Utility Plant Superintendent (Well Fields)

City of Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time off

Business casual dress

Dental and vision coverage

Vacation accrual in first year

Sick leave accrual in first year

Holiday leave

ASRS with city match

1% deferred compensation contribution

Wellness incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is seeking an experienced Utility Plant Superintendent to lead operations and maintenance at the Well Field remote production sites. This regular full-time position requires strong leadership, project oversight, and a focus on safety and reliability of water infrastructure.

The successful candidate will manage crews, budgets, schedules, and contracts, communicate with city leadership and field teams, and represent the department with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of water or wastewater experience.
• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience.
• ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment Certification required on hire or promotion.
• ADEQ Grade 4 Water Distribution Certification required on hire or promotion.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification within 1 year of hire or promotion.
• A valid Driver's License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and maintenance of Well Field remote production sites.
• Lead crews and oversee safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Coordinate with city leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure safe operation and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Water, Wastewater Treatment, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Public Administration or related field

Job description

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Utility Plant Superintendent for our Well Field remote production sites. This is a regular, full-time position with benefits. The position is scheduled to Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm, depending on operational needs.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part‑time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

Chandler was the first city in Arizona to receive accreditation of our water and wastewater operations by the American Public Works Association, the toughest accreditation to achieve in the industry. The Utilities Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's water, wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure. The Utilities team maintains and operates one water, one brine reduction and three wastewater facilities. We treat over 64 million gallons of fresh water and treat over 30 million gallons of wastewater per day to class A+ reclaimed water to meet irrigation and industrial demands. Our water is received from four primary water sources: Salt River, Verde River, Colorado River and ground water supplied by our extensive well field facilities. We also use advanced treatment processes to recycle over 7 million gallons of industrial wastewater and return it back for industrial reuse. Service is provided to the City of Chandler residential, commercial, and industrial users by a network of 1,224 miles of active water mains, 942 miles of active sewer mains, and 92 miles of reclaimed water mains.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for an experienced and driven leader tomanage the operations and maintenance of the Well Field remote production sites. Someone who brings both technical expertise and a genuine commitment to maintaining safe and functional infrastructure for our community. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a strong background in utilities, with demonstrated experience managing crews and complex operations. The ideal candidate must communicate clearly with both field crews and city leadership, and also be comfortable presenting to stakeholders and engaging with the public when needed. Have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and contracts.

Minimum qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Water, Wastewater Treatment, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a related field; and
• 5 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment, or collections or distribution system operations or maintenance; and
• 2 years of lead or supervisory experience; and
• An ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment Certification upon hire or promotion; and
• An ADEQ Grade 4 Water DistributionCertification upon hire or promotion; and
• A 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification within 1 year of hire or promotion; and
• A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a six (6) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for four (4) months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, a driving record check, and a reference check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.