Operator II
About The Position
The Operator II performs moderate to difficult technical and mechanical work in operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities. The role is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities and related systems to provide safe, reliable, and compliant wastewater treatment. The Operator monitors treatment processes, performs sampling and laboratory testing, operates treatment equipment and control systems, maintains operational records, performs routine maintenance, and responds to equipment and process abnormalities. The position requires a minimum of three years of wastewater treatment operations experience and a high school diploma or GED. Arizona locations require an ADEQ Grade 2 Operator License in Wastewater Treatment. The Operator must be able to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs as required, and maintain a valid state driver’s license. A CDL with appropriate classification and endorsements may be required. The expected hourly rate is $29.00–$35.00, depending on experience and certification levels. Approved overtime is available. The employer describes a structured Skills Matrix intended to build technical competency, support career progression, and prepare employees for higher-level certifications and roles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, pumps, mechanical equipment, instrumentation, basic laboratory procedures, regulatory compliance requirements, and safe operating procedures.
- Ability to read meters, gauges, drawings, and operating procedures.
- Basic computer skills, including familiarity with computerized process-control systems.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs as required.
- Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), with appropriate classification and endorsements, may be required.
- For Arizona locations, an ADEQ Grade 2 Operator License in Wastewater Treatment is required.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
- Monitor pumps, motors, blowers, valves, clarifiers, aerators, chemical feed equipment, and related systems.
- Monitor plant operations SCADA and other process-control systems.
- Collect wastewater, sludge, and effluent samples and perform required laboratory tests.
- Adjust equipment and treatment processes based on operating conditions and analytical results.
- Inspect treatment equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance.
- Maintain accurate operating logs, test results, and compliance records.
- Assist in preparing information and reports required by environmental and other regulatory agencies.
- Operate and inspect lift stations and other wastewater collection or treatment facilities, where applicable.
- Handle treatment chemicals and biosolids in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Diagnose operational problems and respond to alarms, process upsets, and equipment failures.
Benefits
- Annual cash bonus of 5–8% of base pay.
- Three weeks of vacation.
- Five sick days.
- Eleven paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 100% match of 5%.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Approved overtime access.
- Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy.
- Share purchase/match plan.
- Leadership Development Program.
- Paid volunteer days off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Achievement fund.
- Free parking.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Discount and perks program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
