Wastewater Operator III

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LU Service Corp.

Goodyear, AZ, US, 85338

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Responsible for operating, monitoring and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities and related systems to provide safe, reliable and compliant wastewater treatment. The Operator monitors treatment processes, performs sampling and laboratory testing, operates treatment equipment and control systems, maintains operational records, performs routine maintenance, and responds to equipment and process abnormalities.

Hourly Rate: $28.83-$35.34 depending on experience

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Monitor pumps, motors, blowers, valves, clarifiers, aerators, chemical feed equipment and related systems.
• Monitor plant operations SCADA and other process-control systems.
• Collect wastewater, sludge and effluent samples and perform required laboratory tests.
• Adjust equipment and treatment processes based on operating conditions and analytical results.
• Perform inspections and routine preventive maintenance of treatment equipment.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, test results and compliance records.
• Assist in preparing information and reports required by environmental and other regulatory agencies.
• Operate and inspect lift stations and other wastewater collection or treatment facilities, where applicable.
• Handle treatment chemicals and biosolids in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Diagnose operational problems and respond to alarms, process upsets and equipment failures.

• High school Diploma/ GED
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in wastewater treatment operations.
• High knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, pumps, mechanical equipment, instrumentation and basic laboratory procedures, regulatory compliance requirements, and safe operating procedures.
• Arizona locations require an ADEQ Grade 3 Operator License in Wastewater Treatment.
• High knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, pumps, mechanical equipment, instrumentation and basic laboratory procedures.
• Ability to read meters, gauges, drawings and operating procedures.
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with computerized process-control systems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency call-outs as required.
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license. May require a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License), with appropriate classification and endorsements.
• Work requires the ability to read maps, manuals, work orders, and blueprints.
• Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, as well as knowledge of common wastewater treatment calculations and…