Water Treatment Operator I/II - Plant & Lab

EPCOR USA; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Certification support

Safety training and milestones

Job summary

EPCOR USA is hiring for a Full Time, Permanent Operator at the White Tanks Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant in Surprise, AZ. The role covers operations, troubleshooting, and lab work to ensure EPA-quality treated water, with responsibilities spanning monitoring, sampling, and data entry.

The Operator will read facility plans, manage chemical feed rates, adjust pump settings, and maintain telemetry and records. Rotating shifts including nights/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operation of a surface water treatment plant.
• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment certification is required for Operator I and would be a plus for Operator II.
• ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment certification is required for Operator II.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to work rotating schedules, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments and carry projects through with limited supervision.
• Operate and maintain the White Tanks surface water treatment facility.
• Prioritize tasks and determine equipment/materials needed.
• Read and interpret water facility plans and lab data.

Skills

Reading plans

Lab data interpretation

Process control

Math calculations

Safety practices

Spreadsheet usage

Reading meters

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment

ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Data collection software

Telemetry systems

Job description

EPCOR USA is hiring for a Full Time, Permanent Operator at the White Tanks Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant in Surprise, AZ. The role covers operations, troubleshooting, and lab work to ensure EPA-quality treated water, with responsibilities spanning monitoring, sampling, and data entry.

The Operator will read facility plans, manage chemical feed rates, adjust pump settings, and maintain telemetry and records. Rotating shifts including nights/weekends are required.