Utility Worker in Training, I, II, or III

EPCOR•Anthem, AZ

53d•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 Anthem office. The role serves multiple locations, including Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Anthem, Fountain Hills, Tubac, and the Colorado River District. The work supports essential water and wastewater services and includes system maintenance, repairs, installations, testing, and related field work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Arizona driver’s license and a good driving record; all levels require a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Basic computer literacy and ability to complete service orders and reports accurately using Microsoft Word, Excel, and customer information systems.
Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, including related tools, 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.
Flexibility 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.
Utility Worker-in-Training: obtain a Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements within one year of hire; obtain an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution certification within six months of hire.
Utility Worker I: Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements, one year of qualifying water distribution work experience, and ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution certification.
Utility Worker II: Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements, two years of qualifying water distribution work experience, and ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution certification.
Utility Worker III: Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements, four years of qualifying water distribution work experience, and ADEQ Grade 3 Water Distribution certification.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally entitled to work in the United States.
Background checks, assessments, professional reference checks, and a technical/practical assessment may be part of the selection process. Pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain fire hydrants, main line valves, water service lines, water mains, water meters, and fittings.
Install new water services and perform water system flushing, water quality sampling, flow testing, and traffic control.
Perform preventative maintenance such as 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.