Utility Maintenance Worker III

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

6d•$25 - $35

About The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5628 - Utility Maintenance Worker III Salary Grade: 10 Pay Range Hiring Range: $25.14 - $30.16 Per Hour Pay Range: $25.14 - $35.18 Per Hour Range Explanation: 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. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 02/06/2026 . Regional Wastewater Reclamation is seeking an individual who excels in leading and actively engaging in the intricate tasks of inspecting, cleaning, repairing, disinfecting, implementing vector control, and maintaining both gravity and pressure-based sanitary sewage conveyance systems. CDL Required Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Requirements

Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, construction, or repair of sewage or wastewater conveyance systems, including two years of experience in sewer maintenance.
OR: One year of experience with Pima County as a Utility Maintenance Worker II.
All positions require possession of a valid Grade 3 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection certification and a valid Class B Arizona commercial driver license (CDL), with appropriate endorsements, at time of appointment.
V alid driver's license is at the time of application.
Valid AZ driver's license is at time of appointment.
This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial /promotional probation.
A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required.

Nice To Haves

Possess a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Collection System Grade 2 Certification.
Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with Tanker endorsement.
Minimum one (1) year of field experience working as a lead within a sewer collection system.

Responsibilities

Assigns tasks to crewmembers
Trains others in maintenance and inspection techniques
Locates and removes blockages in sewer lines and manholes
Performs operator-level servicing, adjustment, and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, assigned vehicles, and machinery
Ensures compliance with all operational safety regulations by maintaining and using safety and personal protective equipment and implementing safety-training procedures
Establishes and maintains appropriate worksite traffic control/warning devices and measures.
Leads, directs, and trains Utility Maintenance Workers in the inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sewage conveyance and pumping systems.
Installs, adjusts, and services flow and atmospheric sampling and metering equipment, ensuring proper operation.
Operates and performs operator-level servicing of specialized equipment such as pressure cleaners, sprayers, vacuum machines, and pumping equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance on sewer lines, cleanouts, manhole structures, and wastewater pumping systems, including pump and valve rebuilding
Ensures proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials, pesticides, disinfectants, and oxidizing agents in accordance with safety guidelines.
Enforces safety regulations by maintaining safety equipment, implementing safety training, and establishing traffic control measures to ensure worker and public safety
Compiles and submits activity reports to management and informs the public about repair and maintenance crew activities
Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial wastewater pumps, pumping systems, power-generating engines, and compressors
Performs welding, concrete, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, and electrical work as needed for equipment and structural repairs, including site mitigation/remediation following Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO).