Water Treatment Operator 3
About The Position
Under the direction of system management personnel and Water Treatment Operator 4, the Water Treatment Operator 3 is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities. Responsible for a variety of tasks and duties, which may include, but are not limited to, the following: Day-to-day operation and maintenance of all production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities as applicable. In the absence of the Water Treatment Operator 4, provide on-site supervision to all employees assigned to water production and treatment. Troubleshoot and repair problems related to pumping equipment, controls and water treatment facilities. Collect compliance, process control, and other necessary water samples related to water distribution system and water production and treatment facilities. Assist Water Treatment Operator 4 in providing on-site training to other employees assigned to water production and treatment. Must be available to respond to water production and treatment emergencies. Perform duties of Water Treatment Operator 1 and 2 and Serviceman or Servicewoman. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Knowledge of, and training on, all types of water production and treatment facilities, with an emphasis on arsenic and nitrate removal facilities.
- Knowledge of safety requirements related to electrical equipment, water treatment chemicals, chemical feed pumps, hazardous materials and all types of waste related to water production and treatment.
- Ability to use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment; personal computers, water quality field test kits, pressure gauges, transducers, calibration equipment, Company vehicles, hand tools, welders, backhoes, air compressors and other equipment necessary in the operation and maintenance of a water distribution and water treatment system.
- Knowledge of and compliance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ("ADEQ") standards and procedures.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other Company employees.
- Ability to assist in training other employees assigned to water production and treatment.
- Must present a positive image of the Company and be successful in promoting a team effort among all employees engaged in water production and treatment.
- Ability to physically perform work that requires walking, bending, kneeling, digging, lifting and climbing.
- Ability to lift 100 lbs to waist level and maneuver equipment and implements weighing in excess of 150 lbs.
- Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.
- Must be able to comply with all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements related to the position.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day operation and maintenance of all production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities as applicable.
- In the absence of the Water Treatment Operator 4, provide on-site supervision to all employees assigned to water production and treatment.
- Troubleshoot and repair problems related to pumping equipment, controls and water treatment facilities.
- Collect compliance, process control, and other necessary water samples related to water distribution system and water production and treatment facilities.
- Assist Water Treatment Operator 4 in providing on-site training to other employees assigned to water production and treatment.
- Must be available to respond to water production and treatment emergencies.
- Perform duties of Water Treatment Operator 1 and 2 and Serviceman or Servicewoman.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
