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Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority seeks qualified operators to manage water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection and treatment. The role requires relevant certifications and the ability to operate and maintain critical utility equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, obtain ADEQ Level 1 certification within two years, and hold a CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsement (with specific timelines for OITs).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ADEQ Level 1 Water or Wastewater certification within 2 years of employment is required.
• CDL Class A with Hazmat Endorsement required (for OITs, within 6 months of employment).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust water treatment, distribution, and wastewater systems.
• Perform laboratory analyses and ensure compliance with drinking water regulations.
• Operate, maintain, and repair treatment and distribution equipment; monitor security, safety, and administrative procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Achieve within 2 years of employment, Level 1 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) State certification as Water Operator (treatment and distribution) or Wastewater Operator (collection and treatment) is required.
• Valid Driver's License and CDL Class "A" with Hazmat Endorsement (subject to motor vehicle record review). For OITs, required to obtain a CDL Class "A" with Hazmat Endorsement within 6 months from date of employment.

Job Responsibilities and Performance Objectives:

Water Treatment

• Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes
• Laboratory Analysis
• Comply with Drinking Water Regulations
• Operate and Maintain Equipment
• Perform Security, Safety, and Administrative Procedures
• Evaluate Characteristics of Source Water

Water Distribution

• System Information/Components
• Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Disinfection
• Laboratory Analysis
• Install Equipment
• Operate Equipment
• Perform Maintenance
• Perform Security, Safety, and Administrative Procedures

Wastewater Collection

• Operate Equipment
• Evaluate and Maintain Equipment
• Maintain and Restore Collection System
• Maintain Lift Stations
• Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Collection System
• Perform Security, Safety, and Administrative Procedures

Wastewater Treatment

• Evaluate Physical Characteristics of Waste stream
• Perform Security, Safety, and Administrative Procedures
• Evaluate and Maintain Equipment
• Operate Equipment
• Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Treatment Processes
• Laboratory Analysis

This announcement will close on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.