• Water Treatment Operator

    Aerotek (Fort Collins, CO)


    Job Title: Water Treatment Operator

     

    Job Type: Contract to Hire

     

    Hours: 60–85+ hours per week

     

    Pay Rate: $20–$22 per hour

    Job Description

    The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for the collection, movement, and treatment of water using poly pipe, lay flat hose, and underground pipeline systems from water sources to customer frac sites. Operators work in teams and utilize technology such as tablets and iPads to set up, operate, and monitor water treatment systems. This role includes handling chemicals, collecting and testing water samples, recording data, and maintaining, setting up, and cleaning equipment throughout the job cycle.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Monitor machine operations and gauges; adjust controls to maintain specified conditions.

    + Set up and service pumps and generators at job sites.

    + Follow all safety procedures and protocols for each task.

    + Assist in containment and spill clean-up efforts.

    + Communicate effectively with team members using radios, signals, and other methods.

    + Complete required training for DOT, OSHA, and safety compliance.

    + Operate and maintain poly line, lay flat hose, transfer pumps, and other essential equipment.

    Essential Skills

    + Strong mechanical aptitude.

    + Experience in construction, general labor, mechanical, or chemical fields.

    + Ability to work in physically demanding environments such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, or warehousing.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Background in agricultural, general labor, construction, manufacturing, or warehouse environments.

    Work Environment

    + Report to the shop each morning for safety briefings, crew assignments, and daily planning.

    + Work is conducted outdoors, either on a pad or along the right-of-way (ROW) to access water sources.

    + Shifts begin at 6:00 AM or 6:00 PM and typically last at least 14 hours.

    + Standard schedule includes five working days per week, with rotating days off every three weeks.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    We offer a dynamic, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment. Employees benefit from a structured schedule, regular time

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Fort Collins,CO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.