Water Treatment Operator 3

Arizona Water Company; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 40,584 - 55,558; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Water Company in Buckeye, AZ, seeks a Water Treatment Operator 3 responsible for the operation and maintenance of water production, treatment, storage, and recharge facilities. Candidates should possess strong safety knowledge and experience with SCADA systems.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED and valid water treatment certifications. The role demands physical fitness to manage equipment and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety requirements related to hazardous materials.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair pumping equipment and treatment facilities.
• Must be available for emergency responses related to water production.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production, treatment, and storage facilities.
• Supervise on-site employees in absence of Water Treatment Operator 4.
• Collect compliance and process control water samples.

Skills

Knowledge of water production and treatment facilities

Safety requirements knowledge

Ability to use SCADA equipment

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to train others

Physical capability to handle heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification

ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator Certification

Tools

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Water quality field test kits

Hand tools

Welders

Backhoes

Air compressors

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: Experienced Job Location: Buckeye, AZ 85396 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School - GED Salary Range: $29.46 - $40.33 Hourly Job Category: General Labor

Job Summary

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

Job Duties and Essential Functions

• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of all production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities as applicable.
• In the absence of the Water Treatment Operator 4, provide on-site supervision to all employees assigned to water production and treatment.
• 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.
• Assist Water Treatment Operator 4 in providing on-site training to other employees assigned to water production and treatment.
• Must be available to respond to water production and treatment emergencies.
• Perform duties of Water Treatment Operator 1 and 2 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.
• One year experience performing the duties of a Water Treatment Operator 2 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 3 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification.