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The purpose of this position is to operate and monitor the treatment plant to ensure all Federal and State regulations and standards are met. A water treatment plant operator is responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water. The plant operator is responsible for operating and maintaining various equipment and processes in water. The treatment plant process includes coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. The operator monitors water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, and chlorine levels to ensure that water is safe for consumption. In addition to the plant, the operator is also responsible for monitoring and adjusting the production and distribution system via SCADA. This includes changing set points, turning on/off pumps and wells, monitoring chlorine levels, and responding to any system/site alarms. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned. Shift work, weekends, holidays, standby duty, and callback duty may be required.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Great communication skills
• Ability to well work with others as well as on your own
• Self-motivated, responsible and accountable
• Trustworthy

** 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.

In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers competitive compensation and benefit package to eligible employee groups.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.

Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

A standard twelve-month probationary period must be served. However, it may be extended depending on incumbent performance. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies only until closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES

** Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff **

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school graduation or equivalency
• Experience: 2 - 4 years' experience. Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions
• Physical Demands: Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 25 and 50 pounds.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Arizona Class "D" Driver's License upon hire
• One Grade III Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Certification in Water Treatment upon hire