Wells Utility Supervisor

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Wells Utility Supervisor to lead a team and oversee Gilbert's water distribution and well sites, ensuring reliable service and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the Water Distribution Superintendent and drives SCADA monitoring, maintenance, budget forecasting, and capital projects. It requires strong leadership, relevant certifications, and a track record in water operations. This is an at-will, exempt, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 5+ years in water treatment plant or wells/reservoir operations and maintenance.
• 2+ years in lead or supervisory role.
• Certifications: Grade II Water Treatment, Grade IV Distribution; reciprocity if from another state.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of up to eleven; provide daily direction, training, evaluations and coaching.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repairs across Gilbert's water infrastructure.
• Monitor water system performance via SCADA and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Plan and coordinate capital improvements and technology upgrades (e.g., remote chlorination).
• Prepare and manage the department's annual operating budget including forecasting and tracking expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

SCADA

Water operations

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Safety management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Water operator certification

ADEQ Grade II/IV certification

HAZWOPER certification

Arizona Driver's License

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Wells Utility Supervisor. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Wells Utility Supervisor reports to the Water Distribution Superintendent. The primary functions of this position include:

• Lead and supervise a team of up to eleven, providing daily work direction, training and development, performance evaluations, and hands-on coaching
• Oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repairs across Gilbert's remote water infrastructure – including reservoirs, well sites, booster sites, and treatment facilities
• Monitor water system performance through SCADA and help ensure ongoing compliance with county, state, and federal water quality regulations
• Plan and coordinate capital improvement projects and technology upgrades, including remote chlorination system enhancements
• Prepare and manage the department's annual operating budget, including forecasting, cost estimates, and expenditure tracking
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: September 6, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of September 13, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: September 28, 2026

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive customer relationships and takes responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates for this position must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 Year of specialized or technical training beyond high school.
• 5 Years of experience in a water treatment plant or wells and reservoir operations and maintenance.
• 2 Years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certification and Grade IV Water Distribution from ADEQ at time of hire (equivalent certification from another state through reciprocity with Arizona at application submission date and certification of reciprocity must be obtained within 3 months of hire).
• Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response Certificate (HAZWOPER).
• Arizona Class D Driver's License.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt – ineligible for overtime compensation.

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Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.