Water Treatment Plant Operator II

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About The Position

This position performs journeyman-level operational tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment plant equipment and processes.

Selection Process: Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
 

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening for the past 7 years
• Pre-employment Drug test
• Pre-employment Physical/Hearing Test

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Three years experience in the operation of advanced, complex water treatment facility.
• Experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in water treatment facilities.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical trouble shooting.
• Satisfactory completion of the Scottsdale Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator Apprentice Program will meet the required years of experience for the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II.

• Water - Must possess upon hire or promotion, and maintain a Grade II operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Treatment.

• This position requires satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical that includes a pulmonary/respiratory exam.

• Laboratory practices required to properly evaluate treatment processes, such as Dissolved Oxygen (DO), potential Hydrogen (pH), jar test, Chlorine (CL2) residual, turbidity, color, hardness, (TSS), (TDS), Chemical/physical processes used in water such as coagulation, flocculation, settling, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection.
• Basic operational practices and principles of advanced water treatment processes such as membrane filtration plants.

• Maintains and operates plant equipment and processes related to water and advanced water treatment systems on an assigned shift.
• Prioritizes activities between the different treatment facilities and systems, including the operation of valves, gates, pumps, and machinery manually, locally in automatic mode or remote via computerized control strategy.
• Samples and analyzes influents/effluents, source water/product water, feed water, and permeate to detect quality variations, interpret laboratory results, reading sheets, process test, computerized data, and information trends to identify variations in flow and water quality and make appropriate changes.
• Oversees operation of an assigned treatment facility to maintain day to day operation necessary to meet all required Local, State and Federal regulations pertaining to the production of reuse, ground injection and potable water and comply with prescribed operating and safety standards.
• Uses a variety of standard testing procedures to determine problems and any adjustments needed in the treatment process.
• Conducts tours of facilities; responds to plant emergencies; and maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works with highly hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, sulfuric acid and sulfur dioxide following strict Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and Health(ADOSH) and Water Resources departmental guidelines.
• Work around or uses potentially hazardous materials requiring the use of specialized equipment.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds both short and long distances.
• Lift and carry heavy (up to 100 pounds or more) equipment, drums and chemicals for distances of 20 feet or more with the assistance of a hand cart or power equipment.
• Exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Moderate exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease or pathogenic substances.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends and a call-out schedule.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.