Lead Plant Operator

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The Lead Water Treatment Operator performs technical functions required for the overall operations of the water treatment plant and provides leadership and direction for the plant operations and maintenance. Responsible for all technical operations of the water treatment plant to meet required and established levels of service. This position is a full‑time position typically working four 10‑hour shifts of Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday.

The salary range for this position is $41.94 – $60.82 per hour with a hiring range of $41.94 – $51.38
, depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until Friday January 23, 2026, 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

• Maintain the position of ORC (Operator In Responsible Charge) for the WTP facility.
• Oversee that all State and EPA regulations and permits are in compliance regarding the Water Treatment Plant.
• Manage parameters, flows and equipment.
• React to impending process problems in a timely and proper manner.
• Ensure all testing and sampling schedules are accomplished with accepted techniques and at scheduled times and interprets test results.
• Provide training and assist other operators with observation and interpretation of gauge, meter and control panel readings and test results.
• Generate reports on energy usage, pending emergency conditions and other subjects.
• Keep all records of parameters and results up to date and orderly.
• Monitor operational changes, observations and completed jobs daily.
• Order and maintain chemical inventories.
• Verify safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Responsible for scheduling of work hours and vacation leave to ensure adequate plant coverage and operations.
• Establish treatment goals and parameters and ensure all members of operations team have good understanding of efforts towards meeting these goals.
• Work closely with Water Treatment Manager and Tech Services in implementing all repairs, replacements, upgrades, and preventative maintenance activities for all equipment at the plant.
• Submit forms to CDPHE.
• Schedule plant and plant processes shutdowns and cleaning of plant processes.
• Handle emergency and after‑hours calls.
• Required to be available by cellular phone 7 days a week for On‑Call.
• Must be able to respond within 45 minutes to the Water Treatment Plant.

• Works with Treatment Manager for performing annual performance reviews for staff.
• Works with Treatment Manager to improve treatment operations including risk analysis and mitigation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides direct supervision to professional, technical, and skilled employees to assure accountability to department and organizational goals and objectives.
• Focus on day‑to‑day operations and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Interprets policies and exercises independent judgment and decision making within department.
• Makes personnel decisions related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.
• Champions and embodies the company's mission, vision, values, and culture.

Education:

• Required:
  
  High School or GED.

Experience:

• Required:
  
  7 Years of water operation experience.
• Preferred: 3 Years "A" Certified operator experience.
• Preferred: 1 Year experience as a Lead Operator.

Certifications:

• "A" Certification in Water Treatment from the State of Colorado.
• Valid US driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Computer skills – SCADA, trends, graphs, outlook, data, work orders, WIMS.
• Mechanical skills – highly knowledgeable and understanding of equipment, unit processes, and theories involved in the operation of a water treatment facility.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of mathematics.
• Laboratory skills…