ABOUT THE POSITION

• Performs all the essential functions of Operator Level I at a higher skilled level, in addition to the following essential duties:
• Perform process control interpretation.
• Perform laboratory practices, instrumentation, and chemical handling.
• Conduct intermediate mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Maintain an understanding of ADEQ's permitting requirements.
• Maintain recordkeeping in Excel spreadsheets, charts, and log sheets.
• Perform plant equipment maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• City policies and procedures.
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation of wastewater treatment plants.
• State and Federal laws and regulations governing wastewater treatment plants and emergency response.
• Safe work practices and occupational hazards.
• Basic operational practices and wastewater treatment plant operations principles with basic troubleshooting knowledge.
• Laboratory practices should be followed to properly evaluate treatment processes such as BOD, DO, p H, jar test, CL2 residual, turbidity, COD, color, TSS, TDS, fecal coliforms, etc.
• Chemical/physical and biological processes used in wastewater treatment include coagulation, flocculation, settling, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and activated sludge.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• OSHA guidelines related to treatment facilities.
• Microsoft Office products.

• Used and maintained tools and equipment to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Successfully pass the medical assessment as part of the City of San Luis Respirator Program.
• Complete mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
• Make routine operating adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• Follow safe work practices, as well as verbal and written instructions.
• Inspect and monitor machinery and equipment to verify compliance with prescribed operating conditions and safety standards,
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others.
• Operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Be subject to call back, overtime, and weekend/holiday emergency call-outs and call duty

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.
• A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment

• High school diploma.
• Two (2) years of experience in a wastewater systems treatment plant operation.

• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Collection Certification at the appropriate level and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Operator II: Grade II – must possess at the time of appointment throughout employment

• Bilingual in Spanish/English.
• San Luis, AZ residency.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION