Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant And Remote Facilities Operator

Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant andRemote Facilities Operators (Senior Utility Operators) operate and maintain Wastewater Treatment processes and equipment to control flow, process water, wastewater sludge, and maintain effluent quality well pumps and booster stations. The job involves wastewater system operation and/or providing routine maintenance in support of the system needs. This position serves as a lead role responsible for handling complex operation and maintenance issues. Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant andRemote Facilities Operators have the ability to lead teams and work independently with minimal instruction.

Multiple vacant positions are available at the City of Phoenix's 23rd Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Pay Range: $30.31 to $42.64 per hour.

Hiring Range: $30.31 to $36.84 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

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• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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• Three years of skilled experience in operations and maintenance of a water/Wastewater Treatment Plant, facility, or system including the repair of pumps, valves, and motors in an industrial setting.
• Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Treatment Grade 3 certification at the time of application.
  • Appropriate certification must be maintained as a condition of employment in this classification.
  • If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the ADEQ (http://www.azdeq.gov) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency.
• Possession of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification at the time of application.
  • Required to maintain annual SCBA certification through refresher training and annual physical examination per Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
  • Required to respond to chemical emergency alarms wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators and SCBA.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Maintenance experience.
• Process lab sampling experience.
• Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.
• Requires walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Moving heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances may be required.
• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.

Recruitment closes March 21, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Senior Utility Operator*SCBA, JC:50341, ID#53424, 03/07/2024, USM, RG, Benefits:002

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