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Wastewater Treatment Operator

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District -
Avon, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.74 - $52.05 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Housing allowance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator

Full Job Description

Eagle River Water and Sanitation District is hiring a Wastewater Operator to join our team of dedicated environmental professionals at the Avon Wastewater Treatment Facility. This role combines science, problem solving, and hands-on mechanical work to protect one of our community’s most valuable resources: water.

Our wastewater treatment team works hard to create and control an environment for bacteria and microorganisms to thrive, ensuring clean water is returned to the river. If you have a background in science and/or strong mechanical experience looking for a stable and fulfilling new career, then starting a career in wastewater treatment might be right for you.

The work you do as a Wastewater Operator directly protects public health and the local environment, and you will see the impact of your work every single day. Additionally, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a robust employee housing program, and opportunities for growth and development.

Day to Day:

Operations: Control the chemical and biological treatment environment through monitoring and adjusting systems to ensure microorganisms effectively break down waste and produce clean water that meets regulatory standards.
Mechanical Expertise: General mechanical work, including troubleshooting/diagnosing issues, performing repairs and part replacements, making routine adjustments, and coordinating fixes to keep equipment running reliably, while following safe work practices and escalating complex issues
Laboratory: Collect samples, conduct laboratory tests, and monitor system data for process control and compliance. Identify trends, analyze results, and recommend adjustments to meet regulatory discharge limits.
Equipment Operation: Operate pumps, motors, sludge equipment, and odor control systems in accordance with regulatory discharge limits. Monitor and evaluate SCADA data to identify trends and anomalies.
Preventive Maintenance: Perform general equipment inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs. Collaborate with senior staff regarding equipment needs or larger maintenance projects and assist with replacements as needed.
Data Collection and Analysis: Collects wastewater operations and control data, making process control decisions based on plant observations, lab data, and historical trends.
Safety and Compliance: Follow established safety policies, assist with monthly inspections, ensure the availability of first aid and PPE materials, and clean plant areas to ensure efficient and safe operations.

High school diploma or GED, related college-level coursework in scientific fields preferred
Experience performing operations, service, or maintenance of mechanical equipment
Laboratory experience preferred
Computer skills preferred, including Microsoft suite and SCADA
Must possess a Colorado Wastewater Operator Class D certification within one year of hire
Must have a valid Colorado Driver's license within 30 days of full-time employment
Potential to obtain a Class B CDL
CPR/First Aid Certification required within the first six months of employment.

Schedule

This role is scheduled five days per week from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., following either a Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday schedule. Candidates must be willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as well as willing to work in on-call rotation with the ability to respond to call outs within one hour.

Salary Range

There are four levels of Wastewater Operator with different titles and pay ranges depending on certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The District will support you in earning your licenses. Pay range and title depend on certifications and experience:

Operator I: $27.74 - $38.83
Operator II (requires CCWP Operator C License): $30.58 - $42.82
Operator III (requires CCWP Operator B License): $32.11 - $44.96
Senior Operator (requires CCWP Operator A License): $37.18 - $52.05

Benefits

We value life-work balance and are leaders in the industry with our holistic benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Employee housing or $559 monthly housing stipend
Wellness program
Retirement savings plans (414h and 457)
13.5 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
$800 Annual Recreation Benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan programs for: Ski Passes, Electrical Vehicles, and Computers

Click HERE to learn more from our full 2026 Benefits Guide.

All District employees must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check. For a full position description including work environment and physical requirements, email [email protected].

All applicants must apply online at www.erwsd.org by September 7, 2026. Contact [email protected] for a full classification specification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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