Water / Wastewater Operator - 24842

We are seeking a Water / Wastewater Operator for assignment in Tucson, Arizona. The selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of a central utility plant and/or water/wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift.


Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:00pm - 2:30pm


** This position has a pay rate of $32 - $35/hr **
** This position requires a valid Grade 2 Wastewater Certification **
** This position requires a valid Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification **


Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues; implement corrective actions during assigned shifts
- Perform preventive maintenance on plant systems to ensure reliability and efficiency of utility distribution and treatment processes
- Monitor and operate equipment including gauges, meters, valves, pumps and motors; adjust chemical dosages and flow rates as needed
- Operate and monitor PLC and SCADA systems for process control
- Ensure compliance with company and project policies and procedures; report any deviations
- Maintain accurate daily logs, rounds, lab records and prepare required reports
- Utilize and update the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to optimize maintenance activities and documentation
- Collect samples and conduct routine laboratory tests on influent, effluent, biosolids and industrial discharges
- Manage biosolids processing, hauling and application in accordance with schedules and regulations
- Participate in safety meetings, training sessions and process control discussions
- Make operational decisions in the absence of supervisory staff
- Communicate operational needs and changes to supervisors to maintain safe and efficient operations
- Perform additional duties as assigned


Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- A valid Drivers License
- A valid Grade 2 Wastewater Certification
- A valid Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification
- 3+ years experience operations wastewater treatment facilities
- Knowledge of valves, pumps, motors and laboratory testing methods
- Ability to operate PLC and SCADA systems