Water Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III - North Water Treatment Plant

Town of Gilbert•Gilbert 85234, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. This vacancy is at our North Water Treatment Plant, located at 2865 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234. The Water Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III reports to the Water Treatment Plant Utility Supervisor. The primary duties of the position include: Operate the water treatment plant, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system or manually. Conduct minor plant and equipment maintenance, including general housekeeping, and assist maintenance staff. Perform laboratory analysis and jar test to determine optimum chemical dosages. Additionally, the Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for keeping logbooks, lab books, lab reports, midnight daily total reports, inspection reports, backwash logs, and updating the ozone database. Operate and monitor water treatment plant systems using DCS and SCADA computer systems, conduct visual plant inspections, monitor plant operations and processes, and work safely with and around treatment Chemicals. Detect problems to ensure proper operation and make process decisions as deemed appropriate. Additionally, we train new employees in the operations and maintenance of Two Surface Water Treatment Plants, utilizing the latest treatment technology and focusing on continuous quality improvement. This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
Supplemented by vocational/technical training in water treatment plant operations and water distribution systems.
0-2 years of experience in public sector water treatment plant operations (for Level I).
Under the supervision of an operator II or III must be able to work day or evening shift as required and overtime when necessary.
Valid Arizona Driver's license.
ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification at the time of hire (for Level I).
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
2 years or more of technical training beyond high school in water treatment (for Level II).
2 - 5 years of experience in public sector water distribution systems and in water treatment (for Level II).
Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification and Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification at the time of hire or promotion (for Level II).
4 years or more of technical training beyond high school in water treatment (for Level III).
2 years of experience in public sector water distribution systems and 4 years of experience in water treatment (for Level III).
Grade 3 Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification at the time of hire or promotion (for Level III).

Responsibilities

Operate the water treatment plant, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system or manually.
Conduct minor plant and equipment maintenance, including general housekeeping, and assist maintenance staff.
Perform laboratory analysis and jar test to determine optimum chemical dosages.
Keep logbooks, lab books, lab reports, midnight daily total reports, inspection reports, backwash logs, and updating the ozone database.
Operate and monitor water treatment plant systems using DCS and SCADA computer systems.
Conduct visual plant inspections.
Monitor plant operations and processes.
Work safely with and around treatment Chemicals.
Detect problems to ensure proper operation and make process decisions as deemed appropriate.
Train new employees in the operations and maintenance of Two Surface Water Treatment Plants, utilizing the latest treatment technology and focusing on continuous quality improvement.