Lead Utility Maintenance Technician – Wastewater

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a skilled Utility Maintenance Worker III for the Regional Wastewater Reclamation department. The role requires strong leadership in sewer maintenance, safety compliance, and operation of specialized equipment.

A Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and ADEQ Grade 3 Certification are essential. Primary duties include inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining both gravity and pressure-based sanitary sewer conveyance systems, with emphasis on safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in operation, maintenance, construction or repair of sewage or wastewater conveyance systems, including two years in sewer maintenance.
• Or one year of experience with Pima County as a Utility Maintenance Worker II.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application.

Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks to crewmembers.
• Trains others in maintenance and inspection techniques.
• Locates and removes blockages in sewer lines and manholes.
• Performs operator-level servicing, adjustment and maintenance of tools, equipment, vehicles and machinery.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations by using PPE and safety-training procedures.
• Leads and trains workers in inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sewage conveyance systems.
• Operates and services equipment such as pressure cleaners, sprayers, vacuum machines, and pumping equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on sewer lines and pumping systems; handles hazardous materials safely.

Education

ADEQ Collection System Grade 3 Certification

Arizona CDL, Class B with tanker endorsement

Job description

Pima County is seeking a skilled Utility Maintenance Worker III for the Regional Wastewater Reclamation department. The role requires strong leadership in sewer maintenance, safety compliance, and operation of specialized equipment.

A Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and ADEQ Grade 3 Certification are essential. Primary duties include inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining both gravity and pressure-based sanitary sewer conveyance systems, with emphasis on safety and regulatory