Wastewater Collections Operator II

This position requires a certification at the time of application. Please review the "Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements" section of the posting.

At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities. We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business.

Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines – engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.

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Performs the operation, maintenance, cleaning, inspection, preventative maintenance, repair, and construction of City's Wastewater Collection Infrastructure. Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as a combination sewer truck. This includes all aspects of the operation and maintenance of 1,500+ miles of sewer pipe, over 300 sewer lift stations and 5 large pump stations, in addition to all mechanical maintenance aspects of related equipment.

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 $39.22/hour.

• A High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent.
• Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of large wastewater collection systems that includes multiple pump stations, heavy duty pump maintenance, equipment related to odor mitigation systems, combination hydro/jetter cleaning truck and associated equipment.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in pump operations and chemical feed.
  • Experience in the operation and maintenance of sewer force main systems that include sophisticated pumping arrangements and odor control.
  • Experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in wastewater collection works.
  • Experience in mechanical and electrical trouble shooting.

• 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.
• This position requires satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment physical that includes a pulmonary/respiratory exam.
• Must possess upon hire or promotion and maintain a Grade 2 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Wastewater Collection.
• Must obtain and maintain within six months of hire or promotion a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsement. Must maintain a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
• Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Certification Card within 6 months of hire or promotion date.
• Must obtain within six months of hire or promotion certification as a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) user.
• 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.

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

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…