Water Treatment Operator I-II-III (depending on qualifications)

Town of Cave Creek•Cave Creek, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Cave Creek is seeking a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Treatment Operator I, II & III. The Town of Cave Creek operates a CAP delivery pipeline, a Surface Water Treatment Plant, and a number of wells. The Water Treatment Operator reports to the Water Treatment Supervisor. The primary function of a Water Treatment Operator is to operate the water treatment plant including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system or manually. Other duties include conducting minor plant and equipment maintenance, performing laboratory analysis to determine optimum chemical dosages, and general housekeeping. Additionally, the Water Treatment Operator is responsible for keeping log books, lab books, lab reports, daily total reports, inspection reports, backwash logs and updating various databases. The individual selected must be able to operate and monitor water treatment plant systems using SCADA computer systems, conduct visual plant inspections, monitor plant operations and processes, have the ability to work with and around treatment chemicals in a safe manner, detect problems to ensure proper operation and make process decisions as deemed appropriate. The Town also trains new employees in all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant to ensure the safest workplace possible.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must possess and maintain an unrestricted Arizona Driver’s license.
Understanding of how to monitor, evaluate and adjust treatment processes to include the adjustment of chemical feed rates, flow rates, tank levels, and pressure readings.
Evaluating source water characteristics including the ability to recognize abnormal conditions and characteristics of water as well as the knowledge of sanitary survey processes.
Understanding of Local, State and Federal regulations and water quality standards.
Knowledge of facility operation to include operating and maintenance of all equipment, including general knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical principles.
Knowledge of security, safety, emergency plans and procedures to recognize and respond to unsafe working conditions.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Prioritizing workload and making adjustments as needed.
Providing common sense solutions for complex issues.
Building positive working relationships with all organizational levels.
Ability to work with math problems, numbers, measurements and equations.
Using various computer software including Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
Must meet the physical standards and requirements for working in confined spaces.
Work will require climbing portable ladders and entering confined spaces.
Operators work varied shifts requiring the availability to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends on a rotating schedule.

Nice To Haves

Zero (0) to Two (2) years of experience in the field of water quality or water operations (for Level I)
One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in the field of water quality or water operations (for Level II)
Two (2) to Four (4) years of experience in the field of water quality or water operations (for Level III)
Must obtain an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification within 6 months of hire (for Level I)
Must possess an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification at the time of hire (for Level II)
Must obtain an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification within 12 months of hire (for Level II)
Must possess an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification at the time of hire (for Level III)
Must obtain an ADEQ Grade 3 Water Operator certification within 12 months of hire (for Level III)
Must obtain an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution certification within 12 months of hire (for Level III)

Responsibilities

Operate water treatment plant, including interpreting computer information from the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system or manually.
Collect routine samples and perform a variety of laboratory tests, document results, and take appropriate actions.
Perform general plant maintenance duties including general housekeeping and providing assistance to maintenance staff.
Perform record keeping including keeping log books, lab books, daily total reports, inspection reports, backwash logs and chlorine residuals and inputting into electronic databases.
Assist other Utility staff in performing maintenance of remote facilities.
Work seasonal shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Perform standby and call-back duties.
Perform other related duties as assigned; may be called upon to assist other divisions within the Town.