SPR Operations Apprentice 2.3 2.3 out of 5 stars Englewood, CO 80110 POSITION SUMMARY The SPR/Utilities Operations Apprentice is a year-long program that includes a comprehensive training program at SPR and the Allen Water Treatment Plant. Apprentices will spend 6 months at SPR and 6 months at Utilities. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Operations Supervisor Direct Reports: None KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Apprentices are expected to arrive for their shift ready to learn, and communicate any schedule conflicts with their assigned supervisor in advance when possible. Apprentices will learn under the mentorship of licensed operators, and will help keep track of the progress of their learning objectives as defined in the training calendar and apprenticeship program. Organization Wide – Every employee is accountable to: Aligning and demonstrating SPR’s organizational vision, mission, and values. Follow the SPR Safe Program – policies, required trainings, and overall engagement. Uphold fiscal responsibility through SPR’s Procurement policy and procedures. Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered. Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences. Job Specific – Every employee in this position must be able to: Technical Expertise – Plant Operations : Basic knowledge of principles of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations discipline. Readily learns and adopts new skills and technologies that can improve wastewater treatment plant operations activities. Understands biological, chemical and mechanical treatment technologies, their principles of operation and application in specific tasks or processes. Possesses troubleshooting competency to evaluate, diagnose and repair operational issues throughout the plant site. Nimble Learning : Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Self-directed learner; readily applies knowledge gained from experience to new situations. Willing to accept and incorporate feedback; actively seeks out feedback from others where appropriate. Follows instructions and learns from mistakes. Problem Solving : Generating, evaluating and implementing solutions to operational problems. Applies known solutions to existing and novel problems; demonstrates situational awareness. Uses data where available to help solve problems. Capable of contributing to multifunctional problem-solving efforts, communicating complex problems and working towards solutions involving multiple workgroups. Models Accountability : Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Completes assigned work on time without need for rework. Takes responsibility for actions; models integrity Takes initiative; is proactive in completing work without need for specific direction on each task MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, License, Certification, and Work Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent Clean Driving Record By the 6 month mark, apprentices are required to achieve either a D Water or D Wastewater license in order to continue their apprenticeship. An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Requires extensive sitting, walking, carrying, lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching, and squatting. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Major activities are performed on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions. May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, heights, temperature swings, constant noise, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes, odors, & chemicals. Work is performed in an office, outside, and in an industrial environment. ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES This position offers one advancement opportunity at the 6 month mark, where achieving a D certificate will trigger an increase in pay. HOURLY RATE $17.47 – $26.21/Hourly Rate APPLICATION DEADLINE March 31st, 2025 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)