Operator

Utility System Operator II (Water Production)

The purpose of this position is to provide technical skilled work and act as a mentor to other operators who are learning or training on the job. This is accomplished by performing a wide variety of advanced and specialized duties, providing technical guidance, monitoring work, and assisting staff with some difficult assignments. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned. Shift work, weekends, holidays, standby duty, and call-back duty may be required.

The purpose of this position is to provide semi-skilled and skilled installation, maintenance, and repair work on the water and wastewater systems. This is accomplished by servicing equipment pertaining to water distribution/wastewater collection systems, wastewater facilities, and well-field treatment and delivery systems. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned. Shift work, weekends, holidays, standby duty, and callback duty may be required.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Ability to perform skilled work and maintenance on Water Production equipment and assist in occasional training to other less skilled Utility Systems Operators. Informs Lead of project performance and provides general input on employee's performance.
• Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.
• Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
• Will assist in the installation, maintenance, inspections, and repair of equipment, machinery and systems related to Water Production.
• Ability to respond and troubleshoot customer concerns about water pressure as well as water quality concerns including taste, odor and color complaints.
• Ability to work with other departments regarding water quality and environmental compliance.
• Investigates and resolves technical problems and customer complaints and informs management of operational issues, needs or concerns.
• Assist in training and providing technical assistance to staff.
• Ability to oversee proper preventative maintenance procedures; maintains records pertaining to maintenance schedules, including activities, labor and cost using Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school graduation or equivalency
• Experience: 1 year of previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions.
• Physical Demands: A main requirement of the job is physical labor.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid Arizona Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Tanker and HazMAT endorsement upon hire. One (1) Grade I Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Certification (ADEQ) in appropriate field upon hire. Must obtain Grade II ADEQ Certification in appropriate field within one year of hire.

Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then Peoria is the place for you!

We are: Professional~Ethical~Open~Responsive~Innovative~Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [email protected] or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.