Senior Water Utility Maintenance Worker

Print  Senior Water Utility Maintenance Worker Salary $26.82 - $38.84 Hourly Location Apache Junction Water District, AZ Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202600106 Department WATER DISTRICT Division Operations Opening Date 10/01/2026 Closing Date 10/15/2026 5:00 PM Arizona DescriptionBenefitsQuestions Description (Anticipated Hiring Range: $26.82 - $28.18/hour) Positions assigned to this class perform skilled construction, maintenance and repair duties in the Water District. Services and maintains well heads, booster pumps, chemical feed pumps and calibrates treatment process equipment. Takes daily water quality samples and ensures they meet standards. Investigates the cause of any contamination and resolves the contamination issue. Essential Duties The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essentials duties may not change, specific work tasks may vary over time depending on the city's needs. Perform water facility site inspections; sample water supplies; verify that well water quality meets adequate water quality standards; investigate the cause of any water samples that do not meet quality standards; calibrate and maintain water sampling equipment.Respond to customer complaints and inquiries related to water quality and usage.Maintain and repair water treatment facilities, valves and booster stations; ensure that water flow meets demands.Make recommendations on equipment repairs and replacement.Clean up debris from water line areas; manage plant growth in and near service lines, wells and hydrants; inspect and clear obstructions as needed; perform work in emergency situations as required.Operate equipment such as pick-up trucks, dump trucks, backhoe, power tools and hand tools or other equipment; clean and maintain equipment as required.Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed; install barricades and cones prior to the performance of repair activities; assist in directing and controlling traffic around work sites; adhere to safety requirements for open trench work and digging near power lines.Support the Water District’s policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Must possess a high school diploma or GED, and three (3) years paid full-time experience in a water distribution or treatment operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior To Appointment, Must Possess Arizona Grade II Water Distribution System Operator CertificateArizona Grade II Water Treatment Operator CertificateRespirator Certification Supplemental Information Knowledge City, District and Department procedures, policies and guidelines; City Code; Arizona Revised Statutes; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws, regulations and standards; Arizona Department of Environmental Quality standards.Processes and procedures involved in sampling and treating water supplies.General tools and equipment used in installation, maintenance and repair activities including respirator, high pressure vacuum, service line remote locator and backhoe. Skills Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely; following instructions.Working with various chemicals used in water sampling and treatment.Creating and maintaining a safe work environment.Following strict safety standards, guidelines and procedures when operating equipment. Pre-employment Requirements Candidates who are selected for appointment may be required to be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position. License/Certification Within one (1) year of appointment, must obtain and possess: Arizona Grade III Water Distribution System Operator CertificateArizona Grade III Water Treatment Operator CertificateArizona Commercial Driver’s License Physical Demands and Work Environment Majority of work to be performed outdoors. Work includes walking and operation of a vehicle and construction related equipment. Requires moderate exertion and lifting carrying objects between 50 and 100 pounds, repeated bending, stooping and reaching above the head daily. Performs construction and maintenance functions requiring visual and manual dexterity and precision measurements and continuous repetitive arm, hand and eye movement. May be exposed to high voltage and hazardous chemicals. May be required to work overtime or extended hours during emergency conditions. The City of Apache Junction offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please click here for more information. 01 Do you possess an Arizona Grade II Water Distribution System Operator Certificate? YesNo 02 Do you possess an Arizona Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate? YesNo Required Question Employer City of Apache Junction Address 300 E Superstition Blvd Apache Junction, Arizona, 85119 Phone 480-474-2617 Website https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/ Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information For California Residents, And To The Extent NEOGOV Sells Your Personal Information As The Term “sell” Is Defined Under The California Consumer Privacy Act, You Have The Right To Opt-out Of The Sale Of Your Personal Information By Us To Third Parties At Any Time. This Setting Only Applies To Registered Account Holders That Have Opted-in For An Access Membership. 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