Salary: $23.39 - $35.08 Hourly

Location : Surprise, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 25-00150

Department: WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Opening Date: 12/18/2024

Closing Date: 1/1/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Summary

Incumbents perform semi-skilled activities related to the operation of water reclamation facilities (including bio solids handling), disinfection processes, reclaimed water systems and recharge basins and wells. Incumbents are responsible for complying with regulations and permit conditions. Incumbents take compliance samples, perform laboratory analysis, inspect equipment, perform minor maintenance, and keep records.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED. Preferred candidate will have one year of wastewater utilities and/or laboratory related experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Arizona Driver License and a valid Arizona Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification at time of hire, and a valid Arizona Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator certification within one (1) year of hire.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

Fingerprinting
Criminal Background screening
Drug Screen
E-Verify
39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please

01

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

I acknowledge the above statement.

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

03

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

04

Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

Master's Degree, or higher
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
None of the above

05

How many years of wastewater utilities and/or laboratory experience do you possess?

5 years or more
3 years to less than 5 years
1 year to less than 3 years
Less than 1 year
None of the above

06

Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

07

I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

I acknowledge the statement above

08

Will you have a valid Arizona Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification at time of hire?

09

Will you have a valid Arizona Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator certification within one (1) year of hire?

10

Please briefly describe your SCADA knowledge and experience. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please write "None."

11

Please briefly describe your experience with work management systems. If you do not have this experience, please write "None."

12

Please briefly describe your knowledge and experience of solids handling and laboratory testing. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please write "None."

13

Please briefly describe your wastewater treatment experience. If you do not have this experience, please write "None."

14

Please briefly describe your knowledge of basic biology, chemistry, and wastewater treatment principles. If you do not have this knowledge, please write "None."

15

Please briefly describe your training experience and customer service experience. If you do not have this experience, please write "None."

16

Please briefly describe your computer skills. If you do not have computer skills, please write "None."

17

Please briefly describe your safety knowledge for wastewater treatment. If you do not have this knowledge, please write "None."

18

Please indicate the Arizona wastewater certifications you have that are valid:

Grade 1- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Grade 2- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Grade 3- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Grade 4- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Grade 1: Wastewater Collection System Operator
Grade 2: Wastewater Collection System Operator
Grade 3: Wastewater Collection System Operator
Grade 4: Wastewater Collection System Operator
None

Required Question

City of Surprise jobs

WASTEWATER OPERATOR