The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.
Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:
About Castle Rock Water:
You can’t live without water, and Castle Rock Water can’t function without great employees. We’re on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference.
Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock’s more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and it’s consistently ranked among the best and safest places to live in the State.
Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $730 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization.
This position is also eligible to receive:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Water Plant Operator I: A High School Diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by additional course work and one (1) year of experience; or any equivalent combination. A State of Colorado Class D Water Operator License is preferred, but not required.
Water Plant Operator II: An Associate’s Degree; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience in water treatment; or any equivalent combination. State of Colorado Class C Water Operator License required.
Water Plant Operator III: An Associate’s Degree; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience in water treatment; or any equivalent combination. State of Colorado Class B Water Operator License required.
Water Plant Operator IV: An Associate’s Degree or Vocational/Technical Degree; supplemented with additional coursework and three (3) years previous experience in water treatment; or any equivalent combination. State of Colorado Class A Water Operator License required.
Once fully trained, this position will be shift based: 4 x 10-hour shifts; 1st shift: 7am-5:30pm, 2nd shift: 2pm-12:30am and 3rd shift: 10pm-8:30am, incorporated into a Sunday – Wednesday schedule or a Wednesday – Saturday schedule.
Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Physical Demands:
Work Environment:
Equipment Used:
Candidate must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.
The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Town of Castle Rock offers a competitive benefit package for all full-time and part-time benefits eligible employees. For a full outline of the available benefits, please visit: crgov.com
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employees are eligible on the first of the month following the employee’s date of employment. Employees and their dependents are eligible for coverage.
Health Insurance: The Town of Castle Rock offers two different health plans administered through Cigna. A traditional PPO and HDHP (with HSA) are offered.
Dental Insurance: Dental insurance is provided through the Delta Dental Plan.
Vision Insurance: Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision care.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Provides an opportunity for employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care or dependent care expenses. The maximum annual FSA contribution for medical reimbursement accounts in 2023 is $3,050. The maximum annual amount for dependent care accounts is $5,000.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for participants enrolled in the medical High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The maximum annual HSA contribution in 2023 is $3,850 for individual coverage and $7,750 for family coverage, plus a catch-up amount for people 55 years of age and older of $1,000. Deductions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The Town contributes $500 annually towards the HSA for employee only coverage and $1,000 annually towards an employee and their dependent(s) coverage.
Long-Term Financial Security
401(a) Defined Contribution: In addition to Social Security, the Town participates in a 401(a) plan through Mission Square. The required pre-tax employee contribution is 4% of salary, with the Town contributing 7%. Employees are fully vested after 1 year of employment. This benefit begins immediately. (Fire and Police employees participate in FPPA.)
457 Deferred Compensation: The 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is voluntary and available through Mission Square. 457 Deferred Compensation plans allow for a maximum contribution of $22,500, plus catch-up amount for people 50 years of age and older of $7,500. These contributions are made on a pre‑tax basis. (Fire and Police employees participate in FPPA.)
Also available is a ROTH IRA that allows a maximum contribution of $6,500 annually, plus a catch‑up amount for people 50 years of age and older of $1,000. All Roth IRA contributions are voluntary and are deducted on an after-tax basis.
Disability Income & Survivor Benefits
Short Term Disability: This program will provide for wage continuation for eligible employees at 60% of regular pay from day 15 of disability for up to 12 weeks or until Long-Term Disability payments begin. This is a taxable benefit.
Long Term Disability: The Town provides Long Term Disability equal to 60% of regular wages (to a maximum of $7,000 per month) after an elimination period of 90 days of total disability has been reached and the claim is approved. This is a taxable benefit.
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment:
The Town provides group term life insurance at 1 times the annual salary for all eligible employees, and dependent life insurance at $5,000 for spouse and $2,500 for eligible children.
Supplemental Life Insurance:
Supplemental group term life insurance is available for employees to purchase for themselves and their eligible dependents.
Paid Time-Off
Holidays: The Town observes 11.5 designated holidays:
(20+ and 30+ employees are eligible for a prorated amount of holiday pay.)
Personal Leave: Full-time employees receive 24 hours of Personal Leave per year (Fire department line employees receive 34 hours.) This benefit begins immediately and may be prorated for new employees based on date of hire. 20+ and 30+ employees are eligible for a prorated amount of personal leave.
Vacation: Full-time employee vacation accrual rates start at 80 hours per year and increase to 96 hour per year after completing two years of employment with the Town. (Fire Line Employee accrual rates start at 112 hours per year and increase to 135 hours per year after completing 2 years with the Town.) 30+ employees accrue 75% of the rate for full-time employees. Accrual rates increase again after 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service. Accruals begin immediately.
Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue 96 hours per year (Fire Line employees accrue 135 sick hours per year.) 30+ employees accrue 75% of the rate for full-time employees. After 480 hours are accrued (675 hours Fire Line employees and 360 hours for 30+ employees), sick leave is converted into vacation at the rate of two to one. Accruals begin immediately.
Other Benefits:
PSLF: Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
Wellness Program
Recognition Program
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