Salary: $55,735.00 Annually
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Operator-INT/PUB 5-25
Department: Water Quality, Treating & Pumping
Opening Date: 05/14/2025
Closing Date: 6/15/2025 3:30 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: BU

General Purpose

Pueblo Water has an opening for a Certified Water Treating Operator who is responsible for the operation of the water treatment and pumping facilities as a scheduled or relief worker. The Water Treatment Operator will ensure that treated water meets or exceeds state and federal Safe Drinking Water Standards.

Placement in the Water Operator position is based upon qualifications depending upon certifications and years of experience. Candidates may be considered in a "trainee" position if they hold a "C" certification or higher.

Full Salary Ranges:
Certified "A" Treating Operator $69,074.00* - $93,254.00 annually
Certified "B" Treating Operator $55,735.00* - $75,243.00 annually
*All New Hires will be placed at entry level salary range

A comprehensive benefit package to include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, deferred compensation, pension, paid leave time for holidays, sick time and vacation. Work hours are subject to change. Our water treatment plant operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The least likely shift for this position is days (8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) and the least likely days off are Saturday and Sunday.
Education, Training and Experience

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, Colorado Class "R" Driver's License or equivalent, excellent math and diagnostic skills to detect and evaluate critical situations, knowledge of and ability to use water treatment chemicals, machinery, instrumentation, tools and equipment, and basic interpersonal skills to exchange general information with co-workers, supervisors, and the public. Two years of related college courses and/or technical training in water treatment and a Colorado Class "A" water treatment operator certification is preferred. Applicants with a lower Class "B" water treatment operator certification or equivalent from another state may be considered for an in-training position.

Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and occasionally in an outdoor environment. Position may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, confined spaces, noise, and traffic hazards, and/or chemical solvents or fumes. Lifting, pulling, and/or pushing of items (sometimes in excess of 40 pounds) is moderate. Must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer (EEO)
Pueblo Water offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes but is not limited to health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, long-term disability insurance, vision insurance, AFLAC , tuition assistance program (TAP), deferred compensation (457 plan), pension plan, holiday pay, sick pay, vacation pay, social security, medicare, workers' compensation coverage, and direct deposit of payroll checks.
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Please indicate the type of water treatment operator certification that you currently possess.

• No water treatment certification
• Other - Wastewater certification
• Class D certification
• Class C certfication
• Class B certification
• Class A certification

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