1177 Job Title: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I Opening Date/Time: Tue. 03/20/18 12:00 AM Arizona Time Closing Date/Time: Sun. 04/01/18 11:59 PM Arizona Time Salary: $21.23 - $28.66 Hourly Job Type: Fulltime-Regular Location: 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, Arizona Department: Public Works & Utilities Description Benefits Supplemental Questions The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I, at our Ocotillo Water Reclamation Facility. Classification Summary: The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform operations and maintenance duties in a wastewater treatment facility, including monitoring, operating, maintaining, and adjusting equipment. This is an entry-level position within the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Series. Employees in this classification will acquire the necessary skills and related training to perform the more routine operation and maintenance duties at a wastewater treatment facility. An employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance duties in the City's Public Works & Utilities Department. This position may be required to work varied shifts throughout the year including nights, weekends and holidays and must be able to work overtime and standby as required. Essential Functions (list not exhaustive): Assists in operating, maintaining, monitoring, and adjusting all wastewater plant process equipment, including pumps, motors, gauges, meters, aerators, blowers, chlorinators, chemical feeds, sludge equipment and the SCADA system to ensure treated water meets City, County and State quality standards; Operates dewatering equipment including gravity belt thickeners and belt filter presses; Performs daily rounds at the plant by visually checking facilities, equipment, machinery, chemical levels and related systems to ensure proper operation and to detect equipment failures, potential leaks, or other problem situations; Assists in monitoring off-site wells and reclaimed distribution systems, including operating equipment by reading chemical and flow levels; inspects equipment, identifies equipment problems, may make minor repairs and adjustments; Operates valves, gates and pumps to adjust water flows and chemical injection rates; performs routine maintenance work on valves, feeders, and related equipment as required; Assists in monitoring and adjusting flows through wells, pumps, reservoirs and meters to control the distribution system and system pressure; Learns to recognize the need for and may make basic treatment and operational changes to the wastewater processes and distribution systems; Reads and interprets meters, gauges, and instruments; enters daily readings into computer databases and/or spreadsheets; Performs general site maintenance activities; cleans out basins, clarifiers, channels, reservoirs, filters, and cleans plant process and building and areas; Helps organize contracted sludge hauling activities; Assists with maintenance, repair, and overhaul of equipment and machinery; Performs building and facility maintenance and custodial tasks; Prepares and maintains work records, including work orders, maintenance and repair logs, flow records, vehicle inspection forms, daily work logs, and other documentation; May perform sampling and laboratory testing duties; Assists with inspecting, testing and evaluating incoming supplies, materials and equipment; Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED equivalency; and One (1) year experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a water or wastewater utility or other related industrial experience or the completion of City of Chandler's TEMP Plant Operator Trainee Program; and ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate at time of hire or promotion; and ADEQ Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification within one (1) year of hire or promotion date; and Hazwoper 40 Hour Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion date; and Valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Desirable Qualifications: One (1) to three (3) years of wastewater treatment system experience; Work Environment: The primary duties of this class are performed in a treatment plant and outdoor environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions, hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment, exposure to hazardous and allergenic chemicals and materials and exposure to raw wastewater, and working in confined spaces. This position is a regular full-time position and is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for four (4) months should another position become available. The City of Chandler will conduct a Universal background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as a condition of employment. In addition a pre-employment MVRRS (Motor Vehicle Record Request System) check will be conducted as a condition of employment; all offers are contingent upon acceptable results. Please apply online at www.chandleraz.gov/hr/jobs by Sunday, April 1, 2018, 11:59 pm. The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodations.