Utility Worker in Training, I, II, or III

EPCOR•Fountain Hills, AZ

54d•Onsite

About The Position

EPCOR is hiring a full-time, permanent Utility Worker in Training, I, II, or III for its Utility Department in Arizona’s Eastern Division, based out of the Fountain Hills office. The role supports water and wastewater services across Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Anthem, Fountain Hills, Tubac, and the Colorado River District. The position repairs, maintains, and installs water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure; performs system testing and maintenance; and provides related field support. Workers may respond to callouts and emergency needs, including overtime, weekends, and holidays. The role requires heavy manual labor and work in confined spaces and extreme weather. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally entitled to work in the United States. Background checks, reference checks, assessments, and pre-placement medical or drug and alcohol testing may be required. A technical or practical assessment may be administered as part of selection. EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Arizona driver’s license and a good driving record.
Basic computer literacy and ability to accurately complete service orders and reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, and customer information systems.
Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, related tools and equipment, and safety procedures.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, service orders, maintenance manuals, meters, and charts.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift up to 70 pounds, work in confined spaces, and tolerate extreme weather conditions.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and utility equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, valve exercisers, and mini-vactor units.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with internal and external customers.
Ability to work independently and respond to callouts, overtime, weekend work, and holiday emergencies.
Familiarity with drinking water rules and regulations and ability to perform standardized water quality tests.
Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements, or ability to obtain them within six months of hire.
Utility Worker-in-Training: must be able to obtain Grade 1 ADEQ certifications in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collections within one year of hire.
Utility Worker I: one year of qualifying work experience in water distribution and wastewater collection; Grade 1 ADEQ Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection certifications, or ability to obtain them within one year of hire.
Utility Worker II: two years of qualifying work experience in water distribution and wastewater collection; Grade 2 ADEQ Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection certifications, or ability to obtain them within one year of hire.
Utility Worker III: four years of qualifying work experience in water distribution and wastewater collection; Grade 3 ADEQ Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection certifications.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain fire hydrants, main line valves, water service lines, water mains, water meters, and fittings.
Install new water services and conduct water system flushing, water quality sampling, flow testing, and traffic control.
Perform preventative maintenance, including valve exercising and fire hydrant inspections.
Install, maintain, and repair wastewater collection systems, including sewer laterals, mains, and taps; clean mains and clear blockages; perform roach control; and raise, lower, or repair manholes.
Assist Field Service Representatives with meter reading and line locating when needed to cover absences.
Perform other work as required.