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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.

**Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at [email protected] or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

**E-Verify and Right to Work Notice** . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

**Have a question?** If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at [email protected] or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Skilled Trades & Craft