Water Treatment Plant Operator B (III)
Water Treatment Plant Operator III
Job Description
Title: Water Treatment Plant Operator III
Reports To: Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator
Division: Production
Department: Water Treatment
Function: Operations & Maintenance
Framework Professional, Level 2 - Intermediate Professional
FLSA Classification: Nonexempt
Job Type: Full time
Starting Salary: Compensation Band B4; Hourly
Location Plant Complex, Lakewood, CO, USA
I. Summary of Position
Handle, control, and evaluate Consolidated's water treatment plant complex equipment, processes, and
system information by monitoring, analyzing, documenting, and performing routine operational and
specialized technical work to function effectively and resolve water treatment activities of targeted
complexity with latitude for independent judgment in moderately structured work.
II. Supervision Received
Works under the direct supervision of the Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator and the indirect
supervision of the Superintendent of Water Treatment.
III. Supervision Exercised
Supervisory duties are not applicable.
IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain water treatment plant materials, equipment, and technology by handling,
maneuvering or controlling them, and reviewing information from reports, people, and the
environment to ensure quality operation in the devices, systems, processes, and results of the
treatment of water.
* Monitor and inspect water treatment equipment, processes, and performance by reviewing the
systems, materials, events, and the environment to detect or assess problems; make
recommendations and corrections; evaluate quantity and quality; control the process, systems,
and instrumentation; and comply with environmental and public health standards.
* Obtain and process information by observing and receiving data through inspection, tests, reports,
meetings, and events to compile, audit, verify, and record the quality of things, services, and
performance; and maintain standard operating procedures by documenting and reviewing
guidelines stored in written or electronic form to ensure optimal operations through proper
procedures, quality assurance and control parameters, and analysis standards.
* Perform laboratory procedures and analysis by obtaining information from all relevant sources
and evaluating data and results to determine whether results, events, and processes abide by laws,
regulations, and standards.
* Expand and maintain knowledge of the industry developments by identifying opportunities and
changes in circumstances or events related to company business to apply new knowledge, skills,
or abilities on the job and foster greater understanding among internal and external associates.
* Encourage peers by offering support to promote mutual trust, respect, and cooperation in the
team, and to develop and retain the best talent.
* Represent the organization to associates, stockholders, the public, government, and vendors by
communicating respectfully and conveying a positive attitude with people inside and outside the
company in person, writing, or by telephone or e-mail to report information, updates, and share
business-related news.
* Exercise good judgment and decision-making by evaluating options and selecting the best
approach to make choices, solve problems, and promote safety in the workplace, especially in an
environment frequently exposed to hazardous conditions and materials.
* Practice health and safety wellbeing techniques by monitoring and assessing individual wellness,
and utilizing company-provided resources to replenish work demands, overtime, irregular
hours, and emergency situations.
* Perform other duties as required.
V. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques
for maximizing effective operations and chemical properties of substances, processes, and
transformations, including uses, interactions, danger signs, and disposal methods.
* Intermediate ability, knowledge, and practical application of receiving, interpreting, and
delivering clear, effective communication to take responsibility for understanding others and
ensure regular information exchange occurs based on the needs of the work, individual, and
situation.
* Novice ability, knowledge, and experience of identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or
facts by acquiring and evaluating data to interpret into meaningful patterns for informing,
optimizing, correcting, and validating information and performance.
* Novice ability, knowledge, and experience of problem sensitivity, logic and reasoning, and good
judgement and decision-making to materialize novel ideas and solutions to complex challenges,
even in the face of ambiguity.
* Novice ability, knowledge, and experience of psychomotor competency concepts, preparation,
performance, and maintenance technique requirements to perform the physical demands of this position.
* Basic ability, common knowledge, and fundamental awareness and understanding of establishing
and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships regardless of status to
resolve differences, work together, and accomplish goals.
* Basic ability, common knowledge, and fundamental awareness and understanding of gathering
and analyzing sufficient, relevant information from various sources to make effective, timely,
and transparent decisions about people, resources, and risks - in routine and emergency situations.
* Novice ability, knowledge, and experience of selecting, implementing, and controlling
specialized equipment to examine, maintain, and optimize operations.
* Top skills required for success: active listening and learning * coordination * critical thinking *
judgment and decision making * social perceptiveness * time management * troubleshooting * oral
and written comprehension and communication
VI. Minimum Qualifications
Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience in water treatment.
* Possess a valid Colorado driver's license and be insured by the Company's insurance provider.
* Class B Colorado Water Works Operators certification required.