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  • Lead Plant Operator

    500 E. Third Street, Loveland, Colorado 80537 United States CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO Full Time Jan 10, 2026
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    CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO

    With over 300 days of sunshine, proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, endless outdoor recreation options and a thriving arts, brewery, foodie and shopping scene Loveland is an award winning City.  In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the 2020 Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence.  Loveland is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years.  Additionally, Loveland has consistently been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. Featured by USA Today in 2017 as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.  As the rest of the world is figuring out what we have known for quite some time… Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE! ~ Love What You Do, Land With Us!

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    Job Description

    Job Summary:

    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.

    Essential Functions:
    • 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 in regard to 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 assists 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 ensures 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.

    Other Job Functions:
    • 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.

    Job Level and Management Expectations:
    • 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.

    Qualifications:

    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.
    • Considerable knowledge and understanding of equipment, unit processes, procedures, and theories involved in the operation of a water treatment facility.
    • Laboratory skills - all day-to-day lab testing, accurately record results.
    • Mentoring and training of new employees.
    • Foundational knowledge of treatment, basic chemistry, math and data analysis.
    • Prepare accurate records.
    • Data Interpretation.
    • Responsive to process and employee problems in a timely manner.
    • Safety driven.

    Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
    • Frequent: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.

    Working Environment:
    • Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
    • Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

    Additional Working Demands / Conditions:
    • Incumbent is subject to call-back work and must be capable of responding to emergency situations upon short notice.
    • Mandatory duty rotation will include after-hour, and weekend work and incumbent must be able to make competent decisions while on duty.
    • May be required to be available by cellular phone 7 days a week.
    • Incumbent must be able to respond within 45-minutes to the water treatment plant at 3152 N County Rd 29 when called.

    This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

    With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

    In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

    Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

    A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

    Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:
    • Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
    • A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
    • Discounted Chilson Center passes
    • Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
    • Flexible spending including Dependent Care
    • Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
    • Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
    • A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
    • Voluntary 529 College Invest program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Personal and Professional Development opportunities
    • Employee Recognition Program
    • Exceptional work-life balance
    • Market based pay & regular performance reviews
    • Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Continuous Floating Holiday. This position may work evenings, weekends, and holidays. As a result, the position is eligible for Continuous Floating Holiday.

    Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

    The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

    The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

    Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a driving record and criminal history background check.
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