Water/Wastewater Electrician I

City-of-Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave accrual

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

ASRS retirement plan

PEHP contribution

Bilingual pay

Job summary

City of Scottsdale seeks a Water/Wastewater Electrician I to install, alter, maintain and repair electrical systems in support of critical water operations. This role emphasizes safe, hands-on, problem-solving work in a mission-driven department.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 4 years of related experience or a two-year apprenticeship, and must obtain ADEQ Grade I certification within six months. Local residency is required. Benefits and salary details follow in the posting.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Four years of industrial/utility electrical experience; or a two-year electromechanical apprenticeship.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with clean record.
• ADEQ Grade I operator certification in Water Treatment or Water Distribution within six months.

Responsibilities

• Install, alter, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Perform skilled journey-level electrician work following standard practices.
• Work safely and in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.

Skills

Problem-solvers

Team players

Creative thinkers

Hands-on work

Safety-minded

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two-year electromechanical apprenticeship

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Join a team that keeps Scottsdale’s essential water systems running safely, reliably, and efficiently. As a Water/Wastewater Electrician I, you’ll bring your electrical expertise to a mission-driven department where your skills directly support the community’s access to clean, dependable water. We’re looking for problem-solvers, team players, and creative thinkers who thrive on hands-on work, value safety, and take pride in contributing to something bigger. If you’re excited to grow your career, work with supportive colleagues, and make a real impact every day, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of our water operations.

About the Position:

This position performs skilled journey level electrician work to install, alter, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment and fixtures in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade.

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 $37.72/hour.

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Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent is required.

• Four years of experience in Industrial and/or Utility Electrical Systems; OR,
• Completion of a recognized two-year electromechanical apprenticeship.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience in an industrial setting may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

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 obtain and maintain within six months of hire or promotion a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within one of the following disciplines - Water Treatment or Water Distribution.
• 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:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with “See Resume.” Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.

Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely align with the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process, which may include a panel interview. Candidates selected to move forward will be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which may include the following:

• 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” with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at [phone]. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at [phone].

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.