Water Treatment Operator II​/Underfill

Water Treatment Plant Operator

This recruitment requires certifications at the time of application. Please review the "Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements" section of the posting. Join our team and help support a vital community resource as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. We are seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about protecting public health, supporting sustainable water practices, and contributing to the reliable delivery of safe, high-quality water.

Whether you are early in your operator career or bring advanced experience to the role, we welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This recruitment will fill either a Water Treatment Plant Operator I or II position, depending on qualifications. If you are motivated by teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful work that directly serves our community, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

About the Positions:

Water Treatment Plant Operator I:
Under direct oversight from a Water Treatment Plant Operator II, III, IV performs a variety of skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City's water or wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.

Water Treatment Plant Operator II:
The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II position is responsible for monitoring treatment processes, operating plant equipment, collecting and analyzing process data, analyzes system performance via computerized control systems, and responds to changing plant conditions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Applicants that do not meet all the minimum requirements for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II position may be considered for an underfill as a Water Treatment Plant Operator I, depending on applicant qualifications. If the position is underfilled, the salary offered would be commensurate with the lower level classification. The minimum requirements for the underfill position are listed below in the minimum qualifications section.

Anticipated starting salary for the Water Treatment Plant Operator I (underfill position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is $29.13 - $39.34/hour and mid-point for this position is $34.22/hour.

Anticipated starting salary for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is $32.11 - $43.37/hour and mid-point for this position is $37.72/hour.

Water Treatment Plant Operator I (Underfill - Grade 1 Operator Certification required) - Minimum Qualifications

$ 29.13 - $39.34 /hour

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
• The ability to demonstrate some basic knowledge of the principles involved in the operation of advanced, and complex water or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of advanced computerized systems such as those utilized in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess upon hire or promotion and maintain a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Treatment.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Water Treatment Plant Operator II (Grade 2 Operator Certification required) - Minimum Qualifications

$32.11 - $43.37/hour

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Two years' experience in the operation of advanced, complex water and/or wastewater treatment facility.
• Experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical trouble shooting.
• OR:
  Satisfactory completion of the Scottsdale Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator Apprentice Program or one year as a Scottsdale Water/Wastewater Operator I will meet the required years of experience for the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state…