Utility System Operator II (Water Production)

City of Peoria, Arizona • Peoria, AZ

135d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide semi-skilled and skilled installation, maintenance, and repair work on the water and wastewater systems. This is accomplished by servicing equipment pertaining to water distribution/wastewater collection systems, wastewater facilities, and well-field treatment and delivery systems. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned. Shift work, weekends, holidays, standby duty, and callback duty may be required.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalency
• 1 year of previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.
• A main requirement of the job is physical labor.
• Valid Arizona Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker and HazMAT endorsement upon hire.
• One (1) Grade I Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Certification (ADEQ) in appropriate field upon hire.
• Must obtain Grade II ADEQ Certification in appropriate field within one year of hire.
• Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.
• Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work and maintenance on Water Production equipment and assist in occasional training to other less skilled Utility Systems Operators.
• Inform Lead of project performance and provides general input on employee’s performance.
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, inspections, and repair of equipment, machinery and systems related to Water Production.
• Respond and troubleshoot customer concerns about water pressure as well as water quality concerns including taste, odor and color complaints.
• Work with other departments regarding water quality and environmental compliance.
• Investigate and resolve technical problems and customer complaints and informs management of operational issues, needs or concerns.
• Assist in training and providing technical assistance to staff.
• Oversee proper preventative maintenance procedures; maintains records pertaining to maintenance schedules, including activities, labor and cost using Computerized Maintenance Management System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees