivalent wastewater treatment certification from another state Water Reclamation Worker II: $47,172.49 - $58,991.20Requires a state of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator class "C" certification or higherRequires at least one year of experience at a wastewater treatment facility  Wastewater Operator B: $51,343.27 - $64,561.50Requires a State of Colorado Wastewater Facility Operator class "B" certification or higherRequires at least two years of experience at a wastewater treatment facility DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists with plant maintenance and operation as directedAssists with process control testing, sampling and biosolids drying bed operationsHandles dangerous process chemicals including solid and liquid forms of chlorine and ferric chlorideUses common hands tools, portable power tools,) respirators and confined space safety equipmentEnters permit-required confined spaces to perform inspection, maintenance, or repair of equipment or vesselsRemoves and handles process residuals such as screenings, grit, scum and biosolidsCleans tanks, launders, and other process vessels and equipmentCommunicates with others verbally and in written reports and formsOperates loaders, trucks, tractors, semi-tractor/trailer and biosolids handling equipmentOperates trucks and other heavy equipment on public roadsPerforms minor maintenance on light and heavy vehicles including spare tire installations, cleaning, fueling, oiling, and lamp replacementPerforms vehicle pre-trip inspections in accordance with the State and City policiesPerforms a wide variety of maintenance tasks including janitorial maintenanceMaintains building ventilation filters and screensInspects plant lighting systems and replaces fluorescent and incandescent lampsRemoves snow from walks and facility roads using shovels and other motorized equipmentPaints buildings, process equipment and pipingPerforms landscape maintenance and gardening, including the operation of motorized lawn mowers, weed mowers and lawn/farm tractorsAbility to preform all the job duties in a safe manner