Water Treatment Operator at TechFlow, Inc. in Yuma, AZ

Summary: TechFlow, Inc. is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to control treatment plant machines and equipment for purifying and clarifying water. The role involves monitoring chemical processes, maintaining equipment, and ensuring water quality for consumption and industrial use. Responsibilities: - Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant and dumps specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime into water, or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water - Start agitators to mix chemicals and allows impurities to settle to bottom of tank, turns valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities, pumps purified water into water mains, monitors panel board and adjusts controls to regulator flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation and distribution of water - Cleans tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water), repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand- and power tools, tests water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities, using colorimeter, turbid meter, and conductivity meter - Perform other related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent - Must possess a ADEQ Class 2 water treatment certification - Valid driver's license without special restrictions - Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check - Regular, dependable attendance - U. S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations - Dependable transportation and a dependable means of communication - Be able speak, write, read, and understand English - Well-mannered customer service attitude - Willing to cross-train in other areas - Punctual, responsible, and dependable - Demonstrate motivation, initiative, and reliability - Adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to new or changing instructions - Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and company policy - Able to deliver quality products to the customer and be responsive to their needs - Safety and security conscious, complying with rules and policies - Able to work both as part of a team and independently - Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and physical and periodic retests - Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned - Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including summer temperatures peaking around 120 degrees Fahrenheit - Must be capable of lifting 75 lbs. unassisted Preferred Qualifications: - Water treatment system control training - Class B Commercial Drivers license Required Skills: ADEQ Class 2 certification Important Skills: Water treatment system control, Forklift operation, Industrial tools operation Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer service, Blueprint reading, Safety compliance, Problem solving, Teamwork, Adaptability Benefits: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays, Generous benefits package consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Employer Paid Insurance, Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), Short Term and Long Term Disability, Annual Increase to Wages