Wastewater Operator in Training II or III

Wastewater Operator

We're excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Full-Time, Permanent Wastewater Operator (I, II, III, or In ‑ Training) in our Central District. This role is based at the Northwest Valley Wastewater Plant in Sun City, where you'll be part of a team that keeps essential services running smoothly for the community.

As a Wastewater Operator, you'll take on hands-on, meaningful work that keeps our treatment facilities operating at their best. Your day-to-day will include:

• Operating and monitoring wastewater treatment systems
• Troubleshooting equipment and process issues
• Performing maintenance to keep pumps and treatment facilities in top shape
• Identifying opportunities to improve plant performance and reliability

If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters — and where you can grow your skills across multiple operator levels — this is a great place to build your career.

What you'd be responsible for:

• Performs work involving the operations, maintenance and control of wastewater plants and lift stations; monitoring operations, analyzing chemical processes, canvassing the process and performing various functions in process controls.
• Participates in the operation, maintenance, control, and repair of all related plant process equipment including; pumps, motors, chlorinators, chemical feeds, and basic laboratory instruments to ensure treated wastewater meets County, State and EPA quality standards. Obtains samples and performs testing.
• Operates, monitors, and adjusts, as necessary, all related plant process equipment, including chemical pumps.
• Conducts various tests to determine proper chemical feed rates, calculates chemical feed rates and changes pump settings as needed.
• Monitors telemetry systems.
• Assists in the safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
• Makes equipment adjustments, lubrications, minor repairs and reports equipment problems.
• Makes field repairs on motors, pumps, and valves.
• Performs housekeeping duties in order to keep all facilities clean and neat.
• Must meet or exceed in all areas of the annual performance evaluation in order to qualify for placement in the Step Program for annual pay increases.
• Help assist in updating waste water facility assets utilizing EPCOR specific CMMS programs.
• Other duties as required.

What's required to be successful:

• Knowledge of the operation, methods, practices, techniques and servicing requirements of wastewater treatment and pumping facilities, and wastewater collection facilities.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in wastewater facilities.
• Good knowledge of procedures, materials, tools, equipment and safety hazards and precautions common to assigned area of responsibility.
• Able to continually lift, bend, climb stairs and work with mechanical hand tools.
• Ability to perform accurate arithmetic computations.
• Ability to perform standardized wastewater laboratory analyses; familiarity with wastewater rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret meters, charts, gauges and recording devices.
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records and make computer entries.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and regulations.
• Ability to move 55 gallon drums.
• Able to work rotating schedule.
• Must have basic computer knowledge. Construction and/or mechanical experience a plus.
• Experience with computers and data collection software.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• This position is subject to call back, overtime and week-end /holiday emergency call-outs and call duty.
• Position has the potential for exposure to dust, pollen, chemicals, water and sewage. Must be able to tolerate extreme heat.

All candidates must have:

Wastewater Operator-in-Training requirements:

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Arizona Class B CDL desirable.
• Ability to obtain ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment within six months of hire.

Wastewater Operator I requirements:

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience
• ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment and/or ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collections Certification.
• Arizona Class B CDL desirable.

Wastewater Operator II requirements:

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience
• ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment and/or ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collections Certification.
• Arizona Class B CDL desirable.

Wastewater Operator III requirements:

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3 + years of experience
• ADEQ Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment and/or ADEQ Grade 3 Wastewater Collections Certification.
• Arizona Class B CDL desirable.

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company…