Water Utility Operator II - Water Distribution

Town of Oro Valley; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oro Valley Water Utility is seeking a motivated, dependable worker for the Water Distribution Department. You will report to the Water Operations Supervisor and work with a seasoned team in the most technologically advanced water utility in Southern Arizona.

Under supervision, you’ll operate, maintain, service, and repair the water distribution system, including mains, hydrants, meters, PRV/ARV, and related components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years utility experience preferred.
• Grade II Water Distribution certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Valid Class D driver license at start; CDL required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Documents distribution activities.
• Performs bluestaking and preventative maintenance.
• Responds to customer inquiries.
• Assists in installing water mains, hydrants, meters and valves.
• Operates and maintains water distribution equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Customer service

Policy knowledge

Team collaboration

Time management

Organizational skills

Learning ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Grade II Water Distribution certificate

Driver license (Class D)

CDL Class A within 18 months

Tools

Database management software

Job description

Position Summary

First review of applications November 6, 2026

Expected Hiring Range: $46,133 to $51,899

Starting Salary Depending On Experience And Qualifications

The Town of Oro Valley Water Utility seeks a highly motivated, hard-working dependable results driven individual with a strong water distribution systems background to work in the Water Distribution Department. The successful candidate will report to the Water Operations Supervisor and be expected to work collaboratively with other water operations staff. If being part of a seasoned and experienced water professional team, working for the most technologically advanced Water Utility in Southern Arizona, sounds interesting to you, then

Under close supervision of the Water Operations Supervisor, operates, maintains, services and repairs the water distribution system and related components.

Essential Functions

• Documents distribution activities.
• Performs bluestaking and preventative maintenance on water distribution system.
• Researches, resolves and responds to customer inquiries.
• Assists in the installation of water distribution components including water mains, fire hydrants, meters and valves.
• Maintains, services and repairs water distribution system components including water mains, ARV/PRV equipment, fire hydrants, valve exercising and water metering equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment including backhoe, loader and dump truck.
• Provides assistance to meter operations team.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate and applicable reports and records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of and skill in interpreting applicable Town, State and Federal statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations governing water utility.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Town and Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of water distribution components, underground utility construction, materials and equipment used in the operations and maintenance of water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of water distribution installation and repair methods.
• Skill in computerized database management.
• Skill in operating and maintaining a variety of equipment such as: loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, water trucks as well as miscellaneous types of equipment.
• Skill in transferring in-depth knowledge to coworkers and developing coworker skill.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years’ utility experience.
• Grade II Water Distribution certificate issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona driver license upon the first day of employment.
• Class A CDL will be required within 18 months of employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Ability to work under stressful situations including operation of equipment in bad weather or other difficult conditions such as while balancing multiple job assignments.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position. Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Position is subject to after-hours call out 24/7.
• Position is included in an on-call rotation.
• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on an occasional basis.

The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.

Why Apply

Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business.

Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona.

The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more.

Town of Oro Valley currently has a benefits program that is currently offered to employees of the Town who work 20 or more hours per week on a regular basis. (Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week may qualify for participation in the individual plans, dependent upon the specific terms of coverage.)

Town of Oro Valley Benefits Guide 2026/2027