SPR Operations Apprentice

POSITION SUMMARY

The SPR/Utilities Operations Apprentice is a year-long program that includes a comprehensive training program at SPR and the Allen Water Treatment Plant. Apprentices will spend 6 months at SPR and 6 months at Utilities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

            Reports to:                 Operations Supervisor

            Direct Reports:          None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Apprentices are expected to arrive for their shift ready to learn, and communicate any schedule conflicts with their assigned supervisor in advance when possible. Apprentices will learn under the mentorship of licensed operators, and will help keep track of the progress of their learning objectives as defined in the training calendar and apprenticeship program.

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned and required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Organization Wide:

Demonstrates alignment with SPR’s organizational vision, mission, and values.

Follows and actively engages in the SPR Safe Program, including all policies and required trainings.

Upholds fiscal responsibility by adhering to SPR’s procurement policies and procedures.

Continuously improves the efficiency and effectiveness of delivered services and products.

Values diversity by demonstrating awareness, sensitivity, and adaptability in communication and behavior to support an inclusive environment.

Job Specific:

Technical Expertise – Plant Operations: Basic knowledge of principles of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations discipline. 

• Readily learns and adopts new skills and technologies that can improve wastewater treatment plant operations activities.
• Understands biological, chemical and mechanical treatment technologies, their principles of operation and application in specific tasks or processes.
• Possesses troubleshooting competency to evaluate, diagnose and repair operational issues throughout the plant site.

Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. 

• Self-directed learner; readily applies knowledge gained from experience to new situations.
• Willing to accept and incorporate feedback; actively seeks out feedback from others where appropriate.
• Follows instructions and learns from mistakes.

Problem Solving: Generating, evaluating and implementing solutions to operational problems. 

• Applies known solutions to existing and novel problems; demonstrates situational awareness.
• Uses data where available to help solve problems.
• Capable of contributing to multifunctional problem-solving efforts, communicating complex problems and working towards solutions involving multiple workgroups.

Models Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. 

• Completes assigned work on time without need for rework.
• Takes responsibility for actions; models integrity
• Takes initiative; is proactive in completing work without need for specific direction on each task

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• ​​High School Diploma or GED

 Related Work Experience:

• Preferred: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of a water quality program at a local community college or trade school.

License, Registrations or Certification:

• Colorado Wastewater “D” Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to above requirements: new hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person interviews, reference checks, and background checks, which may include local police check, DMV check, drug screen, and fingerprint checks through CBI/FBI.

*An equivalent combination of education, training and relevant job experience may be substituted.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• ​​Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Encounters with hazardous conditions (including electrical currents, heavy equipment, fumes, bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, threatening behaviors, inadequate lighting, restricted movement, or intense noise) is:
  • Frequent (greater than 50% of Time)

HOURLY RATE

$17.47 - $26.21/Hourly Rate 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until Filled.