POSITION TITLE: Intern - Water Treatment Plant Operator (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8106
DEPARTMENT: Ut Water Production Div
LOCATION: WATER TREATMENT FAC
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $18.00 - 22.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/23/2025.

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Join Us in Delivering Clean, Safe Water to Our Community WhileBuilding Your Skills for the Future!
Are youready to make an impact in one of the most essential services for a thrivingcommunity? The City of Fort Collins is seeking a motivated anddetail-oriented individual to Intern with our Water Treatment Plant team.This hands-on role offers a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and contributeto provide clean, safe, delicious water for our community. If you're passionateabout environmental stewardship, teamwork, and problem-solving, we want to hearfrom you!

Why This Role is Exciting
-Meaningful Work: Help ensure clean, safe drinking water for the entire community.
-Skill Building: Gain experience in cutting-edge treatment processes, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
-Diverse Experiences: Work in a variety of environments-chemistry labs, water treatment areas, control rooms, and outdoors-all while learning from seasoned professionals.
-Hands-On Training: From monitoring and managing plant processes to performing lab analyses, you'll play an active role in operations every day.
-Path to a Career: Build skills and knowledge that could lead to a fulfilling career in water treatment, environmental science, or engineering. This internship will provide the chance to sit for a state certification in water treatment, an important step on the way to a great career!

What You'll BeDoing
As an intern, you'll assist in critical watertreatment processes under the guidance of experienced professionals. Keyresponsibilities include:
-Operate & Monitor Processes: Help manage plant flows, filtration, and effluent processing while maintaining safety and efficiency.
-Lab Work & Sampling: Perform basic lab analyses, monitor online equipment, and collect water quality samples to ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
-Build & Maintain Equipment: Assist with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of plant systems, process instrumentation, and chemical handling equipment.
-Data Management & Reporting: Maintain records for regulatory compliance, update digital systems, and contribute to reports using plant data.
-Safety First: Follow safety protocols, wear required personal protective equipment and assist in maintaining a clean and safe workspace.
-Fieldwork:Collect data, support new system designs, and assist with equipment setup ormodifications.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

What Makes You a GreatFit?
We'relooking for someone who's eager to learn, enjoys hands-on work, and thrives ina collaborative environment. The ideal candidate:
-Is reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic.
-Has a basic understanding of chemistry or a willingness to learn.
-Demonstrates attention to detail when following procedures and ensuring accuracy.
-Is comfortable working in various environments, including outdoor, industrial, and office settings.
-Possesses strong problem-solving skills and enjoys tackling technical challenges.
-Communicates clearly and works effectively with a diverse team.
-Has an interest in a water treatment career and is interested in taking the Level D Certification exam by the end of the summer.
-Is available to work for five months, work days include weekends.

What You'll Gain
-Hands-On Experience: Operate and maintain water treatment systems and equipment while learning industry best practices.
-Skill Development: Sharpen your technical, problem-solving, and communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Earn your first operator's license to qualify for additional great career jobs.
-A Sense of Purpose: Contribute to the health and well-being of your community by ensuring high-quality drinking water.
-Competitive Pay: Earn while you learn in this rewarding role.
-Career Preparation: Build a foundation for a future in water treatment, environmental management, or engineering.

What You'll Need
-Age: 18 +
-Education: High school diploma or GED.
-License: A valid driver's license.
-Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work in a variety of environments, and handle hazardous materials safely.
-Safety Awareness: Commitment to following all safety regulations and wearing required protective equipment.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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