Environmental / ComplianceFull-Time
Utilities Operator (Wastewater)
CITY OF EL MIRAGE
Job Description
Summary
A Utilities Operator specializing in wastewater is an integral part of the Public Works Department, ensuring effective wastewater treatment operations and maintenance. This position will monitor, inspect, and maintain equipment, including pumps and filters, analyze samples for quality, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The primary purpose of this role is to protect public health and the environment by supporting effective wastewater treatment and preventing disease transmission and environmental degradation.
New Hire Salary range: $22.76 - $26.25
Salary range: $22.76- $31.86
Employee Benefits Overview:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and professional growth:
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Health & Wellness:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
- Telemedicine
- Wellness programs (early detection, lifestyle modification, disease management)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Life Insurance:
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life options
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Retirement:
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)-mandatory program, shared employee/employer contributions
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Supplemental Benefits:
- Employee recognition & reward program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership
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Paid Leave:
- Holidays: 10 City Holidays
- Vacation: 80 hours per year, increases with length of service
- Sick Leave: 96 hours per year
- Service Leave: 10 hours per year
Benefits are subject to change.
Experience a workplace that values and invests in your well-being!
About us:
Welcome to the City of El Mirage
Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with a population of more than 35,000. The City’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through leadership, partnerships, and the efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The essential duties and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned, as determined by the City of El Mirage.
This is the second level in a four level Maintenance and Operations - Utilities classification series devoted to performing one of the following primary functions: (1) operating a wastewater treatment plant; or (2) maintaining water production and distribution systems and the wastewater collection system; or (3) performing sampling and laboratory testing; evaluating results and preparing analytical reports to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations; or (4) maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment. This classification level has three competency ranks.
JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Job Classification Title: Utilities Operator
Working Title(s): Utilities Operator
FLSA Status: NE
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Organizational Role: Paraprofessional-Operational
Supervision Exercised: None
Budget Authority: None
Competency Rank(s): Utilities Operator
Essential Functions
The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the City’s needs.
- Operates and maintains process equipment
- Inspects and troubleshoots equipment.
- Adjusts chemical feeds.
- Uses Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to monitor and control processes.
- Follows standard operating procedures for operation, repair, and maintenance activities.
- Reads and interprets technical manuals and instructions.
- Enters data and maintains logs and records.
- Provides customer service.
- Performs related work as assigned
KNOWLEDGE
- Methods, equipment, materials, tools and standard practices for the operation of wastewater systems.
- Wastewater facilities emergency procedures.
- Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
- Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
- Proper use and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with established guidelines.
- Confined space entry procedures, as assigned.
- Safe driving practices and geography of the city.
- Maintaining logs and records.
- Basic math to calculate measurements, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Operation of small hand and power tools.
- Operating a computer.
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, as assigned.
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Laboratory procedures and methods, as assigned.
SKILLS
- Following directions and meeting standards.
- Operating assigned tools and equipment.
- Inspecting facilities and grounds to identify repair issues.
- Comprehending reference books and manuals as assigned.
- Reading and interpreting instrumentation and equipment controls.
- Calculating measurements, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Maintaining logs and records.
- Communicating effectively to exchange and receive information and instructions.
- Operating a computer and specialized software.
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards.
- Providing customer service, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience in treatment, collection, production, or distribution operations, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
Certifications/Licenses:
Arizona Class D Driver’s License. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Treatment Grade 1 certification within 12 months of appointment.
Safety Sensitive Assignment(s):
CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
ADA INFORMATION
Type of Work:
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
Physical Requirements:
The following physical activities are essential to the performance of the job: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions.
The following physical activities may be performed, but are not essential to the job: crawling.
Work Environment/Conditions:
Based on assignment may be primarily outdoors or split roughly the same inside/outside (including being in a vehicle). Environmental conditions may include moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, and seldom exposure to inadequate lighting, restricted movement in workspace, and intense noise.
Supplemental Information
The City reserves the right to:
- Consider only the most qualified applicants for the succeeding examination processes.
- Application and review (Training and Experience Evaluation).
- Interview.
- Appointment subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background examination.
All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email—please monitor your junk/spam email for communication, as it will come from a system-generated source.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for a qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.The City of El Mirage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of El Mirage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including:
Holidays
The City provides paid time off to eligible employees on the holidays listed below.
Paid Leave
Health and Wellness
Life Insurance
Retirement
Supplemental Benefits
The City of El Mirage is a member of the Arizona Metropolitan Trust (AzMT), an employee benefits consortium. Additional information is available at: http://www.azmt.org/city-of-el-mirage/.
Benefits are subject to change.
Refer to the Personnel Policy Manual for current policy provisions and/or Memorandum of Understandings for Police and Fire.
Holidays
The City provides paid time off to eligible employees on the holidays listed below.
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Thanksgiving Recess
- Christmas Day
Paid Leave
- Vacation: 80 hours per year (or according to MOU), increases with length of service
- Sick Leave: 96 hours per year (or according to MOU)
- Executive Leave or Service Award Leave Personal Hours: Up to 40 hours per fiscal year (according to policy or MOU)
Health and Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Telemedicine
- Flexible Spending Plan (Health Care or Dependent Care)
- Wellness program which focuses on early detection, lifestyle modification, and disease management
- Employee Assistance Program: Employees and household members are eligible for 6 free counseling sessions (per presenting issue).
Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Programs
Retirement
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statute. Public Safety Retirement System (PSPRS) for sworn Police and Fire employees.
- Deferred Compensation Plans
Supplemental Benefits
- Merit Pay Program (non-MOU employees)
- Step Pay Plan (MOU Fire and Police employees)
- Employee Recognition and Reward Program
- Career Development Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Trip Reduction Program (Police Department Only)
- Uniform Allowance (according to policy or MOU)
- Northwest Valley YMCA membership at reduced rates for El Mirage employees and their families
The City of El Mirage is a member of the Arizona Metropolitan Trust (AzMT), an employee benefits consortium. Additional information is available at: http://www.azmt.org/city-of-el-mirage/.
Benefits are subject to change.
Refer to the Personnel Policy Manual for current policy provisions and/or Memorandum of Understandings for Police and Fire.
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