Water Treatment Operator I, II, or III

Water

Treatment

Operator

I

, II

or III

Highlights of the job

We

are hiring

a Full Tim

e

, Permanent

position

in EPCOR’s San Tan District in San Tan Valley

, Az.

This individual will

work at

EPCOR’s largest surface water treatment plant in Arizona

.  Operator w

ill perform

plant operations duties including checking, troubleshooting an

d improving water production facility

, process control, maintaining equipment, chemical handling, as well as system sampling and lab work to ensure treated water meets County, State and EPA quality standards.  Conducts various tests to determine proper chemical feed rates, calculates chemical feed rates and changes pump settings as needed.  Monitors and operates telemetry

systems

, and

c

ompletes maintenance and operations records

.

What you’d be responsible for

Receive job assignments through work orders and verbal instructions from

Operations Foreman or

Operations

Supervisor

and

is exp

ected

to carry projects through to completion

with limited supervision.  Participates through hands-on work, prioritizes assignments

and decides what equipment and materials are

needed to accomplish them

.  Mus

t be able to read and interpret

water f

acility plans and lab data.

What’s required to be successful

Must have

some working knowledge or interest in learning about

all of

the various

aspects of ground

water

treatment o

perations including:

- Water treatment

and water dis

tribution systems,

- safety practices in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in

water

,

- a

bility to perform accura

te arithmetic computations,

- process control and

laboratory procedures,

- procedures, materials, tools, equipment and safety hazards and precautions common to as

signed

area

of responsibility,

- Experience

in the use of computer spreadsheet programs and data collection software.

Ability to use both hand and power tools.  Able to work rotating schedule

s, nights, and weekends.

Ability to perform

standardized water

quality tests; familiarity with drinking water rules and regulations.   Ability to read and interpret meters, charts, gauges and recording devices.  May be required to move heavy objects.  Able to continually lift, bend, climb stairs and work with mechanical hand tools.

All candidates must have High School diploma or equivalent

, and valid driver’s li

cense with good driving record. Must be willing to obtain a CDL with Hazmat endorsement.

Operator I

requirements

:

Must have at least 1

years

of experience in the oper

ation of water

facilities; and must also have the following certification

s for water

operator eligibility

:

Water

:

ADEQ Grade 1

Water Treatment certifications

Distribution:

ADEQ Grade 1

Water Distribution

certifications

Operator II

requirements

:

Must have at least 2

years of experience in the op

eration of water

facilities; and must also have the following certification

s for water

operator eligibility:

Water

:

ADE

Q

Grade 2

Water Treatment certifications

Distribution:

ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution certifications

Must

be able to prepare necessary relevant spreadsheets and word documents using various software programs as required.

Operator III

requirements

:

Must have at least 3

years of experience in the op

eration of water

facilities; and must also have the following

certifications for water

operator eligibility:

Water

:

ADEQ

Grade 3 Water Treatment certifications

Distribution

:

ADEQ

Grade Distribution 3 certifications

Must

be able to prepare necessary relevant spreadsheets and word documents using various software programs as required.

Other important facts about this job

This person must be dependable, reliable and self-directed.

Must be a

ble to be at work every day

on time

and a

ble to work rotating schedule

s

.  Individuals filling this position must operate Company owned vehicles in a safe

manner,

and

have a valid Arizona driver’s license with good driving record. An

Arizona Class D driver’s license.

This position is subject to

paid

call back

, overtime and

week-end

/holiday emergency

call-outs

and on-call duty.  Position has the potential for exposure to dust, pollen, chemicals, water and sewage.  Must be able to tolerate extreme

heat

in the

outdoors

.

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benef

its such as a competitive wage

, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as

a Best

Places to Work

employer

and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in

and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in

the United States.

- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal,

driving

,

educational

, and/or credit) and professional reference checks

is

required.

- To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-

employment

drug testing

will

be required.

EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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