Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 29 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services. The company’s service areas are located primarily in growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson. Global Water recycles over 1 billion gallons of water annually.
The company has been recognized for its highly effective implementation of Total Water Management (TWM). TWM is an integrated approach to managing the entire water cycle that involves owning and operating water, wastewater, and recycled water utilities within the same geographic area in order to maximize the beneficial use of recycled water. TWM also implements smart water management programs, including advanced and remote metering infrastructure. It enables smart water management programs such as 2 remote metering infrastructure and other advanced technologies, rate designs, and incentives that result in real conservation. TWM helps protect water supplies in water-scarce areas experiencing population growth.
Global Water has received numerous industry awards, including national recognition as a ‘Utility of the Future Today’ for its superior water reuse practices by a national consortium of water and conservation organizations led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The company also received Cityworks’ 2022 Excellence in Departmental Practice Award for demonstrating leadership and creativity in applying public asset management strategies to daily operations and long-term planning.
Role Description: Full time role for a Wastewater Operator III located in Maricopa , AZ. The wastewater operator performs a variety of semi-skilled work to maintain the wastewater systems, pumps, motors, and related appurtenances, sanitary sewers for the collection of wastewater, pumping equipment for water and wastewater, and water and wastewater treatment plant equipment and operations. Additionally, the operator may be subject to on-call work, emergency call back work and subject to shift work that may include nights and weekends. Grade 2 ADEQ Wastewater Certification preferred, Grade 1 ADEQ Wastewater Certification required. Possession of a valid Class B CDL Arizona Driver’s License and having a clean driving record with no restrictions is required. Qualifications:
•Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on the wastewater system, performing avariety of skilled and unskilled manual duties in the maintenance and care of thewastewater system including repair and other modifications to regulators, outfalls andmanhole structures that may be required to insure proper operation; cleaning and inspectingall sewer lines, interpreting and documenting the results of inspections; and to performother related duties as assigned.
•Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations by streamlining work processes,decreasing turnaround times, and working cooperatively and jointly to provide efficiency
and excellence in the use of resources. •Delivers outstanding customer service. Establishes and maintains open communicationwith all internal and external customers; to include co-workers, contractors, residents, andother Utility departments. Informs immediate supervisor of daily operations, importantdevelopments, and work activities.
•Adheres to industry and Utility safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures.Provides services in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
•Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repairfunctions of infrastructure or equipment utilized in the wastewater reclamation division.
•Operates all equipment used in wastewater reclamation facilities including pumps,motors, disinfection, odor control, and flow regulating devices. Operates sewer cleaningequipment, tank trucks, and various tools. Maintains the integrity of landscaping, checkswet wells and electrical panels, adjusts chemical feed rates, and completes work orders.
•Conducts daily inspections of reclamation facilities; process sampling, logs daily records;interprets readings from meters, gauges, charts, and instruments, and adjusts;accordingly, and detects mechanical or process deficiencies and communicates findingsto the supervisor.
•Conducts all company work related efforts and activities within the rules, regulations, andresponsibilities of the most current company safety policy and OHSA regulation.
Essential Job Functions
Basic Skills: Identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Use logic and reasoning to solve problems. Assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, to make improvements or take corrective action. Understands written communication and work-related documents. Able to cope with pressure and deadlines, difficult situations and hard conversations.
Work is performed in an office and outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise from construction site heavy equipment and inclement weather.
Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge is equivalent to high school degree or equivalency.
Certifications and Other Requirements:
•An ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater certificate is required with expectations of getting anADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Certification within the next 12 months.
•Possession of a valid Class B CDL Arizona Driver’s License and having a clean drivingrecord with no restrictions is required.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting technical reports and memos and public speaking and presentations.
Social Skills: Must act in a respectful, knowledgeable, and professional manner. Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of complex information; adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions; trying to reconcile differences; actively looking for ways to help people and Global Water be successful. Will interact with employees at all levels and represent Global Water externally.
Physical Demands: Must be able to perform the following on a regular basis: Sitting for extended periods; prolonged periods of time with repetitive motions of hands and fingers; close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Work is performed in an office and outdoors where the employee may be exposed to noise from construction sites, heavy equipment and inclement weather. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Core Values: Applicant must understand, identify with, and adhere to the Global Water Core Values:
- Believe in the Mission and Each Other
- Be Disciplined in Thought and Action
- Take Ownership
- Maintain a Positive Mindset
General: Must have satisfactory outcome of drug testing, criminal record checks, motor vehicle record, and employment records prior to starting employment.
Licenses: Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Global Water Resources, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.