Water​/Wastewater Operator

United States, Arizona, Yuma

Water/Wastewater Operator 2

Non-Union Position. WTR-Operations Staff-Foothills 2;
Yuma, Arizona (US-AZ). Regular FT, Non-Exempt. Posting # 5527

NW Natural Water owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in communities throughout Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Since 2018, we have acquired more than 30 utilities and today serve more than 190,000 people via 76,000 connections.

Our parent company, NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. The company operates through NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests, serving a combined population of over 2.6 million people.

NW Natural Holdings' Texas operations are some of the fastest growing utilities in the nation, where our focus is on supporting developers by providing essential services to new communities. Our highly driven out-of-the-box thinkers are motivated to meet developer/builder timelines and requirements and pride themselves on partnerships with the developers, builders, and communities we serve.

Works under general supervision performing a variety of skilled tasks pertaining to the installation, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, while continuing to develop the education and skills needed to achieve Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certifications.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Compile records and reports in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations
• Analyze data and perform mathematical calculations following laboratory procedures to make operational adjustments
• Communicate effectively with management and other operators at a technical level appropriate for the role
• Follow all safety policies and participate in specialized training for hazardous materials handling and confined space entry
• Perform daily operation and testing of wastewater treatment facilities
• Assist with utility construction activities, including excavation, pipe installation, and system testing
• Operate equipment used in water/wastewater operations, including but not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, loaders, sewer flushing equipment, and excavators
• Support planning and design efforts for water and wastewater projects
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations governing water/wastewater operations
• Perform maintenance and repair of water and wastewater systems, facilities, and grounds
• Comply with Company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Comply with Company grooming and uniform standards

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Arizona driver's license; CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to use respirators and self-contained breathing apparatus
• Ability to access confined spaces such as trenches, manholes, lift stations, reservoirs, and towers
• Must possess or be able to obtain an ADEQ Class II certification in one of the following areas:
  • Water Distribution
  • Wastewater Collections
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Maintain required continuing education units (CEUs) to support ADEQ certification requirements
• Ability to work weekends, variable shifts, and participate in on-call rotation as needed

• Work is performed on location at Foothills Utilities water or wastewater facilities and infrastructure

• This position requires participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must be available to respond to emergency and time-sensitive situations outside of regular working hours, often with short notice.

Health & Wellness -

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance -

• 80 Hours of Sick Time
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement

$24.88-$35.95 (Level
2) per hour, depending on qualifications

To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and…