Utility Plant Operator II (Beardsley Plant)

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Position Title : Utility Plant Operator II (Beardsley Plant)

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The City of Peoria Water Services is currently seeking candidates to fill two full-time positions as a Utility Plant Operator II at the Beardsley Wastewater Reclamation Facility.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced operator looking to work in a great team environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

We are looking for someone with wastewater plant operations experience that can take on more advanced-level work and responsibility.

Moreover, under general supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant.

Duties will include monitoring treatment plant and auxiliary sub-systems and making adjustments as necessary; responding to alarms;

collecting and analyzing water samples; and maintaining plant daily operational logs and laboratory records for state compliance reporting.

If you are a certified operator who enjoys working in wastewater treatment facilities, then this is the job for you.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have :

• Strong mathematical, mechanical, and science skills.
• The ability to engage in logical processes for troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• The ability to maintain treatment systems (piping, pumps, valves and tanks) and collect field and facility samples.
• Knowledge to prepare chemical treatments for plant and effluent systems.
• Skills to operate instrumentation for treatment systems and meters.
• The ability to calibrate, repair, and troubleshoot treatment systems and meters.
• Mastery of tool use in repairing wastewater plant auxiliary systems.
• The ability to respond to emergencies at a moment’s notice.
• Skills in creating records and observations and engaging in reporting of issues and lapse of best practices.
• The ability to maintain vehicles, work area, and equipment.
• The initiative to encourage the effective use of technology to improve facility operations.
• The foresight to foster change at the facility to address emerging issues.
• The ability to engage in continuous quality improvement activities, performance measurement, and benchmarking.
• Skills in clearly articulating issues, problems, and processes.
• Demonstrated a strong commitment to plant safety activities, practices, and standards.
• A drive and enthusiasm to learn.
• An ability to take direction from others, work with others, and learn from more experienced peers.
• A willingness to work outside of normal work hours to support various projects or assignments.
• A willingness to work off-shift, weekend, and shift coverage schedules.

Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff

This list is intended for benefitted position and benefits are subject to change. Refer to the Personnel Administrative Regulations for current policy provisions and / or Memorandum of Understandings for PPOA, PFFA, COPPS, and AFSCME.

The City of Peoria offers the following benefits to eligible employee groups :

• Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick leave
• Personal Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Public Safety Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Major Medical insurance (PDF), Dental insurance, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Program
• BCBS Maternity Overview Flyer
• Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (PDF)
• Employee Assistance Program (PDF)
• Tuition Assistance Program (PDF)
• Optional Voluntary Roth IRA
• Direct Deposit
• Commuter Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness Program
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