We are seeking a Lead Wastewater Operator for assignment in Prescott Valley, Arizona. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant including maintenance of equipment, process control/testing and other day-to-day activities on an assigned shift.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm
** This position has an on-call schedule **
** This position requires a valid Grade 3 ADEQ Wastewater Operator License **
** This position requires a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement **
- Assists supervisor and management in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant and plant processes
- Acts in the capacity of Operations Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor
- In the absence of the supervisor, prepares documents and reports for management, client, and state reporting
- Provides work assignments, scheduling shifts, preparing work schedules, and other duties, excluding disciplinary actions
- Maintains the HACH WIMS database for the wastewater facility
- Operates, maintains, and performs minor repairs on wastewater treatment plant and/or conveyance system
- Establishes and maintains effective sample procedures of water and/or wastewater influent and effluent
- Diagnoses operating problems and directs and performs necessary corrective action
- Performs operations activities including taking samples and performing process laboratory tests and analyses when needed or when on call
- Inspects equipment to locate needed repairs and maintenance
- Makes process/operational control adjustments, reads gauges and meters, records data, prepares necessary shift and log reports
- Determines proper chemical flow rates
- Participate in the training of Operators
- Adjusts schedules as needed during emergency situations
- Ability and willingness to work on-call shifts, as requested, including being fit and able to respond to call-ins in a timely manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED
- A valid Drivers License
- 1+ years experience in operating water/wastewater treatment facilities
- A valid Grade 3 ADEQ Wastewater Operator License
- A Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement