Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator; Senior Utility Operator SCBA

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department (WSD), one of the nation’s largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department (WSD) is seeking Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators (Senior Utility Operators) to operate and maintain wastewater treatment processes and equipment to control flow, process water, wastewater sludge, and maintain effluent quality. The job involves wastewater system operation and/or providing routine maintenance in support of system needs. This position serves as a lead role responsible for handling complex operation and maintenance issues.

Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant and Remote Facilities Operators have the ability to lead teams and work independently with minimal instruction.

Multiple vacant positions are available at the City of Phoenix s 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Pay Range: $30.31 to $47.01 per hour.

Hiring Range: $30.31 to $36.84 per hour.

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Please understand that this is pay grade 255. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
  Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

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Unit 002 Benefits

• Three years of skilled experience in operations and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant, facility, or system including the repair of pumps, valves, and motors in an industrial setting.
• Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Treatment Grade 3 certification at the time of application.
• Appropriate certification must be maintained as a condition of employment in this classification.
• If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the ADEQ for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency.
• Required to obtain and maintain annual SCBA certification through training and annual physical examination per OSHA standards.
• Required to respond to chemical emergency alarms wearing appropriate PPE such as respirators and SCBA.
• Working conditions:
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