Plant Maintenance Tech

Full Time Position Announcement

Fremont Sanitation District (FSD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Plant Maintenance Technician at the wastewater treatment plant.   

The Plant Maintenance Technician works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Foreman to repair and maintain the buildings, grounds, plant equipment, and biosolids processing equipment at the wastewater treatment facility. Will periodically receive direction from Plant Operators or Equipment Maintenance Technician. This is a full-time position with a 40 hour per week schedule.  Hours are normally 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM, working one of the following three shift schedules:

·        Sunday-Wednesday

·        Tuesday-Friday

·        Wednesday-Saturday

May also be required to work during emergency situations.  Scheduling may vary depending upon workload.

The position will be filled at one of the following levels, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications:

Plant Maintenance Technician I (Starting Salary $22.47 per hour)

  • One year of relevant experience
  • Current valid State of Colorado “R” Driver’s License. Must obtain Colorado Class “B” Commercial Driver License (CDL) within six (6) months of employment. 

Plant Maintenance Technician II (Starting Salary $24.78 per hour)

  • One year of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of a wastewater treatment plant or similar facility required
  • Current valid Colorado Class “B” Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Certification for Confined Spaces must be obtained within (3) months of hire

Upon offer of employment, selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check, including employment references, criminal history, driving record review, and drug/alcohol testing.

FSD offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package, which includes the following:

  • Membership in Colorado’s Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)
  • 100% District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employee and dependents
  • Long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance provided by FSD
  • Voluntary 401K and 457b plans
  • Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave benefits
  • 4/10 work schedule
  • Opportunities for training and skill development


If you possess the above qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please visit our website at www.fsd.co or contact our Human Resources Department at hr@fsd.co.  Applications must be mailed or hand-delivered to 107 Berry Parkway, Canon City, or emailed to hr@fsd.co.   Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; this posting may close at any time after being posted for a minimum of 5 days. Fremont Sanitation District is an EOE.



Concerning Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Fremont Sanitation District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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