Wastewater Electrician II

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays (incl. 1 Floating)

Vacation accrual — 10.3 hours/month

Sick leave — 8 hours/month

Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement — $2,500/year

ASRS retirement plan

457 Supplemental Retirement Plans

Pet Insurance

Bilingual pay compensation

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a Wastewater Electrician II to maintain the electrical backbone of treatment and conveyance facilities. You will handle industrial electrical tasks, control systems, and high‑voltage equipment to ensure reliable wastewater operations.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a two-year apprenticeship, and five years of journeyman experience; ADEQ certifications and driver license requirements apply. Benefits are listed in full detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years journeyman electrician experience in an industrial setting.
• Three years as utility electrician or instrumentation technician in wastewater preferred.
• Two-year apprenticeship meets experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial electrical, electronic and computer work for installation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater systems.
• Work with control systems and high‑voltage equipment in treatment and conveyance facilities.

Skills

Industrial electrical work

Electrical testing

Control systems familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year electrician apprenticeship

Five years journeyman electrician experience

Tools

Industrial tools

Job description

Power the systems that keep Scottsdale running. Scottsdale Water is seeking a talented and dedicated Wastewater Electrician II to help maintain and enhance the electrical backbone of our vital treatment and conveyance facilities. In this hands‑on role, you’ll work with advanced control systems, high‑voltage equipment, and essential wastewater infrastructure that protects public health and supports a thriving community. If you’re an experienced electrician who thrives on technical challenges, values safety, and is ready to take your skills to the next level in a mission‑driven environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team of professionals committed to excellence.

About The Position

Performs industrial journey‑level electrical, electronic and computer work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water and wastewater systems and equipment.

Anticipated Starting Salary

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid‑point for this position is $41.59/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Five years of experience as a journeyman‑level electrician in an industrial setting, three years of which includes equivalent experience as a utility electrician or instrumentation technician in a municipal Wastewater environment.
• Satisfactory completion of a two‑year electrician apprenticeship in an industrial setting will meet the required years of experience for the Wastewater Electrician II.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job‑related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out‑of‑state driver’s licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain within six months of hire or promotion a Grade 1 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within one of the following disciplines – Wastewater Treatment, or Wastewater Collection.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Benefits Highlights

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long‑Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Background Screening

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant