Utilities Operator Lead

City of El Mirage; El Mirage (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSAs

Telemedicine

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

ASRS retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

YMCA discounts

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Service leave

Job summary

City of El Mirage seeks an experienced Utilities Operator Lead to oversee water production, wastewater collection, and distribution systems. You will lead utility crews, coordinate projects, and ensure safe, reliable operations with contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities include supervising field staff, monitoring SCADA, performing QA on work, and maintaining records. Certifications in ADEQ and a CDL are required; a strong emphasis on safety, training, and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 4 years of wastewater collections/treatment or water production/distribution system experience; or an equivalent combination.
• ADEQ Water Distribution or Treatment Grade 3 certification; ADEQ Wastewater Collection Grade 2 certification; or equivalent.
• Arizona Class A CDL with tanker endorsement at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance for water/wastewater systems.
• Monitors SCADA and maintains optimal treatment processes.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and instructions.
• Trains lower-level staff in work processes and methods.
• Inspects, repairs, calibrates equipment, and coordinates contractor schedules.
• Provides customer service and maintains logs/records.

Skills

Coordinating deadlines

Quality assurance

Coaching and training

Reading maps & manuals

Customer service

Data entry & record keeping

Communication

GIS map reading

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years utility experience

ADEQ Water Distribution/Treatment Grade 2/3 certifications

Arizona CDL Class A with tanker endorsement

Job description

The Utilities Operator Lead coordinates and oversees utility operations, maintenance, and related projects involving wastewater collection systems, water production, and distribution systems. This position provides day-to-day leadership and coordination of utility crews, contractors, equipment, and resources to ensure projects and emergency repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner while maintaining reliable utility services.

New Hire Salary Range: $34.80 - $38.66 per hour

Salary range: $34.12 - $47.77 per hour

Employee Benefits Overview:

• 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.

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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 is the third level in a four-level Maintenance and Operations—Utilities classification series. Positions at this level serve as leads in the operation and maintenance of the City’s water, wastewater, or meter systems, and related infrastructure, and/or are responsible for overseeing and coordinating technical utility projects and programs. Employees in the classification perform advanced technical duties, provide guidance to field staff, support project planning and implementation, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

• Job Classification Title: Utilities Operator, Lead
• Working Title(s): Utilities Operator Lead
• FLSA Status: NE
• Safety Sensitive: Yes
• Pay Grade: 13

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

• Organizational Role: Paraprofessional-Operational
• Supervision Exercised: Lead
• Budget Authority: None/Data Entry; Track/Monitors
• Competency Rank(s): N/A

The following is intended to describe the core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks will vary over time depending on the City’s needs.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Coordinates collection/distribution/production systems maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance, and participates in the same, as assigned.
• Monitors SCADA and maintains optimal treatment processes.
• Maintains grounds and facilities by cleaning and repairing buildings, completing grounds maintenance, landscaping, and painting.
• Collects water/wastewater samples.
• Trains lower-level staff in work processes and methods.
• Performs quality assurance review on work performed by others and makes corrections.
• Operates and troubleshoots process equipment.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Operates heavy equipment. (Backhoe, Excavator)
• Inspects, repairs, and calibrates equipment.
• Works with contractors and vendors and coordinates project schedules or repairs/installations.
• Monitors work order information and updates records.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and instructions.
• Enters data and maintains logs and records.
• Provides customer service.

• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Principles and practices of leading and coordinating the work of others, as assigned.
• Training and coaching strategies.
• Read maps, diagrams, and technical and operational manuals.
• Quality assurance methods.
• Methods, equipment, materials, tools, and standard practices for operating water/wastewater systems or metering infrastructure.
• Water meter mechanics.
• 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 following 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.
• Project coordination and technical understanding of utility systems.
• Budget and documentation management.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

SKILLS

• Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing work demands.
• Inspecting work and performing quality assurance.
• Coaching and training others.
• Operating assigned tools and 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.
• Following safe driving practices.
• 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.
• Read GIS maps and blueprints.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED and 4 years of wastewater collections/treatment or water production/distribution system experience; or any equivalent combination of directly related education and experience;

Certifications/Licenses:

• ADEQ Water Distribution or Treatment Grade 3 certification and ADEQ Wastewater Collection Grade 2 certification; or ADEQ Wastewater Collection Grade 3 certification and ADEQ Water Distribution or Treatment Grade 2 certification
• Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement at the time of appointment.

Safety Sensitive Assignment(s):

• Utilities Operator, Lead

CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry and within 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 in excess of 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, and repetitive motions.
• The following physical activities may be performed, but are not essential to the job: crawling.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Based on the assignment, it 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 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.