Senior Utility Operator SCBA

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

Senior Utility Operator leads, trains, and directs staff in the operation and maintenance of lift station operations in the wastewater collection system. This is an advanced technical class within the Operations & Maintenance series. Employees within this class are distinguished from Operations & Maintenance Technicians and Utility Mechanics by its lead role, responsibility for handling more complex operation and maintenance issues, greater independence with which the incumbent is expected to work, and the increased exercise of judgment and initiative expected in the performance of duties.

SALARY

Pay Range: $30.31 to $47.01 per hour.

Hiring Range: $30.31 to $36.84 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of skilled experience in operations and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant, facility, or system including the repair of pumps, valves, and motors in an industrial setting.

• Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Collection Grade 3 certification at the time of application.

• Appropriate certification must be maintained as a condition of employment in this classification.

• If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the ADEQ ( ) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency.

• Required to obtain and maintain annual SCBA certification through training and annual physical examination per Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

• Required to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) medical examination and possess a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Tanker Vehicle (N) endorsement at the time of application.

• Working conditions:

• Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust.

• Requires walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.

• Moving heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances may be required.

• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

• These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience in/with:
• Welding/cutting/fabricating.
• Plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Compressors.
• Maintenance.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes August 17, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.