WASTEWATER OPERATOR

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Surprise seeks an operator to support water reclamation facility operations, biosolids handling, and disinfection processes. You will collect compliance samples, perform lab analyses, inspect equipment, conduct minor maintenance, and maintain records to meet permit requirements.

Required: high school diploma or GED. Preferred: 1 year in wastewater utilities or lab work, an Arizona Driver's License, and Arizona Grade 1 WWTP certification by hire (and Grade 1 WWCS within 1 year).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred candidate will have one year of wastewater utilities and/or laboratory related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate water reclamation facilities and biosolids handling.
• Assist with disinfection processes, reclaimed water systems, recharge basins and wells.
• Take compliance samples and perform laboratory analyses.
• Inspect equipment and perform minor maintenance.
• Keep accurate records to meet permit conditions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Incumbents perform semi-skilled activities related to the operation of water reclamation facilities (including biosolids handling), disinfection processes, reclaimed water systems and recharge basins and wells. Incumbents are responsible for complying with regulations and permit conditions. Incumbents take compliance samples, perform laboratory analysis, inspect equipment, perform minor maintenance, and keep records.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Preferred candidate will have one year of wastewater utilities and/or laboratory related experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License and a valid Arizona Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification at time of hire, and a valid Arizona Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator certification within one (1) year of hire.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Criminal Background Screening
• Education & Experience Verification
• Drug Screening
• Fingerprinting
• E-Verify
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.