WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR 3

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of system management personnel and Water Treatment Operator 4, the Water Treatment Operator 3 is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all production, treatment, storage, and recharge facilities.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for a variety of tasks and duties, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of all production, treatment, storage, and recharge facilities as applicable.
• In the absence of the Water Treatment Operator 4, provide on-site supervision to all employees assigned to water production and treatment.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems related to pumping equipment, controls, and water treatment facilities.
• Collect compliance, process control, and other necessary water samples related to water distribution system and water production and treatment facilities.
• Assist Water Treatment Operator 4 in providing on-site training to other employees assigned to water production and treatment.
• Must be available to respond to water production and treatment emergencies.
• Perform duties of Water Treatment Operator 1 and 2 and Serviceman or Servicewoman.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Skills, knowledge and physical requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of, and training in, all types of water production and treatment facilities, with an emphasis on arsenic and nitrate removal facilities.
• Knowledge of safety requirements related to electrical equipment, water treatment chemicals, chemical feed pumps, hazardous materials and all types of waste related to water production and treatment.
• Ability to use Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment, personal computers, water quality field test kits, pressure gauges, transducers, calibration equipment, Company vehicles, hand tools, welders, backhoes, air compressors and other equipment necessary in the operation and maintenance of a water distribution and water treatment system.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ("ADEQ") standards and procedures.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other Company employees.
• Ability to assist in training other employees assigned to water production and treatment.