Water Systems Operator at Town of Dillon — Dillon, USA | Base Career

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GENERAL SUMMARY: The Water Treatment Plant Operator performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and routine tasks required in operating, maintaining, and optimizing the Town’s water and wastewater infrastructure.

Key operational areas include the membrane water treatment plant, water distribution system and storage, sanitary sewer collection system, cross-connection control program, raw water intakes, and GIS information systems.

Responsibilities

also encompass routine laboratory testing, facility cleaning, equipment maintenance, field inspections, and data entry.

Salary

commensurate with experience and level of certification.

Why Work for Dillon Dillon is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive benefit package and programs designed to enhance well being, financial stability, and work life balance.

Team members enjoy living and working in a mountain community with close access to trails, the Dillon Reservoir, and a wide variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Benefits

Certifications paid for by the Town!
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Paid Vacation Time (accrual begins at 16 days per year and increases with tenure)
Paid Sick Time (15 days per year)
13 Holidays per year
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Retirement match of 8% for full-time employees.

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Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. College-level coursework or technical training in chemistry, biology, environmental science, hydraulics, or a related field preferred. Relevant work experience preferred.
Driver License: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Water Operator Certification Timeline: o Colorado Water Treatment Operator Class D license preferred at hire; required within six (6) months of appointment. o Colorado Water Treatment Operator Class C Certificate required within 30 months of appointment date. o Colorado Water Treatment Operator Class B Certificate required within 42 months of appointment date.
Desirable Experience: Prior operational experience with membrane water treatment facilities, current state certifications in Water Treatment, Distribution, and/or Sanitary Sewer Collection. (Out-of-state certifications will be considered). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Frequently works outdoors in variable weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, wet/humid environments, and areas with vibration. Occasionally exposed to high/precarious locations, chemical fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, and electrical hazards. Noise levels range from moderate to loud. Frequently required to stand, talk, hear, reach, and use hands/fingers to operate tools and equipment. Regularly required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, or smell. Frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds. Applications are being accepted until 10/5/2026

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