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    Wastewater Treatment Operator I - Goodyear, United States - City of Goodyear, AZ

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    Salary: $ $31.42 Hourly

    Location : Goodyear, AZ

    Job Type: Full-Time Regular

    Job Number: FY

    Division: Water Services - Reclamation

    Opening Date: 05/23/2024

    Closing Date: 6/6/2024 5:00 PM Arizona

    Job Description Summary

    The Wastewater Treatment Operator I performs semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities. Maintains, monitors, installs, and/or repairs the City's wastewater treatment and recharge facilities.

    Position requires level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency, a minimum of one year of related experience, a valid driver's license at the time of hire, and the ability to obtain a commercial driver's license within 12 months of hire, an ADEQ Grade I certification in Wastewater Treatment or the ability to obtain within 12 months from the date of hire, and the ability to participate in a standby rotation.

    The ideal candidate would have knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining a water reclamation facility. Preference will be given to those candidates who possess an ADEQ Wastewater Grade I certification as well as a CDL with tanker endorsement. The ideal candidate would also possess experience in operating centrifuges for dewatering sludge and performing/analyzing lab testing and wastewater process controls. The individual would have previous experience with systems such as Hach WIMs, SCADA, and Lucity asset management. They would be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal skills. .

    At the city of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to building and maintaining a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

    We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core competencies:
    Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation

    If these six core values rank high on your list of personal attributes and you want to be a contributing member of the Goodyear team, then don't waitAPPLY TODAY

    EXAMINATION PROCESS: Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. Examination process for this position will include:
    Panel Interview
    Essential Functions
    • Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations by streamlining work processes, decreasing turnaround times, and working cooperatively and jointly to provide efficiency and excellence in the use of City resources. Maintains records and documents daily process data in log books, process data sheets, computer data records, emails and weekly reports.
    • Delivers outstanding customer service. Establishes and maintains open communication with all internal and external customers; to include co-workers, contractors, residents, and other City departments. Informs immediate supervisor of daily operations, important developments, and work activities. Conducts safety inspections and plant tours for supervision, city officials, school groups and other visitors.
    • Adheres to industry and City safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures. Provides services in accordance with government standards such as Bluestake, OSHA, and MAG.
    • Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment utilized in the treatment and reclamation of wastewater.
    • Operates all equipment used in wastewater reclamation facilities including pumps, motors, chlorinators, and flow regulating devices. Maintains the integrity of landscaping, checks storage tanks and electrical panels, adjusts chemical feed rates, and completes work orders. Performs daily lab procedures andinterprets result and make necessary adjustments and corrections based on labresults.
    Requirements
    • 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 one year of experience in a related field.
    • Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid driver's license, ADEQ Grade I Operator License in Wastewater Treatment and Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire.
    • Reading: Work requires the ability to read SOPs, manuals, work orders, and blueprints.
    • Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
    • Writing: Work requires the ability to write work orders, memos, letters, and reports.
    • Managerial: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
    • Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.
    • Technical Skills: Limited Application - Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Limited analysis and independent thinking is utilized.
    • Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. The purpose of interactions is primarily the sharing of information.
    12 Month Objectives

    First 3 Months of Employment:
    • Become familiar with the City's Policies and Procedures, safety standards and the departments (SOP) standard operating procedures.
    • Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform all daily rounds, equipment inspections, required data collection and accurately maintain operational logbooks.
    • Demonstrate proficient use of the Lucity work order system and the ability to complete time sheets, leave of absence forms.
    • Be able to explain the importance of safety, proper data collection and record keeping.
    3 to 6 Months of Employment:
    • Demonstrate the ability to perform process laboratory testing and updating the Sr. Tech or Supervisor of the daily lab results at all three Goodyear Water Reclamation Facilities.
    • Show the ability to maintain a consistency in keeping the Sr. Tech or Supervisor apprised of process or equipment issues and facility conditions.
    • Demonstrate the basic understanding of the Aquifer Protection Permit (APP) & Arizona Pollution Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit. Permit alert and discharge limits for the all three of the Water Reclamation Facilities.
    • Obtain a Class B CDL driver's license with Tanker endorsement.
    6 to 12 Months of Employment:
    Demonstrate the ability to efficiently process digested solids and preform centrifuge operations.
    • Demonstrate the ability to identify the (RAS) Return Activated Sludge and (WAS) Waste Activated Sludge pipe routing at all three of the Water Reclamation Facilities.
    • Demonstrate to a supervisor or their designee the basic hydraulic flow path of the three City of Goodyear Water Reclamation Facilities and the various effluent discharge options.
    • Obtain an ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Treatment certification.
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of Nitrification and De-nitrification (NDN) used in the activated sludge process.
    The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:
    • Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
    • Sick Leave: 12 days per year
    • Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
    • Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
    • Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
    • Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
    • Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
    • Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
    • Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
    • Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
    • Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available 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 identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
    • Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
    • Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.29%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
    01

    Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Please indicate the number of wastewater treatment or related experience you possess:
    • No experience
    • Less than 1 year
    • 1 - 2 years
    • 3 - 4 years
    • 5 year or more
    03

    Do you possess a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Do you possess a valid Arizona Class B (or Class A) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    Do you possess an ADEQ Grade I (or higher) Wastewater Certification?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    Do you possess experience in operating centrifuges for dewatering sludge?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    Do you possess laboratory experience?
    • Yes
    • No
    08

    Do you possess experience in wastewater process controls?
    • Yes
    • No
    09

    If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your experience in process controls.

    10

    Do you possess experience utilizing a work order system such as Lucity?
    • Yes
    • No
    11

    Do you possess experience utilizing a work order system such as Lucity?
    • Yes
    • No
    12

    Do you possess experience with SCADA?
    • Yes
    • No
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