Utility Plant Operator II (Beardsley WRF) - Peoria, AZ

Position Title: Utility Plant Operator II (Beardsley WRF)

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Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school graduation or equivalency.
• Experience: 2 years' experience. Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.
• Physical Demands: Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Arizona Class "D" Driver's license upon hire.
• Candidates must possess an ADEQ Grade III certification or a Grade II certification in Wastewater Treatment upon hire, with the requirement to achieve a Grade III certification within one year of employment.

Tell me more.....

The City of Peoria Water Services is hiring for a Utility Plant Operator II position at the Beardsley Wastewater Reclamation Facility. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced operators seeking to join a collaborative team environment with excellent opportunities for learning and growth.

We are looking for candidates with wastewater plant operations experience who are ready to take on advanced-level work and responsibilities. Under general supervision, you will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks essential to the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring treatment plant and auxiliary sub-systems, making necessary adjustments.
• Promptly and effectively responding to alarms.
• Collecting and analyzing water samples.
• Maintaining daily operational logs and laboratory records to ensure state compliance reporting.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Strong skills in mathematics, mechanics, and science.
• The ability to engage in logical troubleshooting processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• The ability to maintain treatment systems (including piping, pumps, valves, and tanks) and collect field and facility samples.
• Knowledge of preparing chemical treatments for plant and effluent systems.
• Proficiency in operating instrumentation and meters for treatment systems.
• The ability to calibrate, repair, and troubleshoot treatment systems and meters.
• Expertise in using tools to repair wastewater plant auxiliary systems.
• The ability to respond to emergencies quickly and effectively.
• Strong skills in documenting records, observations, and reporting issues or lapses in best practices.
• The ability to maintain vehicles, work areas, and equipment.
• A proactive approach to encouraging the effective use of technology to improve facility operations.
• The foresight to initiate changes that address emerging facility issues.
• A commitment to continuous quality improvement, performance measurement, and benchmarking.
• Strong communication skills for clearly articulating issues, problems, and processes.
• A demonstrated commitment to plant safety practices, activities, and standards.
• A passion for learning and self-improvement.
• The ability to take direction, collaborate with others, and learn from more experienced peers.
• A willingness to work outside of normal work hours to support projects or assignments.
• Flexibility to work off-shift, weekends, and cover various shift schedules as needed.

** Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff **

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.