Water Treatment Operator 3

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: High School - GEDSalary Range: $29.46 - $44.30 Hourly Job Category:
Operations

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.

• 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.

• 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.