Water Treatment Operator II

Overview

Job Description Summary Responsible for the daily activities of operating equipment and related infrastructure for the water treatment facilities. Responds to emergency and operational issues to ensure proper remedial action. Maintains, adjusts and properly runs the Water Treatment Facilities for the City of Goodyear. Activities include reverse osmosis, nitrate removal and arsenic removal treatment systems throughout the City’s facilities.

Salary $58,968.00 - $87,547.20 Annually

Location Goodyear, AZ

Job Type Full-Time Regular

Division Z Water Services - Production

Department Water Services

Opening Date 02/27/2026

Closing Date 3/13/2026 4:00 PM Arizona

FLSA Non-Exempt

• Oversees operation of an assigned treatment facility to maintain day to day operation necessary to meet all required local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the production of potable water and comply with prescribed operating and safety standards.
• Prioritizes activities between the different treatment processes and systems, including the operation of valves, gates, pumps, and machinery manually, locally in automatic mode or remote via computerized control strategy.
• Performs administrative duties such as recording daily reports on flows, chemical use and functionality of equipment. Submits work requests and assists with tracking of all preventative work orders assigned to the treatment facilities. Log instrumentation readings and field testing by use of the HACH WIMS database system. Also monitors the HACH WIMS database system for accuracy of automated entries.
• Oversees daily operations, including the daily recording of readings, information, and status of all process equipment. Records the usage of chemicals and current levels for replenishment.
• Performs field testing to ensure chemical equipment is functional and properly calibrated. Verifies all online instrumentation is functional and reporting correctly. Uses a variety of standard testing procedures to determine problems and any adjustments needed in the treatment process.
• Attend meetings as directed to explain current operational conditions and future needs. Be a subject matter expert for informational purposes and future planning.
• Creates, reviews, and suggests new standard operating procedures related to the water treatment facilities.

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License, ADEQ Grade II Certification in Water Treatment and Grade III in Water Treatment within 12 months of hire.
• Reading: Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.
• Math: Ability to deal with fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
• Writing: Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Managerial: Functioning as a lead worker with oversight of work quality, training, instructing, and scheduling.
• Policy/Decision Making: Moderate; follows established SOPs and policies; experienced technician or professional applying widely accepted principles.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Broad Application; practical knowledge of a technical field with analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Human Relations
  
  Skills:
  
  Moderate; providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships; persuasive communication may be necessary.

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Enhanced vacation recognition of total years of service under Arizona public retirement systems.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday.
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance:
  Three health plans available at a group rate
• Dental Insurance:
  Two plans available at a group rate
• Vision Insurance:
  Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Health Care and Dependent Care accounts
• Short Term Disability Insurance:
  City-paid
• Cancer Benefit:
  City-paid
• Life Insurance:
  City-paid; value at twice the annual salary; additional coverage at employee’s cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identity theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: city match
• Retirement Health Savings:
  City contribution with employee contribution
• ASRS Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions