Job Description

Job Title

Utility Plant Operator II (Beardsley Plant)

Hiring Range

$26.10 to $37.73/hr.

Work Schedule

4 days per week/10 hours per day

Full-time / Part-time

Full-time

Benefited

Yes

Closing Date

Jul 16, 2023



Join Our Team

The City of Peoria strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long-term careers. At the City of Peoria, you will be a part of an organization that values employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career building. The salary shown in the job description is full range for this position from entry to later career.

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The City of Peoria Water Services is currently seeking candidates to fill two full-time positions as a Utility Plant Operator II at the Beardsley Wastewater Reclamation Facility. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced operator looking to work in a great team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

We are looking for someone with wastewater plant operations experience that can take on more advanced-level work and responsibility. Moreover, under general supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant. Duties will include monitoring treatment plant and auxiliary sub-systems and making adjustments as necessary; responding to alarms; collecting and analyzing water samples; and maintaining plant daily operational logs and laboratory records for state compliance reporting. If you are a certified operator who enjoys working in wastewater treatment facilities, then this is the job for you.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Strong mathematical, mechanical, and science skills.
• The ability to engage in logical processes for troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• The ability to maintain treatment systems (piping, pumps, valves and tanks) and collect field and facility samples.
• Knowledge to prepare chemical treatments for plant and effluent systems.
• Skills to operate instrumentation for treatment systems and meters.
• The ability to calibrate, repair, and troubleshoot treatment systems and meters.
• Mastery of tool use in repairing wastewater plant auxiliary systems.
• The ability to respond to emergencies at a moment\xe2\x80\x99s notice.
• Skills in creating records and observations and engaging in reporting of issues and lapse of best practices.
• The ability to maintain vehicles, work area, and equipment.
• The initiative to encourage the effective use of technology to improve facility operations.
• The foresight to foster change at the facility to address emerging issues.
• The ability to engage in continuous quality improvement activities, performance measurement, and benchmarking.
• Skills in clearly articulating issues, problems, and processes.
• Demonstrated a strong commitment to plant safety activities, practices, and standards.
• A drive and enthusiasm to learn.
• An ability to take direction from others, work with others, and learn from more experienced peers.
• A willingness to work outside of normal work hours to support various projects or assignments.
• A willingness to work off-shift, weekend, and shift coverage schedules.

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Why Peoria?

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. 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

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Other Requirements

Education: High School Graduation or Equivalency

Experience: 2-4 years of experience. Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions. The job requires a sound knowledge of common and uncommon techniques, concepts, methods, practices, use of forms, routines, etc., of a complex nature.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Arizona Class "D" Driver\'s License upon hire
• One (1) ADEQ Grade III certificate upon hire in appropriate field

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