Wastewater Treatment Operator II

Performs a variety of skilled work to maintain chemical feeder equipment, biological processes, motors, telemetering sensory equipment, and pumping equipment for wastewater treatment plant equipment and operations. Performs difficult technical and mechanical work in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment and conveyance facilities. The ideal candidate would have the technical knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining a class A+ water reclamation facility. Preferance will be given to those candidates who possess an ADEQ Wastewater Grade II certification as well as a CDL with tanker endorsment. The ideal candidate would also possess experience in operating centrifuges for dewatering sludge, performing / analyzing lab testing and wastewater process controls. The individual would have previous experience with systems such as Hach WIMs, SCADA and Lucity asset managment. At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. 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. 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, daily lab results, important developments, and work activities. Adheres to industry and City safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures. Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, and repair functions on equipment utilized in the wastewater reclamation division. Clarifies routine day-to-day priorities in the field. Provides input to supervisors regarding performance reviews for Wastewater I Operators. Conducts daily inspections of wastewater treatment facilities, aquifer recharge facilities and related equipment; takes and records various equipment and process readings; checks equipment and makes appropriate adjustments to regulate system flow and process stability; Processes bio solids with complex equipment and assists with bio solids digestion facilities. Makes process control adjustments and modifications to ensure facility compliance with all permit parameters, protects the public health, and ensures system stability. Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field. Valid Driver’s License and ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification and obtain an ADEQ Grade II Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification and Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months of hire. practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Writing: Work requires the ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Managerial: Semi-Complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees. Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed periodically. Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization. Moderate - Work requires providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Within 90 days of hire, be able to demonstrate to a supervisor or their designee the ability to perform all daily inspection rounds, including all required data recording at the Goodyear (157th Avenue) WRF, Corgett Wash WRF and Rainbow Valley WRF. Within 90 days, be able to demonstrate to a supervisor or their designee the ability to monitor attendance and work schedules, complete leave of absence forms, complete data collection forms and update plant log book entries. Demonstrate to a supervisor or their designee the ability to safely and proficiently operate solids handling equipment, including maintaining proper solids concentrations in the digesters. Complete data collection forms and daily log books entries. Demonstrate the understanding of SCADA systems and the equipment alarms & alerts. Be able to demonstrate the understanding of the treatment process hydraulic flow path through the treatment plants including solids handling, screenings, reclaimed water and the various discharge options for effluent. Obtain a Class B CDL driver’s license with Tanker endorsement. Demonstrate the basic understanding of wastewater division permits and discharge limits of the three treatment facilities. Demonstrate safe working practices, utilization of SOP’s and following City policies and procedures guidelines.