Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator , II, III

We Are Seeking Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Wastewater 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 opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

• Operating and monitoring wastewater treatment processes plant-wide, using both SCADA systems and manual controls
• Performing lab testing and analysis to manage biological treatment, chemical dosing, and disinfection processes
• Completing routine plant and equipment maintenance, including general housekeeping and support to maintenance staff
• Maintaining accurate operational records — log books, lab reports, inspection reports, and daily rounds
• Building a working knowledge of treatment plant operations, the reuse distribution system, and the wastewater collection system
• For a full list of duties, please review the job descriptions:
  Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III

This is a full-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will.

• Posting Closes:
  September 6, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews:
  Week of September 14, 2026
• Tentative
  
  Start Date:
  
  September 28, 2026

You're someone who takes pride in precision and doesn't mind getting your hands dirty to keep essential infrastructure running. You're comfortable learning new systems — whether that means reading SCADA displays or running lab analysis on a complex biological treatment process — and you know how to document your work carefully so nothing slips through the cracks. Shift work, physical demands, and the occasional hazard that comes with operating a treatment plant don't intimidate you;

you show up ready to problem-solve and help protect the community's water systems. Shift work, physical demands, and the occasional hazard that comes with operating a treatment plant don't intimidate you; you show up ready to problem-solve and help protect the community's water systems. You see this role as a launchpad rather than a landing spot, and you're ready to work toward your ADEQ certifications and advancement within your first two years.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• 0–2 years of experience in public-sector wastewater treatment plant operations
• Ability to work day, evening, and night shifts as required, including overtime when necessary, under the direction of a Wastewater Treatment Operator II or III
• Valid Arizona driver license
• ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification within 6 months of hire (Grade 2 required for advancement to Operator
  2)
• Confined space entry certification within 6 months of hire
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)
• 2-5 years of experience in public-sector wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Must be able to work day, evening, and night shifts as required and overtime when necessary
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification by time of hire or promotion
• Must be certified for confined space entry within 6 months of hire.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D)
• 5 plus years of experience in public-sector wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Must be able to work day, evening, and night shifts as required and overtime when necessary.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• ADEQ Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification at time of hire.
• ADEQ Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator…