Utilities Operator; Wastewater

Summary

A Utilities Operator specializing in wastewater is an integral part of the Public Works Department, ensuring effective wastewater treatment operations and maintenance. This position will monitor, inspect, and maintain equipment, including pumps and filters, analyze samples for quality, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The primary purpose of this role is to protect public health and the environment by supporting effective wastewater treatment and preventing disease transmission and environmental degradation.

New Hire Salary range: $22.76 - $26.25

Salary range: $22.76 - $31.86

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness programs (early detection, lifestyle modification, disease management)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
  • Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life options
• Retirement
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) – mandatory program, shared employee/employer contributions
• Supplemental Benefits
  • Employee recognition & reward program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership
• Paid Leave
  • Holidays: 10 City Holidays
  • Vacation: 80 hours per year, increases with length of service
  • Sick Leave: 96 hours per year
  • Service Leave: 10 hours per year

Welcome to the City of El Mirage, the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area. El Mirage has grown from a small agricultural town into a vibrant urban community of more than 35,000 residents. The City’s mission is to enhance quality of life through leadership, partnerships, and efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community.

• Job Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Utilities Operator
• Working Title(s):
  Utilities Operator
• FLSA Status: NE
• Safety Sensitive:
  Yes
• Supervision Exercised:
  None

• Operates and maintains process equipment
• Inspects and troubleshoots equipment
• Adjusts chemical feeds
• Uses Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to monitor and control processes
• Follows standard operating procedures for operation, repair, and maintenance activities
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and instructions
• Enters data and maintains logs and records
• Provides customer service
• Performs related work as assigned

• Methods, equipment, materials, tools and standard practices for the operation of wastewater systems
• Wastewater facilities emergency procedures
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Proper use and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with established guidelines
• Confined space entry procedures, as assigned
• Safe driving practices and geography of the city
• Maintaining logs and records
• Basic math to calculate measurements, add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Operation of small hand and power tools
• Operating a computer
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, as assigned
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Laboratory procedures and methods, as assigned

• Following directions and meeting standards
• Operating assigned tools and equipment
• Inspecting facilities and grounds to identify repair issues
• Comprehending reference books and manuals as assigned
• Reading and interpreting instrumentation and equipment controls
• Calculating measurements, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Maintaining logs and records
• Communicating effectively to exchange and receive information and instructions
• Operating a computer and specialized software
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Providing customer service, as assigned

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience in treatment, collection, production, or distribution operations, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

• Arizona Class D Driver’s License
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Treatment Grade 1 certification within 12 months of…