Operator I

Liberty; Arizona; On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 89,544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Volunteer paid days off

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. seeks a Water and Wastewater Collection Operator for Rio Rico, AZ. The role focuses on operating and maintaining facilities to ensure regulatory compliance and public health safety, with routine inspections, sampling, and reporting.

The position requires ADEQ Grade I license in the appropriate concentration, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to read maps and blueprints. Compensation includes an hourly rate of $25 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read maps, manuals, work orders and blueprints.
• Must perform general math calculations including water calculations.
• Must write work orders, memos, letters and reports; keep accurate daily records.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision.
• Arizona locations require ADEQ Grade I Operator License in a concentration area.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater facilities to meet high standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct daily inspections of wastewater infrastructure and lift stations.
• Take samples and record readings; adjust controls to regulate flow and stability.
• Maintain records and submit required reports and documents.
• Identify utility locations from plans and coordinate shutdowns as needed.

Skills

Reading maps

Math calculations

Record keeping

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

ADEQ Grade I License

Valid driver’s license

CDL (optional)

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.
At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.
We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.
Purpose
We are seeking a Water and Wastewater collection Operator to join our team in Rio Rico, AZ. In this role, you will be pivotal in operating and maintaining our water and wastewater facilities, ensuring compliance with high standards and regulatory requirements. If you thrive in a collaborative, hands‑on environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are committed to public health and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you!
Hourly Rate:$25/hr
Accountabilities

• Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations by streamlining work processes, decreasing turnaround times, and working cooperatively and jointly to provide efficiency and cost effective in the use of Utility resources.
• Delivers outstanding customer service. Establishes and maintains open communication with all internal and external customers; to include co-workers, contractors, residents, and other Utility departments. Informs immediate supervisor of daily operations, important developments, and work activities.
• Adheres to industry and Utility safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures. Provides services in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Prepares and submits required records and reports.
• Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment (VAC truck/CCTV) utilized in the wastewater collection division. Clarifies routine day‑to‑day priorities in the field.
• Conducts daily inspections of wastewater collection infrastructure, lift stations, aquifer recharge facilities and related equipment; takes and records various equipment and processes readings; checks equipment and makes appropriate adjustments to regulate system flow and stability; and maintains records and reports.
• Maintains wastewater lift stations. Collects and interprets operational readings to maximize the efficiency of operation. Makes operational control adjustments and modifications to protect public health and to ensure system stability.
• Obtains samples and performs fats, oils and grease sanitary sewer inspections to determine proper compliance with Company standards. Maintain industrial pre‑treatment as required by regulations and Company standards.
• Identifies and marks utility locations by reading building plans and archives, pinpointing areas for shutdowns due to main breaks, measuring field points, digging covered utility boxes, tracing lines to find utility trenches and painting or placing chasers, flags or stakes on utility locations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Work requires the ability to read maps, manuals, work orders, and blueprints.
• Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as knowledge of common water calculations and their applications.
• Work requires the ability to write work orders, memos, letters, reports and keep accurate daily records at well sites, lift stations and treatment facilities.
• Work requires the occasional direction of co‑workers and other employees only in the absence of Senior Operator or Supervisor. This position does not have the authority to hire and dismiss staff without the express direction of the Operations Manager.
• Ability to complete repairs and tasks in a timely fashion
• Work is widely varied, involving analyzing and evaluating many complex and significant variables. Company‑wide policies, procedures, or precedents may be developed and/or recommended.
• The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. Work involving discretion is typically reviewed before finalized.
• Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to work closely with fellow workers. Ability to follow instructions in performance of regular maintenance to all portions of system.
• Work requires specialized knowledge of wells, pumps, motors, chlorine generators. Knowledge of plumbing principles and ability to complete repairs to system, or make decisions regarding their repairs. Work requires high degree of knowledge of plumbing materials and methods as related to utility improvements. Appropriate certification is required.
• Arizona locations require a ADEQ Grade I Operator License in specific area of concentration; i.e, Wastewater Treatment, Water Distribution, Collections, or Water Treatment. Maintain a valid state driver’s license. May require a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), with appropriate classification/endorsements.

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.
As the successful candidate
Our Mission
We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost‑effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.
Our Vision
We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It’s where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we’ll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.
Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.
Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.