Cave Creek, Town of: Water Treatment Operator I/II/III

Town of Cave Creek, Arizona

About the role

Under general supervision, operates, monitors, and maintains the Town’s water treatment facilities to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This is a progressive classification with increasing levels of responsibility and complexity from Operator I to Operator III.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust water treatment processes including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and chemical feed systems.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, chemical feeders, and other treatment plant equipment.
• Collect and analyze water samples for turbidity, pH, chlorine residual, alkalinity, hardness, and other parameters; interpret results and make process adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports of plant operations, maintenance activities, chemical usage, and water quality data.
• Respond to alarms, equipment failures, and emergencies; troubleshoot and resolve issues to minimize service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) rules, and Town policies.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
• Operate and maintain reverse osmosis (RO) and ion exchange systems (Operator II/III only).
• Train and provide guidance to lower-level operators and new employees (Operator II/III only).
• Participate in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and emergency response plans (Operator III only).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certification within one year of hire (Operator I).
• Possession of an Arizona Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification (Operator II).
• Possession of an Arizona Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator Certification (Operator III).
• Experience with SCADA systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.
• Knowledge of water chemistry, treatment processes, and relevant regulations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, and perform duties in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums.
• Town-paid Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) pension plan.
• Town-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual starting at 15 days per year, increasing with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Employee wellness program with gym membership discounts.

Pay

• Operator I: $22.15 - $28.79 per hour
• Operator II: $25.47 - $33.11 per hour
• Operator III: $29.29 - $38.08 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week.
• Rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• On-call rotation required for emergency response.