About this role
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of system management personnel, Water Treatment Operator 4, and Water Treatment Operator 3, the Water Treatment Operator 2 is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities.
JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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 water production, treatment, storage and recharge facilities as applicable.
- 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.
- Must be available to respond to water production and treatment emergencies.
- Perform duties of Water Treatment Operator 1 and Serviceman or Servicewoman.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Skills, knowledge and physical requirements include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
The following are required:
- High school diploma or equivalent GED.
- Successful demonstration of the required skill level related to water production and treatment facilities as determined by system management personnel.
- Six months experience performing the duties of a Production and Treatment Operator 1 or similar experience.
- Valid Arizona driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Valid ADEQ Grade 1 or higher Water Distribution Operator Certification and valid ADEQ Grade 2 or higher Water Treatment Operator Certification.