Wastewater Treatment Operator

Wastewater Treatment Operator I

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Performs semi‑skilled work in the operation and maintenance of wastewater reclamation facilities, treatment plant processes, equipment, and appurtenances as well as reclaimed water system. Maintains, monitors, installs, and/or repairs the City’s wastewater and reclaimed water facilities.

Salary: $47,611.20 - $70,678.40 annually
Location: Goodyear, AZ
Job Type: Full‑Time Regular
Job Number: FY2600616
Division: Water Services – Reclamation
Opening Date: 12/24/2025
Closing Date: 1/7/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA: Non‑Exempt

• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations by streamlining work processes and maintaining records and documents daily.
• Delivers outstanding customer service and maintains open communication with internal and external customers.
• Adheres to industry and City safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions.
• Operates all equipment used in wastewater reclamation facilities and performs daily lab procedures, interpreting results and making necessary adjustments.

• Formal Education/Knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum one year in a related field.
• Certifications: Valid driver’s license, ADEQ Grade I Operator License in Wastewater Treatment, and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 12 months of hire.
• Reading, math, writing, managerial, policy/decision making, technical skills, and human relations skills as outlined.

• Become familiar with City policies, safety standards, and SOPs.
• Perform all daily rounds, equipment inspections, required data collection and maintain operational logbooks.
• Use Lucity work order system and complete timesheets and leave forms.
• Explain the importance of safety and record keeping.

• Perform process laboratory testing and update supervisor with daily results.
• Keep supervisor apprised of equipment issues and facility conditions.
• Understand the Aquifer Protection Permit and AZPDES permit alert limits.
• Obtain a Class B CDL driver’s license with Tanker endorsement.

• Process digested solids and operate centrifuge operations.
• Identify RAS and WAS pipe routing at all Water Reclamation Facilities.
• Explain hydraulic flow path and effluent discharge options.
• Obtain ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Treatment certification.
• Understand Nitrification and De‑nitrification processes.

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year (increasing with longevity).
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, plus floating holiday.
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year.
• Health, dental, vision insurance – three health plans, two dental plans, vision available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Short‑Term Disability, Cancer Benefit, and Life Insurance (city‑paid).
• Longevity pay from year six.
• Tuition Assistance: up to $5,250 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program and onsite wellness center.
• Access to Goodyear Recreation Center and robust employee well‑being program.
• Free identity theft monitoring and protection with Aura.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%).
• Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee $12.50 per pay period).
• Retirement: ASRS Defined Benefit plan with mandatory contributions %.

City of Goodyear
1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, Arizona 85395
Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov