Utility Plant Operator II (Beardsley Plant)
City of Peoria
- Beardsley, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strong mathematical, mechanical, and science skills.
- The ability to engage in logical processes for troubleshooting.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- The ability to maintain treatment systems (piping, pumps, valves and tanks) and collect field and facility samples.
- Knowledge to prepare chemical treatments for plant and effluent systems.
- Skills to operate instrumentation for treatment systems and meters.
- The ability to calibrate, repair, and troubleshoot treatment systems and meters.
- Mastery of tool use in repairing wastewater plant auxiliary systems.
- The ability to respond to emergencies at a moment’s notice.
- Skills in creating records and observations and engaging in reporting of issues and lapse of best practices.
- The ability to maintain vehicles, work area, and equipment.
- The initiative to encourage the effective use of technology to improve facility operations.
- The foresight to foster change at the facility to address emerging issues.
- The ability to engage in continuous quality improvement activities, performance measurement, and benchmarking.
- Skills in clearly articulating issues, problems, and processes.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to plant safety activities, practices, and standards.
- A drive and enthusiasm to learn.
- An ability to take direction from others, work with others, and learn from more experienced peers.
- A willingness to work outside of normal work hours to support various projects or assignments.
- A willingness to work off-shift, weekend, and shift coverage schedules.
- Education: High School Graduation or Equivalency
- Experience: 2-4 years of experience. Considerable previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions. The job requires a sound knowledge of common and uncommon techniques, concepts, methods, practices, use of forms, routines, etc., of a complex nature.
- Physical Demands: Work requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
- Valid Arizona Class "D" Driver's License upon hire
- One (1) Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade III certificate upon hire in appropriate field