Utility Worker I/II

About the role

The Town of Cave Creek is located in the northern portion of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. It prides itself on its Western heritage, innovation, inclusivity, and dedication to providing high-quality water services.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, or replace service lines, water meters, hydrants, valves, and main lines.
• Assist in blue-staking of utility assets and maintenance or repairs related to the sewer collection system.
• Read water meters and respond to customer service requests.
• Operate and maintain a variety of specialized equipment including boring equipment, service/crane truck, tapping equipment, backhoe, loader, dump truck, pick-up, hand tools, jackhammers, whackers, digging bars, and shovels.
• Work closely with other divisions, departments, outside public and private agencies, and the general public.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years or more of experience in the field of water quality or water operations.
• A current Arizona Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.
• An ADEQ Grade 1 Distribution and Collections certification.
• Availability to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Passes physical standards and requirements for working in confined spaces and trenches.
• Complies with safety standards, regulations, and policies.
• Follows OSHA and Town safety standards including the use and wear of respirators, hard hats, protective clothing/eyewear/footwear, and other related materials or equipment.
• Confined space entry capability.
• On-call rotation for the division and response to emergency call-backs.

Skills

• Working knowledge of materials, practices, and equipment used in water system maintenance and repair activities.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions for operating assigned equipment.
• Basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• General procedures for installing, maintaining, and repairing underground water infrastructure.

Benefits

The Town of Cave Creek offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees. Other benefits include:

• Short-term Disability coverage at no cost to employee.
• Savings Plan.
• Retirement pension through the Arizona State Retirement System.
• Supplemental retirement plan options.

Pay

The pay range for a Utility Worker I is $21.87 to $33.29. The pay range for a Utility Worker II is $25.05 to $38.12.

Schedule

This position has a normal 40-hour per week work schedule, coordinated with the assigned Supervisor, but also requires being part of the on-call rotation for the division and responding to emergency call-backs.