Lead Water Operator - Prescott Valley, AZ

Jacobs; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Lead Water Operator in Prescott Valley, AZ, responsible for the operation and maintenance of a Public Water System. Essential duties include monitoring water facilities, ensuring compliance, and supervising water operations staff. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and a strong commitment to safety and excellence, contributing to impactful projects that enhance community welfare.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Personalized Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years’ experience in Water Production/Water Treatment or related field.
• Possess a valid Class C CDL (or greater) with a hazmat endorsement or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Basic familiarity with principles and practices of water operations.

Responsibilities

• Operates production/treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water.
• Executes required compliance sample events and submits compliance reports.
• Monitors Public Water Systems through SCADA.

Skills

Team Focus

Adaptability

Commitment to Excellence

Education

High school diploma or GED

ADEQ/ABC Water Treatment level 3 Certification

ADEQ/ABC Water Distribution level 3 Certification

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

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Base pay range

$56,160.00/yr - $64,480.00/yr

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Lead Water Operator, based in Prescott Valley, AZ, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a Public Water System including compliance reporting, maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing and assigning/performing day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This position typically holds a high-level water treatment and water distribution certification.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates production/treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water and disinfection.
• Executes all required compliance sample events.
• Creates and submits all required compliance reports as well as client requested reports.
• Ability to contact and communicate with contractors to reach project completions
• Scheduling for the Water Operations staff when required by the Water Operations Supervisor.
• Monitor the Public Water Systems through SCADA, detecting issues and trends.
• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings
• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
• Make operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Performs on call duties for the Water Production Department and other departments upon request
• Performs other duties as required
  
  
  

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Here's what you'll need

• High school diploma or GED
• ADEQ/ABC Water Treatment level 3 Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• ADEQ/ABC Water Distribution level 3 Certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Minimum of four years’ experience in Water Production/Water Treatment or related field.
• Possess a valid Class C CDL (or greater) with a hazmat endorsement or the ability to obtain within 6 months
  
  
  

Ideally, You'll Also Have

• Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; effects and techniques of water treatment processes and required compliance reporting; safe work practices
• Knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, data management systems and being able to operate system PLC’s and SCADA.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment to include but not limited to backhoe and/or excavator
  
  
  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. Due to the nature of the job passing a Fitness for Duty testing is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Posted Salary Range Minimum

56,160.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

64,480.00

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $56,160.00 to $64,480.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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