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Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator II & III. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

Duties

The Water Treatment Plant Operator reports to the Water Treatment Plant Utility Supervisor. The primary duties of the Water Treatment Plant Operators include:

Operate the water treatment plant, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system or manually.
Conduct minor plant and equipment maintenance, including general housekeeping, and assist maintenance staff.
Perform laboratory analysis and jar test to determine optimum chemical dosages.
Additionally, the Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for keeping logbooks, lab books, lab reports, midnight daily total reports, inspection reports, backwash logs, and updating the ozone database.
Operate and monitor water treatment plant systems using DCS and SCADA computer systems, conduct visual plant inspections, monitor plant operations and processes, and work safely with and around treatment Chemicals. Detect problems to ensure proper operation and make process decisions as deemed appropriate.
Additionally, we train new employees in the operations and maintenance of Two Surface Water Treatment Plants, utilizing the latest treatment technology and focusing on continuous quality improvement.
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The pay range for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II is $30.94/hr - $46.41/hr

The pay range for the Water Treatment Plant Operator III is $33.00/hr - $49.49/hr

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

About You

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily.

Candidates for a Level II Operator must meet the following requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
2 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water treatment.
2-5 years of experience in surface water treatment plant operations, water distribution systems and related equipment maintenance.
Must be able to work day or evening shift as required and overtime when necessary.
Grade 2 ADEQ Water Treatment and Grade 2 Distribution Certification.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Candidates for a Level III Operator must meet the following requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
4 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water treatment.
2 years of experience in public sector water distribution system plus 4 years of experience in water treatment.
Must be able to work day or evening shift as required and overtime when necessary.
Grade 3 ADEQ Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Work will require climbing portable ladders and entering confined spaces. Operators work varied shifts, requiring availability on a rotating schedule for workdays, evenings, nights, and weekends.

The first review of applications will take place on Monday, June 8, 2026, and thereafter every two weeks while the posting remains open.

Why Team Gilbert?

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Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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Did you graduate from high school or obtain a GED?

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Have you completed any vocational/technical training in water treatment plant operations systems (certification classes and self-study will satisfy this requirement)?

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe this vocational/tech training in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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Please indicate below which level of Water Treatment Plant Operator you are qualified for and applying for an Operator II, or Operator III? If you currently do not possess an ADEQ certification, please select the first answer, which includes the option to obtain within 6 months. If you hold equivalent certifications from a state other than Arizona, we urge you to contact ADEQ at 602-771-4638 to determine whether Arizona offers reciprocity for your out-of-state certifications. Certifications for which Arizona offers reciprocity will be accepted. Additional information about reciprocity is available at ADEQ's Web site: http://azdeq.gov/environ/water/dw/opcert.html.

Applying as a Water Treatment Plant Operator II and possess both a current ADEQ (or Equivalent) Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification & a Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification.
Applying as a Water Treatment Plant Operator III and possess both a current ADEQ (or Equivalent) Grade 3 Water Treatment Certification and a Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification.
I do not possess any ADEQ or Equivalent Certifications and cannot obtain them within 6 months of hire.

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If you indicated in the previous question, you have a certification or certifications equivalent to the ADEQ certifications required, please describe your equivalent certification in the space below. Be sure to include the State from which your certification was issued and the expiration date. If you hold ADEQ certifications or do not hold any certifications, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have in water treatment plant operations and SCADA systems operations?

No experience in this area
Less than one year
1-2
2-3
3+

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If you indicated in the previous question, you do have the experience listed, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have in some combination of surface water treatment plant operations, and related equipment maintenance?

No experience in this area
Less than one year
1-2
2-3
3+

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If you indicated in the previous question, you do have the experience listed, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have in municipal water treatment plant operations?

No experience in this area
Less than one year
1-2
2-3
3+

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If you indicated in the previous question, you do have the experience listed, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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Please select the response that best describes the size of the water treatment plant where you gained your operator experience.

No experience in this area
Less than 20 mgd
20 mgd or more

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If you indicated in the previous question, you do have the experience listed, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have working in a position of responsibility in a water treatment plant, to include making process decisions?

No experience in this area
Less than one year
1-2
2-3
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If you indicated in the previous question, you do have the experience listed, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing equipment related to water treatment plants systems?

No experience in this area
Less than one year
1-2
2-3
3+

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If you indicated in the previous question, you do have the experience listed, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

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All Town of Gilbert Water Treatment Plant Operators may be required to workdays, evening, nights, weekends, and Holidays on a rotating schedule. Are you able and willing to work this schedule?

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The Following Question Is Strictly Confidential And Will Not Be Made Part Of Your Application For Employment. Preference Status Per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select All That Apply)

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