Utility Maintenance Worker II

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking a Utility Maintenance Worker II to lead, train, and participate in cleaning, repair, inspection, disinfection, and maintenance of sanitary sewer conveyance systems. CDL with tanker endorsement and ADEQ Grade 2 certification are strongly preferred.

The role requires at least two years of related experience. The position emphasizes safety, proper handling of hazardous materials, and maintaining logs and reports for operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of sewage conveyance or treatment facilities.
• Substitution of relevant education may be considered.
• Possession of applicable licenses or certifications is preferred when staffing.

Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks to crewmembers and leads maintenance crews.
• Trains others in maintenance and inspection techniques.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on sewer lines, cleanouts, and manhole structures.

Skills

Sewer maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

Experience substitution for education

Tools

ADEQ Grade 2 Certification

Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5711 - Utility Maintenance Worker II

Salary Grade: 8

Pay Range

• Hiring Range: $23.98 - $28.19 Per Hour
• Pay Range: $23.98 - $32.39 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

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.

Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The first review of applications will be on 08/28/2026.

Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hiring a Utility Maintenance Worker II. In this position, you will lead, train, and participate in the cleaning, repair, inspection, disinfection, and maintenance of sanitary sewage conveyance systems (gravity).

Class B CDL with tanker endorsement required.

Essential Functions:

• Assigns tasks to crewmembers;
• Trains others in maintenance and inspection techniques;
• Informs the public of the activities of the repair and maintenance crews;
• Compiles and submits activity reports and logs;
• Operates specialized equipment, machines and vehicles (single and dual-function) such as pressure cleaners, sprayers, television inspection equipment, balling, vacuum and rodding machines;
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on sewer lines, cleanouts, manhole structures and covers and wastewater pumping system facilities;
• Locates and removes blockages in sewer lines and manholes;
• Assists electricians in inspection and maintenance of electrical components of supported systems;
• Performs operator-level servicing, adjustment and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, assigned vehicles and machinery;
• Clears manhole area covers and physically adjusts the structure and/or cover assembly;
• Performs routine operational checkouts on wastewater pumping systems;
• Stores, handles, applies and disposes of hazardous materials generated by work assignments as instructed in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS);
• Applies and properly disposes of pesticides, disinfectants and oxidizing agents encountered in duties;
• Ensures compliance with all operational safety regulations by maintaining and using safety and personal protective equipment and implementing safety-training procedures;
• Establishes and maintains appropriate worksite traffic control/warning devices and measures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in the construction, operation, or maintenance of sewage conveyance or treatment facilities.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted).
• OR:
• One year of experience with Pima County as a Utility Maintenance Worker I.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Possess a ADEQ Collection System Grade 2 Certification.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B with Tanker endorsement.
• Minimum one (1) year of field experience working within a sewer collection system.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates : All positions require possession of a valid Grade 2 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection certification and a valid Class B Arizona commercial driver license (CDL), with appropriate endorsements, at time of application. Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be s