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PLANT OPERATOR II
Applications will be reviewed every two weeks.
Hourly Salary Range:
$28.21 - $37.81
Department / Division:
Municipal Utilities / Water Utilities
Job Type:
Full-Time Regular
This position is classified as safety sensitive.
Schedule:
Initial training schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Requires working assigned training shifts on any 24/7 schedule.
RC#901795
DESCRIPTION
The Plant Operator II will perform a variety of skilled technical duties and tasks in the operation, maintenance and testing at the City’s water or wastewater treatment plant facilities based on assignment. Monitor plant functions, collect samples, perform laboratory testing and adjust chemical feeds and equipment to adhere regulatory compliance.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Follow safety regulations and safe work practices at facilities, including traffic/barricade compliance and confined space entry procedures; adhere to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration and water treatment guidelines.
Follow laboratory procedures and practices; evaluate treatment processes, such as pH, jar testing, residual chlorine, turbidity, chloride, total alkalinity, total hardness, calcium hardness, magnesium hardness, temperature and residual fluoride.
Monitor treatment plant functions by reading gauges, graphs, meters and control panels; perform and evaluate chemical tests to determine adjustments; adjust pumps, valves and chemical systems; shut down and start plant processes as necessary.
Perform routine rounds of the plant and execute duties pertaining to water and/or wastewater treatment and plant maintenance; observe variations in operating conditions and monitor plant functions by interpreting data through the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Collect samples and perform a variety of laboratory tests; document results and take appropriate actions; record process control data.
Assist in training and mentoring employees in the Plant Operator I+ classification, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Requires two (2) years of experience in treatment operations and/or maintenance of a water or wastewater utility or in a related industry.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Education:
Requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalency. Course work in water treatment, chemistry, biology, or a degree related to the core functions of this position is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession of an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification OR an ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification based on assignment.
When assigned to Water Treatment Facilities:
Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire date, an ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator Certification
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
Criminal history background investigation
Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
Post offer/pre-employment physical
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ
This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
