Water Treatment Plant Operator II​/Underfill

Overview

This recruitment requires certifications at the time of application. Please review the Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements section of the posting. Hiring for Multiple Locations:
Chaparral Treatment Plant & CAP Treatment Plant. At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities. We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business.

Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines – engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more. To learn more, . To be directed to the Scottsdale Water Careers webpage, .

Water Treatment Plant Operator I:
Under direct oversight from a Water Treatment Plant Operator II, III, IV performs a variety of skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City  water or wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.

Water Treatment Plant Operator II
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Performs intermediate-level operational tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of the City  water and wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.

Applicants that do not meet all the minimum requirements for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II position may be considered for an underfill as a Water Treatment Plant Operator I, depending on applicant qualifications. If the position is underfilled, the salary offered would be commensurate with the lower level classification. The minimum requirements for the underfill position are listed below in the minimum qualifications section.

Anticipated starting salary for the Water Treatment Plant Operator I (Underfill) position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is $28.84 - $38.95/hour and mid-point for this position is $33.88/hour.

Anticipated starting salary for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is $31.79 - $42.94/hour and mid-point for this position is $37.35/hour.

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
• The ability to demonstrate some basic knowledge of the principles involved in the operation of advanced, and complex water or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of advanced computerized systems such as those utilized in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver  license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess upon hire or promotion and maintain a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Treatment.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

$31.79 - $42.94/hour

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Two years  experience in the operation of advanced, complex water and/or wastewater treatment facility.
• Experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical trouble shooting.
• OR:
  Satisfactory completion of the Scottsdale Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator…