Water Treatment Plant Operator II & III

Overview

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator II & III. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

We have two Water Treatment Plants : the North Water Treatment Plant and the San Tan Vista Water Treatment Plant, located at 3695 E. Ocotillo Rd. The current vacancy is at the San Tan Vista Water Treatment Plant.

Position and Reporting

The Water Treatment Plant Operator reports to the Water Treatment Plant Utility Supervisor. The primary duties of the Water Treatment Plant Operator include the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate the water treatment plant, including supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system or manually.
• Conduct minor plant and equipment maintenance, including general housekeeping, and assist maintenance staff.
• Perform laboratory analysis and jar tests to determine optimum chemical dosages.
• Keep logbooks, lab books, lab reports, midnight daily total reports, inspection reports, backwash logs, and update the ozone database.
• Operate and monitor water treatment plant systems using DCS and SCADA computer systems, conduct visual plant inspections, monitor plant operations and processes, and work safely with and around treatment chemicals. Detect problems to ensure proper operation and make process decisions as deemed appropriate.
• Train new employees in the operations and maintenance of Two Surface Water Treatment Plants, utilizing the latest treatment technology and focusing on continuous quality improvement.

Employment Details

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation.

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

Qualifications

Candidates for a Level II Operator must meet the following requirements :

Candidates for a Level III Operator must meet the following requirements :

Work Conditions

Work will require climbing portable ladders and entering confined spaces. Operators work varied shifts, requiring availability on a rotating schedule for workdays, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Application Review

The first review of applications will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The second review will be on Thursday, October 2, 2025, followed by reviews every other Thursday while the posting remains open.

Benefits and Diversity

Gilbert's Mission : Anticipate. Create. Help People.

Our Values : DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE.

Awards : We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work, and play.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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