Water​/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

Job Description Introduction

PLEASE NOTE:

You must currently have a Grade 2 Operator certification, or higher, in Water Treatment at the time of application.

Join a team that keeps our community moving forward! The City is seeking a skilled and motivated Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II to help ensure the safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible operation of our wastewater treatment systems. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a hands-on, collaborative environment and are passionate about protecting public health and preserving our natural resources.

We value diverse perspectives, welcome operators from all backgrounds, and encourage those with the expertise, curiosity, and commitment to operational excellence to apply. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact every day while growing your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace, we’d be excited to hear from you.

The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II performs intermediate-level operational tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of the City’s water and wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $37.72/hour.

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• 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.

• 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 2 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Wastewater 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.

For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently % which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee’s PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

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