Utility Technician - Collections

Performs semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility water and reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection, and water/wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities. Maintains, monitors, installs, and/or repairs the City’s water distribution system, service lines, valves and fire hydrants, wastewater collection, and treatment facilities.

The ideal candidate for a Collection Utility Technician-I position would possess an ADEQ Grade-I Wastewater Collection certificate and will have an understanding of the wastewater collection system. The ideal candidate will have experience in the operations, repair and maintenance of wastewater collection equipment and infrastructure. The candidate will possess a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the tanker endorsement.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email - please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system-generated source.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve operations by streamlining work processes, decreasing turnaround times, and working cooperatively and jointly to provide efficiency and excellence in the use of City resources. Participates in in-house and/or on the job training activities, completes all training assignments.
• Delivers outstanding customer service. Establishes and maintains open communication with all internal and external customers; to include co-workers, contractors, residents, and other City departments. Informs immediate supervisor of daily operations, important developments, and work activities.
• Adheres to industry and City safety standards, policies, practices, and procedures. Provides services in accordance with government standards such as Bluestake, OSHA, and MAG.
• Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment utilized in the wastewater collection division under the direction of the Senior UT.
• Operates all equipment used in wastewater collection including pumps, motors, sewer cleaning equipment, tank trucks, CDL required large vacuum trucks, and various tools. Maintains the integrity of landscaping, checks storage tanks and electrical panels, adjusts chemical feed rates, and completes work orders.
• Conducts daily inspections of collection facilities; logs daily records; interprets readings from meters, gauges, charts and instruments; and detects mechanical or process deficiencies and communicates findings to the Senior UT and/or supervisor.

• Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Experience: Minimum one year of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license, ADEQ Grade I Operator License in specific area of concentration of Collections and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 12 months of hire.
• Reading: Work requires the ability to read maps, manuals, work orders, and…