Wastewater Utility Technician: Backhoe & Field Ops

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trad"ional pension with employer and

401(a) and 457 plans

Generous medical plans (HMO, PPO, or H

Job summary

The City of Phoenix Water Services seeks a skilled Utility Specialty Technician for the Wastewater Collection team. You will operate a backhoe safely on remote sites to maintain and repair wastewater infrastructure, while supporting field operations and documenting work orders using mobile devices.

You will help set up traffic control, barricades, and support emergency responses, training new staff, and ensuring safety compliance across OSHA, AZ811, and MAG standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, testing, monitoring or locating wastewater collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate the backhoe safely on construction sites in remote locations.
• Develop safe traffic control setups and barricade plans.
• Assist with emergency response operations and support other crews.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call rotations for system events.
• Maintain safety standards per OSHA/AZ811/MAG and communicate with team, contractors and residents.

Skills

Backhoe operation

Bluestake knowledge

Computer software experience

GIS / Water Net programs

Education

ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection Certification

ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collection Certification

CDL Class A with Tank Vehicle endorsement

Tools

GIS software

WaterNet programs

Job description

The City of Phoenix Water Services seeks a skilled Utility Specialty Technician for the Wastewater Collection team. You will operate a backhoe safely on remote sites to maintain and repair wastewater infrastructure, while supporting field operations and documenting work orders using mobile devices.

You will help set up traffic control, barricades, and support emergency responses, training new staff, and ensuring safety compliance across OSHA, AZ811, and MAG standards.