Water Treatment Plant Operator II & III

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator II & III. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. 

Gilbert has two Water Treatment Plants; our North Water Treatment Plant and our San Tan Vista Water Treatment Plant, located at 3695 E. Ocotillo Rd, our current vacancy is at our San Tan Vista Water Treatment Plant . 

The Water Treatment Plant Operator reports to the Water Treatment Plant Utility Supervisor. The primary job duties of the Water Treatment Plant Operators include:

• Operate the water treatment plant including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system or manually.  
• Conduct minor plant and equipment maintenance including general housekeeping and provide assistance to maintenance staff. 
• Perform laboratory analysis and jar test to determine optimum chemical dosages.
• Additionally, the Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for keeping log books, lab books, lab reports, midnight daily total reports, inspection reports, backwash logs and updating ozone database.
• Operate and monitor water treatment plant systems using DCS and SCADA computer systems, conduct visual plant inspections, monitor plant operations and processes, ability to work with and around treatment Chemicals in a safe manner, detect problems to ensure proper operation and make process decisions as deemed appropriate.
• Additionally, we train new employees in the operations and maintenance of Two Surface Water Treatment Plants utilizing the latest in treatment technology focused on continuous quality improvement.

 You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.  You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes.  You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do!  In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily.

Candidates for a Level II Operator must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years or more of technical training beyond high school in water treatment.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in public sector water distribution system and in water treatment.
• Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification at the time of hire or promotion.
• Pay range for a Water Treatment Plant Operator II is $28.30 - $41.04.
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 Candidates for a Level III Operator must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4 years or more of technical training beyond high school in water treatment.
• 2 years of experience in public sector water distribution system and 4 years of experience in water treatment.
• Grade 3 Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification at the time of hire or promotion.
• Pay range for a Water Treatment Plant Operator III is $30.15 - $45.23.
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 Work will require climbing portable ladders and entering confined spaces. Operators work varied shifts requiring the availability to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends on a rotating schedule.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. 

The first review of applications taking place on Thursday, December 19, 2024, then every other Thursday while the posting remains open with a final review after the posting close date. 

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards:  We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play. Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
 
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $28 - $45