Water Treatment Operator 2

Arizona Water Company; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 74,381,000 - 106,134,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Water Company in Buckeye, AZ is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Operator 2. Under the direction of system management personnel, Water Treatment Operator 3 and 4, you will operate and maintain production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities to ensure water quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting pumps and controls, collecting samples, responding to emergencies, and assisting in training other employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience in water production and treatment operations.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Valid ADEQ Grade 1 or higher Water Distribution Operator Certification and Grade 2 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification.
• Knowledge of ADEQ standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of water production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumping equipment, controls and water treatment facilities.
• Collect samples for compliance, process control and other water quality testing.
• Respond to water production and treatment emergencies as needed.
• Work with supervisor to perform duties at operator levels 1–2 and other assigned tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED

ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification

ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Buckeye, AZ 85396, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School - GED, Salary Range: $25.91 - $37.04 Hourly, Job Category: General Labor

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of system management personnel, Water Treatment Operator 4, and Water Treatment Operator 3, the Water Treatment Operator 2 is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for a variety of tasks and duties which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of all water production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities as applicable.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems related to pumping equipment, controls and water treatment facilities.
• Collect compliance, process control, and other necessary water samples related to water distribution system and water production and treatment facilities.
• Must be available to respond to water production and treatment emergencies.
• Perform duties of Water Treatment Operator 1 and Serviceman or Servicewoman.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of, and training on, all types of water production and treatment facilities, with an emphasis on arsenic and nitrate removal facilities.
• Knowledge of safety requirements related to electrical equipment, water treatment chemicals, chemical feed pumps, hazardous materials, and all types of waste related to water production and treatment.
• Ability to use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment; personal computers, water quality field test kits, pressure gauges, transducers, calibration equipment, Company vehicles, hand tools, welders, backhoes, air compressors and other equipment necessary in the operation and maintenance of a water distribution and water treatment system.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ("ADEQ") standards and procedures.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other Company employees.
• Ability to assist in training other employees assigned to water production and treatment.
• Must present a positive image of the company and be successful in promoting a team effort among all employees engaged in water production and treatment.
• Ability to physically perform work that requires walking, bending, kneeling, digging, lifting and climbing.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs to waist level and maneuver equipment and implements weighing in excess of 150 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.
• Must be able to comply with all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements related to the position.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Successful demonstration of the required skill level related to water production and treatment facilities as determined by system management personnel.
• Six months experience performing the duties of a Production and Treatment Operator 1 or similar experience.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Valid ADEQ Grade 1 or higher Water Distribution Operator Certification and valid ADEQ Grade 2 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification.D/13/17