Water Treatment Plant Operator (Class B, C, or D)
Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft
Pay Range $31.34 to $40.03
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 12/18/25
Applications are being accepted through: 12/28/25
*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Operator to oversee and ensure the safe operation of our Tollefson and Ute Pass Water Treatment Plants. Our Water Treatment Plant Operators handle non-routine equipment and process control problems in our plants, and have the opportunity to perform special projects and assist our Water Treatment Operations Supervisors in emergency situations related to plant performance, operations, and safety. If you are passionate about impacting our community's continued access to safe and clean drinking water, this may be the opportunity for you!
This position will be filled at one of the following three levels depending upon the qualifications and certification level of the successful candidate:
Treatment Plant Operator-B ($38.13, then $40.03 after probation)
Treatment Plant Operator-C ($34.55, then $36.29 after probation)
Treatment Plant Operator-D ($31.34, then $32.91 after probation)
What Will You be Doing?
Operating a water treatment plant while complying with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Controlling, understanding, monitoring, and changing plant operation processes for conventional water treatment processes
Accurate data acquisition and maintaining records of the daily treatment operations
Troubleshooting routine, non-routine, and complex treatment processes, water quality issues, or equipment problems
Performing equipment maintenance and calibrating and maintaining all process instrumentation
Performing sampling and testing on plant processes and interpreting results
Completing and accurately filing regulatory reports and pertinent legal documents
Writing training documents and standard operating procedures for new operational procedures and/or equipment
Inventorying and ordering treatment chemicals, and mixing chemicals to proper concentrations
Adhering to, understanding, and reviewing the EPA Risk Management Program, chlorine system safety, discharge permits, and all other environmental procedures
Who You Are
Possession of a Class B, C, or D Colorado Water Treatment Operator Certification
At minimum, the ability to obtain a Class D Certification within six months of hire, and demonstrate the ability and desire to advance through the State Operator Certification Program
Knowledge of or experience working in water operations or a related field
Completion of an academic or technical program in water environment technologies is valued
Basic knowledge chemistry, biology, hydraulics, mathematics, and/or mechanical concepts and principles is valued
Knowledge of and experience with process instrumentation, SCADA process controls, and trending of treatment processes is valued
Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license is required - this job requires operating Colorado Springs Utilities' vehicles as an essential job function
Additional Considerations and Expectations
While in training (approximately six months), you will typically work four ten-hour shifts, and will transition to your designated operator schedule once training is complete. Upon completion of training, you will transition to a typical shift worker schedule.
As the designated shift operator, you will be expected to work day shifts, night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
When working the night shift, you'll be eligible for shift differential pay.
Our Commitment to Our Employees
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off to Recharge
Vacation - Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave -3 days per year
Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave - 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy - Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
ATTENTION _:_
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and work authorization must not be based on any work visa.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities' benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities' Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.
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Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft
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