Utility Services Technician I/II - Tempe Arizona

UTILITY SERVICES TECHNICIAN I/II

This recruitment is open until the position is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been reviewed to establish a qualified candidate pool.  

This is a continuous recruitment and applications will be reviewed every week.

Salary Range:

Utility Services Technician I - $19.11 - $25.70 per hour

Utility Services Technician II - $22.12 - $25.94 per hour**

This position is part of a flexible classification.  Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

**Skill Based Pay (SBP) is in addition to the employee’s base salary and is based upon attaining skill blocks. Employees in the Utility Services Technician II classification may learn and perform duties in up to three other skill / trade areas (i.e. skill blocks) as designated by the hiring department.  Skill-based pay employees are guaranteed the opportunity to earn certification in a maximum of three skill blocks. The skill block amounts are based on a 12-month period and not necessarily on a calendar or fiscal year basis because a skill block might be attained anytime during the year.

(See Skill Based Pay Plan @ https://www.tempe.gov/government/human-resources/careers/pay-plans)

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases Occur in July
• 12 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• $150 Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.41% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:     

Municipal Utilities / Water Utilities

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

5:00 AM -2:30 PM Monday – Thursday; 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM Payday Friday; Non-Payday Flex

5:30 AM -3:00 PM Monday – Thursday; 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM Payday Friday; Non-Payday Flex

6:00 AM -3:30 PM Monday – Thursday; 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Payday Friday; Non-Payday Flex

5:00 AM -2:30 PM Monday – Thursday; 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM Non-Payday Friday; Payday Friday Flex

5:30 AM -3:00 PM Monday – Thursday; 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM Non-Payday Friday; Payday Friday Flex

6:00 AM -3:30 PM Monday – Thursday; 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Non-Payday Friday; Payday Friday Flex

24 hr. weekend/holiday standby rotation

Job Number: 

RC#901534

DESCRIPTION

The Utility Services Technician I/II performs work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution and wastewater/stormwater collection systems.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Install new water meters; change-out old water meters;
• Exercise water main valves; exercise fire hydrants;
• Assist in doing “hot taps” on water mains; assist in doing taps on sewer mains;
• Assist in installing or repairing water or sewer mains and services; assist in the hydrant repairs;
• Read and interpret the City’s Geographic information system GIS utility maps and asset management system;

• Respond to and answer customer inquiries pertaining to water, sewer and stormwater systems;
• Weld and torch cut;
• Inspect and perform maintenance on water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure;
• Install, repair and maintain fire hydrants;
• Install, maintain and repair water and sewer services, water and sewer mains, water valves, water meters, and all related appurtenances;
• Inspect, install, maintain, and repair stormwater collection appurtenances such as manholes, inlets, pipes, catch basins, drains and drywells.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Utility Services Technician I

Requires one year of general construction experience. Experience with the operation and maintenance of plumbing systems is preferred.

Utility Services Technician II

Requires one year of experience in the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for a utility.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year).  The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Both levels

Requires high school diploma, GED or equivalency.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Utility Services Technician I

• Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.
• Possession of, or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire, an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.

Utility Services Technician II

• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.
• Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.  
• Possession of, or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire, an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification. 
• Certified to act as a Competent Person under the City’s Trenching and Shoring Program. 
• Certified to act as an Entrant, Attendant and Permitting Supervisor under the City’s Confined Space program.

   

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following: 

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of job descriptions for the City of Tempe go to:  

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt – eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employee Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status.  Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.