UTILITY OPERATOR TRAINEE

Job Title

The primary function of an employee in this class is to learn to perform technical operations, maintenance, and repair of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Production Systems. Incumbents work with certified operators under close supervision. This classification may be subject to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required. This is a training classification in the Wastewater/Water Operations series and is intended as a one-year training program within the Water Resource Management Department. The department may promote the employee to the first level of the Wastewater Operator or Water Operator series once the employee has successfully fulfilled the requirements of the performance development plan in the designated timeframe, meets the minimum requirements and has demonstrated proficiency and independently performs duties of the higher-level classification.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED. No experience required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: High School coursework in the areas of engineering, computer science, mathematics, natural resources, and/or science. Additional college level coursework or specialized training in water treatment, water distribution, chemistry, biology, or a related field is desirable.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License. Must obtain a Grade 1 Operator Certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the disciplines of Distribution and Water Treatment within 9 months of hire date.

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 may include: Criminal Background Screening, Drug Screen, Education & Experience Verification, E-Verify, Fingerprinting, 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check. The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.