Certified Water Treatment Operator (A/B License or Trainee)
Company: Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado
Location: Pueblo, CO 81001
Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,735 – $93,254/year (placement and salary depend on license and experience)
What You’ll Do:
- Operate and monitor water treatment and pumping facilities (as scheduled or as relief staff)
- Ensure treated water meets/exceeds all state and federal Safe Drinking Water Standards
- Work various shifts—plant operates 24/7, so shifts/days off may vary (day shifts and weekends are least likely)
- Progress from trainee (C license) up to A/B Certified Water Treatment Operator, with higher pay as you advance
Who They’re Looking For:
- Licensed water treatment operators (A or B), or those with a “C” certification and relevant experience (can be hired as a trainee)
- Candidates willing to work variable shifts and learn on the job
- Detail-oriented, safety-minded, and reliable individuals interested in critical public infrastructure
Benefits:
- Health, dental, disability, and life insurance
- Deferred compensation & pension
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
- Stable, public-sector career with strong salary range
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Would You Take This Job?
- Does a stable, well-compensated water utility job in Colorado appeal to you?
- Are you open to shift work and a role that’s critical for community health?
- Would you start as a trainee or jump right in as a licensed operator?
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