Utilities Apprentice (Temporary) – Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants
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Salary
$41,53760 – $53,14400 Annually
Location
Semper Water Treatment Facility, CO
Job Type
Temporary Benefited
Job Number
25-00097
Department
Public Works and Utilities
Division
25 Utilities
Opening Date
03/24/2025
Closing Date
4/7/2025 8:30 AM Mountain
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education
Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Utilities Apprentice – Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants will receive training and instruction to learn the essential job functions of a Plant Operator I-IV In addition, the Apprentice will accompany and assist City electricians and maintenance staff, utility technicians and heavy equipment operators in the field to operate and maintain pumps, valves, meters, water mains, sewer lines, PRVs, storage tanks and other water distribution/collection related field infrastructure This is a safety sensitive position
The Utility Operations Division is divided into four workgroups: Water Plant Operation, Water Field Operations, Wastewater Field Operations, and Wastewater Plant Operations The Water Plant workgroup operates and maintains two Class A Water Treatment Plants The Wastewater Plant operates and maintains one Class A Wastewater Plant and one Reclaimed Water Treatment Plant The initial focus of the apprentice is on training; with ever-increasing knowledge, experience, certification level and responsibility eventually leading to the attainment of independent working abilities, on an assigned shift It is a mandatory requirement for apprentice(s) assigned to the plant operations to work rotating eight (8) to 12-hour shifts; including nights, weekends, and holidays and at times required to be on call The apprentice must demonstrate flexibility, and be willing to accommodate changes in the work schedule as required
The full salary range for this position is stated above The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City’s work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork)
This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city’s extensive network of street infrastructure The Department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork
Every employee is accountable to:
Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization’s mission and vision
Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide – Every employee in this position is accountable to:
Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific – Every employee in this position must learn to be able to:
Perform thorough daily operator walk-through inspections of Water/Wastewater Treatment Facilities to detect problems in equipment through visual inspections
Collect and analyze routine samples using process control testing to detect potential problems in various water/wastewater unit processes
Demonstrate ability to make significant, independent decisions affecting the final quality of water/wastewater treated and delivered
Demonstrate considerable knowledge of principles and practices applied to the operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment equipment and machinery including chemistry, hydraulics and mathematics
Demonstrate knowledge of safety practices common to hazardous chemicals used in the treatment of water/wastewater such as oxidants, strong acids and strong bases
Demonstrate knowledge of proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment used in the water/wastewater industry
Demonstrate knowledge of SCADA systems, personal computers, and Microsoft software applications for daily use in preparing reports, data management and analysis
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, citizens, and other City employees
Understand and follow oral instructions or written diagrams on a single-person, rotating shift, that includes nights, weekends, holidays and on-call as required
Demonstrate knowledge of and willingness to apply Department policies and procedures and work safely, following rules and procedures
Demonstrate knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to operation and maintenance of a Class A Water/Wastewater Treatment and Reclaimed Water Treatment Facilities
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
Water Treatment Plants Only
Operate and maintain two water treatment facilities, a conventional dual-media filtration facility and a micro-membrane filtration facility on a rotating 24 hour shift basis
Determine appropriate facility treatment rates in relation to water consumption
Monitor and evaluate process water quality readings via SCADA interface programs and perform water quality analyses as needed using a variety of lab equipment for the assessment of process performance; interpret data, make necessary process adjustments to control the finished water quality of both treatment facilities to maintain standards set by the US Environmental Protection