Utility System Operator II (Wastewater Collection)

City of Peoria, Arizona • Peoria, AZ

6d • $30 - $38

About The Position

The City of Peoria’s Water Services Department is seeking a motivated and dependable Utility System Operator II to join its Wastewater Collection team. The role offers an opportunity to develop skills and learn all aspects of wastewater collection operations while helping maintain the City’s growing wastewater collection system, including lift stations and miles of sewer infrastructure.

The position performs varied operational and maintenance duties, including lift station operations and maintenance, sewer system inspections, hydro-cleaning, CCTV inspections, manhole inspections, pump maintenance, emergency response, and troubleshooting wastewater collection system issues. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced operators and gain hands-on experience with the equipment, technology, and processes used to maintain the system.

Safety, teamwork, communication, accountability, and customer service are important to this position. The operator should be willing to learn, take initiative, work well with others, help teammates, and work independently. As the City grows and adds infrastructure, the role may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities to develop knowledge and abilities. An operator certification pay incentive program is available to eligible staff.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalency.
• One year of previous experience in the same or similar positions.
• Valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker and HazMat endorsements within six months of hire.
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade I Wastewater Collection Certification upon hire.
• Obtain Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade II Wastewater Collection Certification within one year of hire.
• Ability to perform physical labor.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, work well with others, and provide reliable service to the community.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater collection lift stations.
• Perform sewer system inspections, hydro-cleaning, CCTV inspections, and manhole inspections.
• Maintain pumps.
• Respond to emergencies and troubleshoot wastewater collection system issues.
• Help maintain the City’s wastewater collection infrastructure.
• Work independently and contribute to the success of the team.
• Develop skills and knowledge in wastewater collection operations.

Benefits

• Operator certification pay incentive program available to eligible staff.
• Benefits are offered to eligible employees; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED