1. Operates, monitors, and adjusts all water treatment plant process equipment including control panels, gauges, meters and SCADA system.
2. Monitors off-site wells, including operating equipment; reads and interprets levels, makes adjustments through SCADA; determines if there are equipment problems or need for on-site work.
3. Reviews data and determines the need for adjustments; makes treatment and operational changes to water treatment processes or distribution systems to meet water quality standards; may shut down and start plants as necessary.
4. Monitors operations of mixing, flocculation, settling and filtration and makes adjustments as needed.
5. Inspects, tests, and evaluates incoming supplies, materials and equipment; monitors inventory levels, estimates usage and orders required supplies and materials.

Utility Plant Operator I Minimum qualifications
• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• One (1) year experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a water or wastewater utility or other related industrial experience or are enrolled or have completed the City of Chandler's TEMP Plant Operator Trainee Program; and
• ADEQ Grade I Water Treatment Facility Operator Certificate at time of hire or promotion; and
• ADEQ Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification within one (1) year of hire or promotion date; and
• Hazwoper 40 Hour Certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion date; and
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Utility Plant Operator II Minimum qualifications
• High school diploma or GED equivalency; and
• Two (2) years' experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a water and/or wastewater treatment plant, facilities or distribution system including at least one (1) year of water treatment plant experience; and
• ADEQ Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate at time of hire or promotion;
• ADEQ Grade III Water Distribution Certificate at time of hire or promotion; and
• Hazwoper 40 Hour Certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion date; and
• Valid Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.