Water Reclamation Operator I

Town of Marana

Marana is the 3rd fastest growing community in Arizona and the 2nd largest municipality in Pima County. The organization was recently recognized as one of the ten most successful cities in Arizona. Marana lies approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Commerce, Community, Heritage, Innovation and Recreation.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking a Water Reclamation Operator I to work in the Water Reclamation Division of the Water Department. This position operates and maintains the water reclamation treatment facility and collection system to meet ADEQ standards.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits

Salary Range: $21.86 - $31.71 (placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget)

Examples of Duties

Performs daily process control and adjustments; sampling; monitors programs; and maintains equipment and instruments. After hours on call.
Specific Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Operates and maintains wastewater system including servicing of pumps, motors, valves, generators, and equipment
• Maintains pump stations and other conveyance system components
• Perform sample collection, preparation, and laboratory testing for regulatory compliance and process control
• Maintain records, perform data entry, and provide detailed reporting
• Analyzes and evaluates pump equipment, trouble-shooting malfunctions, and monitoring of water operations
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure
• Performs facility grounds maintenance including cleaning equipment and tanks
• Performs general landscape maintenance tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus six months of additional education and/or training
• One year of experience in operation and maintenance of water reclamation facilities or sewer system conveyance, and/or water treatment/distribution systems, or closely related field
• ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification (or obtain within 12 months of hire date)
• ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collections System Operator Certification (or obtain within 12 months of hire date)
• Must possess a Valid Arizona Driver License
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical, 50 pound lift test and respirator questionnaire
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check
• Ability to pass the Arizona Department of Corrections background check
• Obtain inmate certification post-hire through the Department of Corrections in order to supervise inmates

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.maranaaz.gov/jobs-listing. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION
11555 West Civic Center Drive
Marana, AZ 85653
www.maranaaz.gov
ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS
Human Resources Staff Contact
Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.