Water Operator I, II

Water Operator I, II

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a Full Time, Permanent position in EPCOR’s White Tanks Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant in Surprise, Az.

This individual will work at EPCOR’s largest surface water treatment plant in Arizona.  Operator will perform plant operations duties including checking, troubleshooting and improving water production facility, process control, maintaining equipment, chemical handling, as well as system sampling and lab work to ensure treated water meets County, State and EPA quality standards.  Conducts various tests to determine proper chemical feed rates, calculates chemical feed rates and changes pump settings as needed.  Monitors and operates telemetry systems, and completes maintenance and operations records.

What you’d be responsible for

Receive job assignments through work orders and verbal instructions from Operations Foreman or Operations Supervisor, and is expected to carry projects through to completion with limited supervision.  Participates through hands-on work, prioritizes assignments and decides what equipment and materials are needed to accomplish them.  Must be able to read and interpret water facility plans and lab data. 

What’s required to be successful

Must have some working knowledge or interest in learning about all of the various aspects of surface water treatment operations including:

• Water treatment and water distribution systems,
• safety practices in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in water, 
• ability to perform accurate arithmetic computations,
• process control and laboratory procedures,
• procedures, materials, tools, equipment and safety hazards and precautions common to assigned area of responsibility,
• Experience in the use of computer spreadsheet programs and data collection software.

Ability to use both hand and power tools.  Able to work rotating schedules, nights, and weekends.  Ability to perform standardized water quality tests; familiarity with drinking water rules and regulations.   Ability to read and interpret meters, charts, gauges and recording devices.  May be required to move heavy objects.  Able to continually lift, bend, climb stairs and work with mechanical hand tools. 

All candidates must have High School diploma or equivalent, and valid driver’s license with good driving record.  

Operator I requirements:

Must have at least 1 years of experience in the operation of water facilities; and must also have the following certifications for water operator eligibility:

Water: ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment certifications

Distribution:   ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution certifications

Operator II requirements:

Must have at least 2 years of experience in the operation of water facilities; and must also have the following certifications for water operator eligibility:

Water: ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment certifications

Distribution:   ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution certifications

Must be able to prepare necessary relevant spreadsheets and word documents using various software programs as required.

• Surface Water Treatment preferred.

Other important facts about this job

This person must be dependable, reliable and self-directed.  Must be able to be at work every day on time and able to work rotating schedules.  Individuals filling this position must operate Company owned vehicles in a safe manner, and have a valid Arizona driver’s license with good driving record. An Arizona Class D driver’s license.

This position is subject to paid call back, overtime and week-end/holiday emergency call-outs and on-call duty.  Position has the potential for exposure to dust, pollen, chemicals, water and sewage.  Must be able to tolerate extreme heat in the outdoors. 

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive wage, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Glendale AZ, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.