Senior Water Utility Maintenance Worker

City of Apache Junction•Apache Junction Water District, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions assigned to this class perform skilled construction, maintenance and repair duties in the Water District. Services and maintains well heads, booster pumps, chemical feed pumps and calibrates treatment process equipment. Takes daily water quality samples and ensures they meet standards. Investigates the cause of any contamination and resolves the contamination issue.

Requirements

Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and three (3) years paid full-time experience in a water distribution or treatment operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Arizona Grade II Water Distribution System Operator Certificate
Arizona Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate
Respirator Certification
Possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

Within one (1) year of appointment, must obtain and possess: Arizona Grade III Water Distribution System Operator Certificate
Arizona Grade III Water Treatment Operator Certificate
Arizona Commercial Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Perform water facility site inspections; sample water supplies; verify that well water quality meets adequate water quality standards; investigate the cause of any water samples that do not meet quality standards; calibrate and maintain water sampling equipment.
Respond to customer complaints and inquiries related to water quality and usage.
Maintain and repair water treatment facilities, valves and booster stations; ensure that water flow meets demands.
Make recommendations on equipment repairs and replacement.
Clean up debris from water line areas; manage plant growth in and near service lines, wells and hydrants; inspect and clear obstructions as needed; perform work in emergency situations as required.
Operate equipment such as pick-up trucks, dump trucks, backhoe, power tools and hand tools or other equipment; clean and maintain equipment as required.
Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed; install barricades and cones prior to the performance of repair activities; assist in directing and controlling traffic around work sites; adhere to safety requirements for open trench work and digging near power lines.
Support the Water District’s policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.