A bachelor's degree with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or another natural science, and one year of experience in pretreatment, wastewater or water operations, or environmental regulations; alternatively, an associate degree with coursework in those fields and three years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a bachelor's degree.
One year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
A valid driver's license at application and a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of employment; a license restriction that may hinder driving on City business is disqualifying, and the license must be maintained with status changes reported immediately.
Within one year of appointment, obtain a valid Class 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification from the Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility Operator's Certification Board.
Responsibilities
Inspect facilities to determine compliance.
Review compliance reports and verify reported information through follow-up.
Identify non-compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws.
Collect water, sewage, sludge, and industrial waste samples.
Perform field tests for pH, dissolved oxygen, oxidation-reduction potential, conductivity, and temperature.
Serve as a field person for water quality monitoring.
Install and remove wastewater composite and discrete samples.
Job Description
The City of Pueblo is looking for qualified candidates to apply to be our next Pretreatment Compliance Technician. In this role, you’ll inspect facilities to determine compliance, review compliance reports and follow up with the verification of information, identify non-compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws, and collect water, sewage, sludge and industrial waste samples. Additionally, you’ll perform field tests for pH, DO, ORP, conductivity and temperature, act as field person for water quality monitoring and install and remove wastewater composite and discrete samples.
This full-time position offers you a variety of benefits that provide a great work/life balance, PERA retirement and an annual salary of $63,723.00 - $80,193.00. Click on Pretreatment Compliance Technician for access to the complete job description and to apply now! Applications will be accepted through August 21st, 2026. Visit www.pueblo.us/jobs to see all City of Pueblo open positions.
This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE VIA THE CITY WEBSITEOR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or other natural science
And one (1) year of experience in pretreatment, wastewater/water operations, or environmental regulations
OR
An associate degree with coursework in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or other natural science
And three (3) years of experience in pretreatment, wastewater/water operations, or environmental regulations, may be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree.
AND
One-year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite
A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification
During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications at the time of application, within one (1) year of appointment the employee must:
Obtain a valid Class 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification from the Colorado Water and Wastewater Facility Operator's Certification Board.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Apply online at www.pueblo.us/jobs.