Wastewater Operator III

Liberty Utilities•Goodyear, AZ

3d•$33 - $40

About The Position

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility providing energy and water solutions to more than one million customer connections, primarily in the United States and Canada. The company emphasizes customer focus, sustainability, community partnerships, integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. The Wastewater Operator III performs complex technical and mechanical work in operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities. The position is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities and related systems to provide safe, reliable, and compliant treatment. Work includes monitoring processes, sampling and laboratory testing, operating equipment and control systems, maintaining records, performing routine maintenance, and responding to process or equipment abnormalities. The expected hourly rate is $33.00–$40.00, depending on experience and certification levels. The position offers approved overtime access, an annual cash bonus of 5–8% of base pay, three weeks of vacation, five sick days, 11 paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% match of 5%, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. A structured Skills Matrix supports technical competency, career progression, and preparation for higher-level certifications and roles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
High knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, pumps, mechanical equipment, instrumentation, basic laboratory procedures, regulatory compliance requirements, and safe operating procedures.
For Arizona locations, an ADEQ Grade 3 Operator License in Wastewater Treatment is required.
Ability to read meters, gauges, drawings, and operating procedures.
Good 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.
May require a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), with appropriate classification and endorsements.

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.
Perform inspections and routine preventive maintenance of treatment equipment.
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.