Utility Plant Operator I (Greenway)

City of Peoria, Arizona • Peoria, AZ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Peoria's Water Department is hiring a Utility Plant Operator I at the Greenway Water Treatment Plant. The position monitors and operates treatment plants and performs basic preventative maintenance. Work includes conducting routine inspections and identifying issues with treatment processes and equipment. Other related duties may be assigned. Shift work, weekends, holidays, standby duty, and call-back duty may be required. The position requires heavy physical exertion. A valid Arizona Class D driver's license is required upon hire, and the employee must obtain an ADEQ Grade I Water Treatment or Grade I Wastewater Treatment Certification within one year of hire, depending on assignment. An operator certification pay incentive program is available to eligible staff.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalency.
• Valid Arizona Class D driver's license upon hire.
• Obtain an ADEQ Grade I Water Treatment or Grade I Wastewater Treatment Certification within one year of hire, depending on assignment.
• A solid understanding of standard and specialized techniques, methods, practices, procedures, and forms; tasks range from moderate to complex in nature.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Completion of the Peoria Water Services internship program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate treatment plants.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on treatment plants.
• Conduct routine inspections of treatment processes and equipment.
• Identify issues with treatment processes and equipment.
• Complete other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program available to eligible staff.

What This Job Offers

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