1. Operates, maintains, monitors, controls, and repairs all water reclamation plant process equipment, including pumps, motors, aerators, blowers, chlorinators, chemical feeds, sludge equipment, and basic laboratory instruments to ensure treated water meets city, state and EPA quality standards.
2. Obtains water samples and performs water reclamation lab tests.
3. Conducts various lab tests to determine proper process and operational controls.
4. Recognizes the need for and makes basic treatment and operational changes to the water reclamation processes and distribution systems to meet water quality standards.
5. Changes pump settings as needed.
6. Monitors and adjusts flows through lift stations, wet wells, recharge facilities, lakes, and any reuse site on the reclaimed water distribution system. 
7. Monitors and operates telemetry system and computerized process monitoring equipment.
8. Makes equipment adjustments, lubrications, and minor repairs and/or prepares problem reports.
9. Reads and interprets meters, gauges, and instruments. Enters daily readings into computer databases.
10. Inventories, estimates usage, and prepares orders for supplies. Insures quality of material received.
11. Resolves water reclamation complaint calls.
12. Unloads and stores hazardous chemicals, changes chlorine cylinders as necessary, batches and mixes hazardous chemical solutions and transfers bulk storage to day tanks for chemical feed operations.
13. Assists other water reclamation personnel in the performance of remote facility maintenance.
14. Records daily activities in logbook.
15. Assists with public relations by answering inquiries and complaints and giving plant tours.
16. Assists in training lower level operators.
17. Requires driving to and from various locations.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of water reclamation and/or wastewater treatment plants or related facilities. 

Candidates must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification at time of application.

Knowledge of:
Operations, methods, practices, techniques, and servicing requirements of water reclamation plants and related facilities
Safety practices in operation of electrical and mechanical equipment used in water reclamation plants

Ability to:
Recognize and react to treatment process changes and demands
Perform arithmetic calculations
Comprehend and operate telemetry and computerized process control systems
Perform standardized water quality tests
Operate a computer
Keep neat and accurate records and make computer entries
Read and interpret meters, charts, gauges, and recording devices
Understand and follow written and oral instructions and regulations
Provide training to lower level operators
Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements:

• Must obtain ADEQ Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.

• Rotating shift work is required to cover weekends and holidays; flexible hours and seasonal variations may be necessary.

• Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license.

• Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment in accordance with the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy.

After one year of employment in the Water Services Department and meeting the program criteria, employees will be eligible for the Certification Incentive Program for those employees who obtain additional Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certifications above what is required for their position.