Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator (SUO*SCBA)

City of Phoenix -
Phoenix, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$34.08 - $47.95 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

401(a)
Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Emergency procedures
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Water treatment chemical handling
Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Water treatment equipment operation
Water treatment equipment repair
Industrial equipment repair
Water systems
Industrial pump maintenance and repair
Safety equipment
Industrial pumps
Wastewater treatment plant experience
Facilities routine maintenance
Respirator
Wastewater systems

Full Job Description

Job ID

62297

Job Category

Skilled Trades & Maintenance

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

The Water Production Division of the Water Services Department is currently seeking Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators (Senior Utility Operator*SCBA). Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators operate and maintain water treatment processes and equipment to control flow, process water and solids, and maintain effluent quality. The job involves water system operation and/or providing routine maintenance in support of the system needs.

This position is responsible for handling complex operation and maintenance issues. Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators have the ability to lead teams and work independently with minimal instruction.

Multiple opportunities are available at the City of Phoenix's Lake Pleasant and Deer Valley Water Treatment Plants.

SALARY

Pay Range: $34.08 to $47.95 per hour.

Hiring Range: $34.08 to $41.42 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
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.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 255. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.

The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,

for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of skilled experience in operations and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment plant, facility, or system including the repair of pumps, valves, and motors in an industrial setting.
Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Treatment Grade 3 certification at the time of application.
- Appropriate certification must be maintained as a condition of employment in this classification.
- If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the ADEQ (http://www.azdeq.gov) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency.
Required to obtain and maintain annual (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) SCBA certification through training and annual physical examination per Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Required to respond to chemical emergency alarms wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators and SCBA.
Working Conditions:
- Requires working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust
- Requires walking for prolonged periods which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces
- Moving heavy objects (50 pounds or more) long distances may be required
- Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus experience in/with:

SCBA.
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Gas Chlorination Systems.
Compiling accurate and legible reports.
Working with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Standards as established by federal, state, county and city laws, ordinances and regulations.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 14, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Senior Utility Operator*SCBA, JC:50341, ID#62297, 07/07/2026, USM, RG, Benefits:002

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ABOUT THIS POSITION

SALARY

BENEFITS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

RECRUITMENT DATES

HOW TO APPLY

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