Utility System Operator I (Water Production) - Peoria, AZ

Position Title: Utility System Operator I (Water Production)

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The purpose of this position is to provide semi-skilled and skilled installation, maintenance, and repair work on the water production system. This is accomplished by servicing equipment pertaining to the water production well-field treatment and delivery systems. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned. Shift work, weekends, holidays, standby duty, and callback duty may be required.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Ability to perform skilled work and maintenance on Water Production equipment.
• Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias.
• Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
• Will assist in the installation, maintenance, inspections, and repair of equipment, machinery and systems related to Water Production.
• Ability to respond and troubleshoot customer concerns about water pressure as well as water quality concerns including taste, odor and color complaints.
• Ability to work with other departments regarding water quality and environmental compliance.

• Investigate and resolve technical problems and customer complaints and inform management of operational issues, needs or concerns.

** Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff **

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school graduation or equivalency.

Experience:

• No prior experience is required for this position

Physical Demands:

• A main requirement of the job is physical labor

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Arizona Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with HazMAT and Tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Grade I Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Certification in Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, or Water Treatment within one year of hire in area of assignment.

** Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff **