OPENING DATE: Wednesday, November 30, 2011

WAGE: $14.68 – $20.26 hrly

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

STATUS: Full-time, FLSA non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining water treatment plant/well supply systems and related equipment to provide quality drinking water for public use.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical workweek requires working Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM; schedule is subject to change to accommodate business necessity.   Knowledge of water treatment plant equipment methods and equipment.  Employee may be required to carry, push/pull objects and materials up to 35 pounds.    The Town of Florence promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of pre-employment drug testing.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in water treatment plant operations and water distribution systems; plus one (1) to two (2) years relevant work experience and/or training involving water treatment plant operations, water distribution systems, and equipment maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.  Must have and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License plus an AZ Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Submit required Town application to the Human Resources Office; resume accepted as supplement only (do not write “see resume” on application). Department review, testing, and scheduling of interviews usually takes 3 weeks from the review date(s) of the recruitment.  Application and job description are available for download at www.florenceaz.gov or obtain at Florence Town Hall, 775 North Main Street, PO Box 2670, Florence, AZ 85132, (520) 868-7553.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Applicants whose experience and training are most closely suited to the requirements of the Town may be selected for further testing/interviews.   Criteria will be based on job-related knowledge, skills and abilities as shown on the application.  The Town of Florence is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

The following requirements must be met prior to employment:

1.  Successful completion of required selection process.

2.  Successful completion of a reference and background check.

3.  Approval of employment by Department Director and Town Manager.