City of Glendale AZ
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About Us The City of Glendale's Water Services Department provides over 250,000 residents with safe, reliable, and high-quality water and wastewater services. Glendale Water Services promotes industry best practices, leadership, and innovation to ensure our employees put public health and the vitality of our community first!
The Role The Water Plant Operator position is an entry‑level operator position which is staffed at the City's water treatment and water reclamation plants. Duties include the basic operation, maintenance, and control of one or more water treatment or reclamation facilities and/or well sites and lift stations; monitoring operations, canvassing processes, and performing various functions in process control. Work is performed under close supervision.
Salary
FLSA non‑exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week
A Grade 314 with an hourly salary between $24.96 – $37.44
Hiring Bonus
$2,000 hiring bonus: $1,000 after 30 days of employment, and $1,000 after 6 months of employment. Bonus paid only to active employees at the time it is scheduled; current regular status City of Glendale employees are not eligible.
Benefits
Benefits become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
2025‑2026 Benefits Guide
City of Glendale Benefits Presentation
City of Glendale’s Benefits Page
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
10.5 paid holidays per year; full‑time employees receive an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year.
Vacation leave accrues at:
5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25 days per year)
Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
Caps at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days per year)
Days per year estimates are based on an 8‑hour work day
Retirement
Participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Current contribution rate is 12.00%; contributions are mandatory and collected each pay period
Responsibilities
Operates, maintains, monitors, and controls all water plant and 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.
Obtains water samples and performs water or wastewater lab tests.
Conducts various lab tests to determine proper process and operational controls.
Recognizes the need for and may take basic treatment and operational changes to the water and reclamation processes and distribution systems to meet water quality standards.
Changes pump settings as needed.
Monitors and adjusts flows through wells, booster pumps, zone splits, and reservoirs to control the distribution system and system pressure.
Monitors and operates telemetry system and computerized process monitoring equipment.
Makes equipment adjustments and minor repairs, and/or prepares problem reports.
Reads and interprets meters, gauges, and instruments. Enters daily readings into computer databases.
Inventories, estimates usage, and prepares orders for supplies. Ensures quality of material received.
Resolves water and reclamation complaint calls.
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.
Records daily activities in logbook.
Assists with public relations by answering inquiries and complaints, and giving plant tours.
Occasionally may assist other water treatment personnel in, or perform well site maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience or training in the operation and/or maintenance of a water or wastewater utility or other industrial fields.
Candidate must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s (or equivalent certification from a reciprocal jurisdiction) at the time of application.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Knowledge Of
Basic operations, methods, practices, techniques and servicing requirements of a water, reclamation plant, or a similar facility.
Safe work practices used in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment and water and reclamation plants.
Ability To
Recognize treatment process changes and demands.
Comprehend and operate telemetry and computerized process control systems.
Operate a computer.
Keep neat and accurate records.
Read and interpret meters, charts, gauges, and recording devices.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions and regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Special Requirements
Position is classified as safety‑sensitive; requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and throughout the period of employment per City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post‑offer physical assessment is required. Cost of testing is borne by the City.
Must obtain an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 2 Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.
Rotating shift work required to cover weekends and holidays; flexible hours, overtime, and seasonal variations may be necessary.
Success Factor Classification Level – Foundational To view the success factor definitions please click here (If needed, click here to download PDF reader).
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Physical Requirements Work requires sustained climbing, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and walking.
Working Conditions Some exposure to hazardous chemicals, voltages, and adverse weather. Hazards can be controlled through the use of proper safety precautions.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
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About Us The City of Glendale's Water Services Department provides over 250,000 residents with safe, reliable, and high-quality water and wastewater services. Glendale Water Services promotes industry best practices, leadership, and innovation to ensure our employees put public health and the vitality of our community first!
The Role The Water Plant Operator position is an entry‑level operator position which is staffed at the City's water treatment and water reclamation plants. Duties include the basic operation, maintenance, and control of one or more water treatment or reclamation facilities and/or well sites and lift stations; monitoring operations, canvassing processes, and performing various functions in process control. Work is performed under close supervision.
Salary
FLSA non‑exempt, and will earn overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week
A Grade 314 with an hourly salary between $24.96 – $37.44
Hiring Bonus
$2,000 hiring bonus: $1,000 after 30 days of employment, and $1,000 after 6 months of employment. Bonus paid only to active employees at the time it is scheduled; current regular status City of Glendale employees are not eligible.
Benefits
Benefits become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
2025‑2026 Benefits Guide
City of Glendale Benefits Presentation
City of Glendale’s Benefits Page
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
10.5 paid holidays per year; full‑time employees receive an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year.
Vacation leave accrues at:
5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25 days per year)
Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
Caps at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days per year)
Days per year estimates are based on an 8‑hour work day
Retirement
Participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Current contribution rate is 12.00%; contributions are mandatory and collected each pay period
Responsibilities
Operates, maintains, monitors, and controls all water plant and 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.
Obtains water samples and performs water or wastewater lab tests.
Conducts various lab tests to determine proper process and operational controls.
Recognizes the need for and may take basic treatment and operational changes to the water and reclamation processes and distribution systems to meet water quality standards.
Changes pump settings as needed.
Monitors and adjusts flows through wells, booster pumps, zone splits, and reservoirs to control the distribution system and system pressure.
Monitors and operates telemetry system and computerized process monitoring equipment.
Makes equipment adjustments and minor repairs, and/or prepares problem reports.
Reads and interprets meters, gauges, and instruments. Enters daily readings into computer databases.
Inventories, estimates usage, and prepares orders for supplies. Ensures quality of material received.
Resolves water and reclamation complaint calls.
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.
Records daily activities in logbook.
Assists with public relations by answering inquiries and complaints, and giving plant tours.
Occasionally may assist other water treatment personnel in, or perform well site maintenance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience or training in the operation and/or maintenance of a water or wastewater utility or other industrial fields.
Candidate must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s (or equivalent certification from a reciprocal jurisdiction) at the time of application.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Knowledge Of
Basic operations, methods, practices, techniques and servicing requirements of a water, reclamation plant, or a similar facility.
Safe work practices used in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment and water and reclamation plants.
Ability To
Recognize treatment process changes and demands.
Comprehend and operate telemetry and computerized process control systems.
Operate a computer.
Keep neat and accurate records.
Read and interpret meters, charts, gauges, and recording devices.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions and regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
Special Requirements
Position is classified as safety‑sensitive; requires candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and throughout the period of employment per City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post‑offer physical assessment is required. Cost of testing is borne by the City.
Must obtain an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 2 Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.
Rotating shift work required to cover weekends and holidays; flexible hours, overtime, and seasonal variations may be necessary.
Success Factor Classification Level – Foundational To view the success factor definitions please click here (If needed, click here to download PDF reader).
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Physical Requirements Work requires sustained climbing, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and walking.
Working Conditions Some exposure to hazardous chemicals, voltages, and adverse weather. Hazards can be controlled through the use of proper safety precautions.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
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