Utility Plant Operator I & II – Water Treatment

Description

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team at the Pecos Water Plant as a Utility Plant Operator I or Utility Plant Operator II.

These positions are regular, full-time with benefits. These positions work rotating shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends and work overtime and standby as needed.

City of Chandler
Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is located in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. Chandler is a vibrant, diverse, fiscally responsible community with a supportive business climate that attracts global industry leaders, exciting startups, talented workers and their families. In addition to being a great place to live, play and work our local hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and ample shopping opportunities make Chandler one of Arizona's great vacation spots.

Why work for Chandler?
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually for full-time employees and up to $3,200 annually for part-time employees
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive

Who we are
Chandler was the first city in Arizona to receive accreditation of our water and wastewater operations by the American Public Works Association, the toughest accreditation to achieve in the industry. The Utilities Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's water, wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure. The Utilities team maintains and operates one water, one brine reduction and three wastewater facilities. We treat over 64 million gallons of fresh water and 30 million gallons of treated water per day from our four primary water sources: Salt River, Verde River, Colorado River and access to 31 wells of ground water supply. We also use advanced treatment processes to convert over 32 million gallons of wastewater into A+ reclaimed water to meet irrigation and industrial demands. Service is provided to the City of Chandler residential, commercial, and industrial users by a network of 1,224 miles of active water mains, 942 miles of active sewer mains, and 92 miles of reclaimed water mains.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, team work, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform operational work in a water treatment facility, as well as monitoring and operating the City's potable water distribution system.

Essential duties
1. Operates, monitors, and adjusts all water treatment plant process equipment including control panels, gauges, meters and SCADA system.
2. Monitors off-site wells, including operating equipment; reads and interprets levels, makes adjustments through SCADA; determines if there are equipment problems or need for on-site work.
3. Reviews data and determines the need for adjustments; makes treatment and operational changes to water treatment processes or distribution systems to meet water quality standards; may shut down and start plants as necessary.
4. Monitors operations of mixing, flocculation, settling and filtration and makes adjustments as needed.
5. Inspects, tests, and evaluates incoming supplies, materials and equipment; monitors inventory levels, estimates usage and orders required supplies and materials.

Utility Plant Operator I $24.65 to $33.27/hr DOE
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 are enrolled or have completed the City of Chandler's TEMP Plant Operator Trainee Program; and
• ADEQ Grade I Water Treatment Facility Operator Certificate at time of hire or promotion; and
• ADEQ Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification within one (1) year of hire or promotion date; and
• Hazwoper 40 Hour Certification within six (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.

Utility Plant Operator II $28.22 to $38.10/hr DOE
Minimum qualifications
• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Two (2) years' experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a water and/or wastewater treatment plant, facilities or distribution system including at least one (1) year of water treatment plant experience; and
• ADEQ Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate at time of hire or promotion;
• ADEQ Grade III Water Distribution Certificate at time of hire or promotion; and
• Hazwoper 40 Hour Certification within six (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.

This is a regular full-time position, 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 pre-employment drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 4/3/2023 11:59 PM Arizona