Operator I or II, Water

EPCOR • Surprise, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

EPCOR is hiring a full-time, permanent Water Operator I or II at its White Tanks Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant in Surprise, Arizona. The operator performs skilled operations and maintenance work at EPCOR’s largest surface water treatment plant in Arizona, helping ensure treated water meets County, State, and EPA quality standards. Duties include checking, troubleshooting, and improving the water production facility; process control; equipment maintenance; chemical handling; system sampling; and laboratory work.

The operator conducts tests to determine appropriate chemical feed rates, calculates those rates, and adjusts pump settings as needed. The role also monitors and operates telemetry systems and completes maintenance and operations records. Work is assigned through work orders and verbal instructions from an Operations Foreman or Operations Supervisor. The operator is expected to carry projects through to completion with limited supervision, perform hands-on work, prioritize assignments, determine needed equipment and materials, and read and interpret facility plans and laboratory data.

The position is based at the White Tanks plant in Surprise, AZ, and requires rotating schedules that may include nights and weekends, outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions, and strenuous physical activity. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicable background and reference checks and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record; an Arizona driver's license is required to operate company-owned vehicles.
• Operator I: At least one year of experience operating a surface water treatment plant and ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment certification.
• Operator II: At least two years of experience operating a surface water treatment plant and ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment certification.
• Working knowledge of, or interest in learning, surface water treatment operations, water treatment and distribution systems, process control, and laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices for operating electrical and mechanical equipment used in water operations.
• Ability to perform accurate arithmetic computations.
• Experience using computer spreadsheet programs and data collection software.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and perform standardized water quality tests.
• Familiarity with drinking water rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret meters, charts, gauges, and recording devices.
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets and word-processing documents using various software programs.
• Dependable, reliable, and self-directed; able to report to work on time and work rotating schedules.
• Ability to work rotating schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to move heavy objects and continually lift, bend, climb stairs, and work with mechanical hand tools.
• Ability to withstand strenuous physical activity and work outdoors in varied weather conditions through all seasons.
• At least 18 years old and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• Clearance on applicable background checks, professional reference checks, and pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution certification for Operator I.
• ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution certification for Operator II.
• Arizona Class B driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the White Tanks surface water treatment facility.
• Check, troubleshoot, and help improve the water production facility.
• Perform process control, equipment maintenance, chemical handling, system sampling, and laboratory work.
• Conduct water quality tests, calculate chemical feed rates, and adjust pump settings as needed.
• Monitor and operate telemetry systems.
• Complete maintenance and operations records.
• Carry assigned projects through to completion with limited supervision.
• Perform hands-on work, prioritize assignments, and determine the equipment and materials needed.
• Read and interpret water facility plans and laboratory data.
• Prepare relevant spreadsheets and word-processing documents using required software.
• Operate company-owned vehicles safely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Incentive award program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan with substantial company contribution.
• Generous time-off schedules.
• Training opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Certification support.
• Safety training and recognition of safety milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED