Upper Thompson Sanitation District has been providing the Estes Valley with sanitary services for over 52 years. We take pride in providing high-quality customer service while ensuring the preservation, protection, and enhancement of the environment for future generations.
Thank you for your interest in Upper Thompson Sanitation District (District). Above all, we advocate and actively promote a safe, drug-free, positive, and productive work environment. We welcome your application to the District and will welcome your experience and expertise if we have a position available for which you qualify.
Full-Time Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee
Celebrating our 53rd year of environmental stewardship, the Upper Thompson Sanitation District (District) endeavors to attract and retain a competent, positive, energetic, and highly motivated professional individual. Our organization is committed to delivering quality customer service with a mission to ensure preservation, protection, and enhancement of the environment and our community. We are looking for an exceptional person who possesses a strong desire to contribute to the success and mission of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District. We are currently accepting applications for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee. All levels of certification will be considered. The successful candidate must be able to obtain a Wastewater Class D Certification within 1 year of hire and will perform operational and maintenance tasks pertaining to the wastewater treatment facility and support facilities. The workweek is 40 hours, and the schedule will vary due to shift work, weekends, and holidays. Additional on-call emergency work is required.
Required minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Mechanical aptitude and physical ability to lift more than 50 pounds. Must reside within 45 minutes of The Upper Thompson Sanitation District wastewater treatment facility and maintain a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License.
UTSD is a drug and tobacco free workplace. Prior to employment, the successful candidate is required to complete employment and substance screening, including a background investigation.
The annual salary Range is $48,339 ($23.24/Hour) - $91,975 ($44.21/Hour) depending on experience and certification. Employment with the District includes an attractive and competitive employee benefit package including health/vision/dental insurance, PERA 401a retirement plan, paid sick/vacation/holiday time off, clothing allowance, life and disability insurance and longevity pay. The complete job description and employment application are available online at UTSD.org, or at the District Administration Office, located at 2196 Mall Road, M-F 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Application, cover letter, and resume may be delivered, emailed, or mailed, to Upper Thompson Sanitation District; ATTN: Matt Allen, Operations Manager, P.O. Box 568, Estes Park, CO 80517. Email Matt@utsd.org
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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