Utility Technician I​/II - Distribution

The Water Distribution Division delivers safe drinking water to customers in the City of Goodyear. Distribution and delivery to customers are achieved through a network of underground pipes called the distribution system. The pipes vary in size from 4 to 30 inches in diameter and convey water from the pumping facility to the customer's tap. The distribution system has approximately 510 miles of main.

The Division is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all city owned fire hydrants, water mains, service lines, and water meters. This includes the reading of water meters, and utility locating.

Utility Technician II - $26.7478 to $39.7070

The Utility Technician I in Distribution performs semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility water and reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems. Maintains, monitors, installs, and/or repairs the City's water distribution system, service lines, valves and fire hydrants.

The Utility Technician II - Distribution performs a variety of skilled work to maintain water distribution pipelines and related appurtenances. Performs difficult technical and mechanical work in the operation and maintenance of water distribution and conveyance facilities. May provide direction to peers and subordinates in performance of routine day-to-day work activities.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of two years working independently with little supervision either by themselves or leading a team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years experience maintaining a water distribution system including water meters. They will have a minimum of two years of experience in making decisions in the field maintaining a water distribution system by following Standard Operating Procedures and training others using Standard Operating Procedures.

They will have two years of experience dealing with customers and the public in a customer service environment. The ideal candidate will possess a ADEQ Grade II Water Distribution certificate or reciprocal from another issuing agency, and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with 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 messages 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.
• 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. Provide services in accordance with government standards such as Bluestake, OSHA, and MAG. Prepares and submit required safety records and reports.
• Executes routine and emergency operational, maintenance, construction, and repair functions of infrastructure or equipment utilized in the water distribution division. Provides direction and clarifies routine day-to-day priorities in the field. Provides input to supervisors regarding performance reviews for UT I and self.
• Installs, maintains, replaces, and repairs water mains, water service connections, fire hydrants, valves, water meters and related appurtenances. Notifies customers of water service interruptions in accordance with Public Works policies and procedures. Requests and conducts utility locates in accordance with Arizona’s Blue stakes law. Locates water and wastewater infrastructure utilizing quarter section maps or electronic…