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Water Resources Operator I - Distribution
City of Buckeye, AZ
Buckeye, Arizona United States
Posted: Mar 13, 2025
Salary: $45,760.00 - $68,598.40 Annually USD
Full Time
Clerical and Administrative Support
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Position Scope
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GENERAL PURPOSE: Under close supervision, performs routine semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repairs and operations of water production sites water distribution lines, wastewater treatment facilities orcollections systems and lines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED equivalent; and possession of a Water/Wastewater Operator I Certification from ADEQ or the ability to acquire within one year of hire; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
One (1) year of water/wastewater maintenance and operations experience preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills Set and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
12 Month Goals:
Additional Information
Special Requirements: Grade I Certification, from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, in the selected discipline is required or the ability to acquire within one (1) year of employment. After-hours, shift, weekends and on-call work may be required. This position requires employees to be on-call on a rotating basis. On-call employees must be available to respond to the job-site within one (1) hour from the time they receive the call. Possession of a valid Arizona Driving License is required. Possession of a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one in 6 months may be required.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors in inclement weather and in public facilities.
Reports To: Water Resources Supervisor or other supervisory staff.
Supervision Exercised: None
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Employee Benefits & Wellness
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.
For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness
City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.
Closing Date/Time: 4/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
APPLICANT REVIEW, INTERVIEWS, AND CANDIDATE SELECTION MAY OCCUR PRIOR TO CLOSING
Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under close supervision, performs routine semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repairs and operations of water production sites water distribution lines, wastewater treatment facilities orcollections systems and lines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Samples/monitors water and wastewater using specialized equipment.
- Performs routine water line repairs and maintenance; plumbing work; installs and repairs water and sewer lines; installs, maintains and repairs water meters and hydrants.
- Performs daily facility inspections of well sites, water production sites, wastewater treatment facilities, and collection systems.
- Operates wastewater treatment and sludge processing disposal equipment.
- Operates a variety of equipment including; pumps, motors, chlorinators, meters, air compressors, blowers, valves and gates.
- Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
- Performs semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance and manual labor; duties will vary according to job assignment.
- Collects and delivers water and wastewater samples to laboratory.
- Picks up and delivers materials as directed.
- Completes required daily documentation, logs and reports.
- Must be available for emergency on call rotation.
- Performs field tests for physical or chemical parameters.
- Performs daily data entry and record keeping.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED equivalent; and possession of a Water/Wastewater Operator I Certification from ADEQ or the ability to acquire within one year of hire; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
One (1) year of water/wastewater maintenance and operations experience preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills Set and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- City policies and procedures.
- Principles and practices of water and wastewater operations.
- Equipment maintenance and repair methods and materials.
- Safety standards and practices.
- Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
- Principles of basic documentation and record keeping.
Skill in: - Safe and efficient operation of vehicles and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
- Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for vehicles and operational equipment.
- Interpreting and effectively communicating both verbal and written instructions.
Ability to: - Create and maintain accurate information.
- Observe, compare, and monitor data to determine compliance with prescribed operating, regulatory or safety standards.
- Enter data or information using a terminal, PC or other keyboard device.
- Learn new computer applications.
- Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
- Perceive the full range of the color spectrum.
- Work outside on uneven surfaces in extreme temperatures.
12 Month Goals:
- Learn and understand the Citywide Mission, Vision, Values, and the Water Resource Department Mission and Vision statements. Success will be evident by demonstration to the supervisor.
- Obtain an ADEQ Operator I Certificate in the related business unit (Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Collection, Distribution, Meters) if applicable.
- Become familiar with site/facility or system operations to meet the requirements for on-call status. The achievement of this goal will be evident by demonstration to the supervisor or lead operator.
- Complete mandatory safety training evidenced by certificates of completed training.
- Learn the Department’s Asset Management System and Work Order System (SAMS). The achievement of this goal is evident when entering, updating, and closing out assigned work orders.
Additional Information
Special Requirements: Grade I Certification, from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, in the selected discipline is required or the ability to acquire within one (1) year of employment. After-hours, shift, weekends and on-call work may be required. This position requires employees to be on-call on a rotating basis. On-call employees must be available to respond to the job-site within one (1) hour from the time they receive the call. Possession of a valid Arizona Driving License is required. Possession of a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one in 6 months may be required.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors in inclement weather and in public facilities.
Reports To: Water Resources Supervisor or other supervisory staff.
Supervision Exercised: None
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Employee Benefits & Wellness
The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.
For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness
City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.
Closing Date/Time: 4/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
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