Utilities Operator 2 (Water Services-Distribution)

City of El Mirage; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

ASRS retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays: 10 city holidays

Vacation: 80 hours/year

Sick leave: 96 hours/year

Job summary

The City of El Mirage is seeking a Senior Utilities Operator to oversee the operation of municipal well sites and distribution systems. You will mentor staff, coordinate daily activities, and ensure safe, reliable drinking water delivery while following regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include inspecting facilities, performing emergency repairs, operating SCADA and process equipment, maintaining logs, and providing excellent customer service to the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years field experience.
• ADEQ Water Distribution Grade 2 and ADEQ Wastewater Collection Grade 1 within 12 months.
• Arizona CDL with tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains water distribution systems and lift stations.
• Performs emergency line repairs and hydrant maintenance.
• Operates and maintains process equipment and logs.
• Responds to emergencies and ensures regulatory compliance.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Read instrumentation

Maintain logs

Provide customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

The Utilities Operator 2, Senior is responsible for the safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant operation and maintenance of municipal well sites and distribution systems. This position serves as a senior operator, providing technical expertise, mentoring junior staff, coordinating daily operations, and ensuring the continuous delivery of high-quality drinking water. The Senior Utilities Operator monitors system performance, troubleshoots operational issues, operates heavy equipment, maintains equipment, and responds to emergencies while promoting a culture of safety and operational excellence.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Job Classification Title: Utilities Operator

Working Title(s): Utilities Operator 2, Senior

FLSA Status: NE

Safety Sensitive: Yes

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Organizational Role: Paraprofessional-Operational

Supervision Exercised: None

Budget Authority: None

Competency Rank(s): Utilities Operator 2, Senior

New Hire Salary Range: $30.26 - $32.13 per hour

Salary range: $27.85 - $38.99

Employee Benefits Overview

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, well-being, and professional growth:

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
  • Telemedicine
  • Wellness programs (early detection, lifestyle modification, disease management)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
  • Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, plus supplemental life options
• Retirement
  • Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)--mandatory program, shared employee/employer contributions
• Supplemental Benefits
  • Employee recognition & reward program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounted Northwest Valley YMCA membership
• Paid Leave
  • Holidays:10 City Holidays
  • Vacation:80 hours per year, increases with length of service
  • Sick Leave:96 hours per year
  • Service Leave:10 hours per year

Additional information is available at: http://www.azmt.org/city-of-el-mirage/.

Benefits are subject to change.

Experience a workplace that values and invests in your well-being!

About us

Welcome to the City of El Mirage

Considered the gateway to the Northwest Valley of the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, El Mirage has grown from a small town, dependent on agriculture, to a diverse urban economy with a population of more than 35,000. The City’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through leadership, partnerships, and the efficient delivery of outstanding service to our diverse community.

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. The essential duties and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned, as determined by the City of El Mirage.

This is the second level in a four-level Maintenance and Operations - Utilities classification series devoted to maintaining water production and distribution systems and the wastewater collection system.

Position-specific duties

• Inspects and maintains water distribution/collection system, lift stations, and flood irrigation systems.
• Performs emergency line repairs, and replacement.
• Inspects hydrants, manholes, sewers, and valves.
• Performs utility locates and blue staking.
• Vacuums and jets lines.
• Maintains wells and well sites.
• Tests and treats water at wells.
• Operates and maintains process equipment.
• Follows standard operating procedures for operation, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and instructions.
• Enters data and maintains logs and records.
• Provides customer service.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge

• Methods, equipment, materials, tools, and standard practices for the operation of water/wastewater systems.
• Water and wastewater facilities emergency procedures.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Blue stake laws and underground utility identification practices.
• Proper use and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with established guidelines.
• Confined space entry procedures, as assigned.
• Safe driving practices and geography of the city.
• Maintaining logs and records.
• Basic math is used to calculate measurements, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Operation of small hand and power tools.
• Operating a computer.
• SCADA systems.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• OSHA Traffic Control Safety
• OSHA Trench Work Safety practices

Skills

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Operating assigned tools and equipment.
• Operating heavy equipment.
• Inspecting facilities and grounds to identify repair issues.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals as assigned.
• Reading and interpreting instrumentation and equipment controls.
• Calculating measurements, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Maintaining logs and records.
• Communicating effectively to exchange and receive information and instructions.
• Operating a computer and specialized software.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Providing customer service as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and 2 years of collection/production/distribution field experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• ADEQ Water Distribution Grade 2 certification at the time of appointment and ADEQ Wastewater Collection Grade 1 certification within 12 months of appointment.
• Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement at the time of appointment.

Safety Sensitive Assignment(s)

• Utilities Operator 2, Senior.

Continuing Employment Requirements

• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry or within a specified timeframe unless replaced by higher licensure/certification.

ADA Information

Type of Work

Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Physical Requirements

The following physical activities are essential to the performance of the job: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions.

The following physical activity may be performed but is not essential to the job: crawling.

Work Environment/Conditions

Based on assignment may be primarily outdoors or split roughly the same inside/outside (including being in a vehicle). Environmental conditions may include moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, and seldom exposure to inadequate lighting, restricted movement in the workspace, and intense noise.

The City reserves the right to:

• Consider only the most qualified applicants for the succeeding examination processes.
• Application and review (Training and Experience Evaluation).
• Interview.
• Appointment subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background examination.

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email—please monitor your junk/spam email for communication, as it will come from a system-generated source.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for a qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

The City of El Mirage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.