Utility Worker in Training, I, II, or III

Epcor•Fountain Hills, AZ

11d•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 covers multiple locations, including Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Anthem, Fountain Hills, Tubac, and the Colorado River District. Utility Workers repair, maintain, and install water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure, support system operations and customer-service field work, and respond to emergencies. The position involves heavy manual labor, working in confined spaces and extreme weather, and using vehicles and utility equipment. The employee must be able to work independently and respond to callouts, overtime, weekends, and holiday emergencies. The level hired depends on the applicable experience and certification requirements. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally entitled to work in the United States. Background checks, assessments, professional reference checks, and, where required, medical and drug and alcohol testing may be part of the selection process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Arizona driver’s license with a good driving record; all levels require a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Basic computer literacy and the 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, weekends, 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, for the listed levels.
Utility Worker in Training: ability to obtain ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution and Grade 1 Wastewater Collections certifications within one year of hire.
Utility Worker I: one year of qualifying water distribution and wastewater collection field experience; ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution and Grade 1 Wastewater Collection certifications, or ability to obtain them within one year of hire.
Utility Worker II: two years of qualifying water distribution and wastewater collection field experience; ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution and Grade 2 Wastewater Collection certifications, or ability to obtain them within one year of hire.
Utility Worker III: four years of qualifying water distribution and wastewater collection field experience; ADEQ Grade 3 Water Distribution and Grade 3 Wastewater Collection certifications.
At least 18 years old and legally entitled to work in the United States.
Willingness to complete applicable background checks and assessments; clearance on required checks and professional reference checks is required if considered for the position. Pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may also 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 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, taps, main cleaning, clearing blockages, roach control, and raising, lowering, or repairing manholes.
Assist Field Service Representatives with meter reading and line locating when needed to cover absences.
Perform other work as required.