Water Treatment Plant Operator II & III

Water Treatment Plant Operator II & III

Salary $28.30 - $45.23 Hourly

Location Gilbert 85234, AZ

Job Type Full Time

Job Number 26-0187

Department PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date 03/30/2026

Closing Date 5/30/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking 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.

The Water Treatment Plant Operator reports to the Water Treatment Plant Utility Supervisor. The primary 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 assist maintenance staff.
• Perform laboratory analysis and jar test to determine optimum chemical dosages.

Additionally, the Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for keeping logbooks, lab books, lab reports, midnight daily total reports, inspection reports, backwash logs, and updating the ozone database.

Operate and monitor water treatment plant systems using DCS and SCADA computer systems, conduct visual plant inspections, monitor plant operations and processes, and work safely with and around treatment Chemicals. 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 treatment technology and focusing on continuous quality improvement.

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

About You 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 meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• 2 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water treatment.
• 2-5 years of experience in surface water treatment plant operations, water distribution systems and related equipment maintenance.
• Must be able to work day or evening shift as required and overtime when necessary.
• Grade 2 ADEQ Water Treatment and Grade 2 Distribution Certification.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Candidates for a Level III Operator must meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• 4 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water treatment.
• 2 years of experience in public sector water distribution system plus 4 years of experience in water treatment.
• Must be able to work day or evening shift as required and overtime when necessary.
• Grade 3 ADEQ Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Work will require climbing portable ladders and entering confined spaces. Operators work varied shifts, requiring availability on a rotating schedule for workdays, evenings, nights, and weekends.

The first review of applications will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026, and thereafter every two weeks while the posting remains open.

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We Are Here to Help! 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,