Water Systems Operator

A Town of Payson application is required to be submitted directly to the Town of Payson Human Resources Department. Applications submitted on other platforms will not be considered.

$23.60 - $35.40 per hour

First application review 2/24/2026. Open until filled.

The Water Systems Operator I works in construction, maintaining and repairing the town’s water system and related equipment and facilities. This position is responsible for applying acquired knowledge and skills in the successful completion of duties assigned. Work involves performing job tasks in strenuous conditions. This is the first of six classifications.

The Water Systems Operator I will have graduated from high school/GED equivalent and have two years experience in water system installation and maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and abilities for the position.

They will have possession of Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Distribution System Operator I certification or ability to obtain same within one year of employment. Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Arizona driver license and have an acceptable driving record. Must have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), or be able to obtain one.

• Performs skilled, semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, operation and repair of water mains, services, fire hydrants, valves and all other facilities of the public water system.
• Performs miscellaneous skilled work in the general construction, repair and maintenance of water system electrical pumping panels and well control devices, without close supervision.
• May be required to operate construction equipment and perform any other duties normally encountered with the use, operation and movement of this type of equipment. Such as: forklift, trenching machine, backhoe, front-end loader, dump tuck etc.
• Performs manual work of an unskilled or semi-skilled nature in connection with water utility construction, maintenance and operation.
• Performs such customer service duties as turning water on and off, setting and removing meters, special meter readings, inspection on customer premises, shutting water off for nonpayment of bills, leak inspections, field checking customer complaints etc.
• Tests, repairs and services water meters, keeps record of same and performs related work as required.
• Performs skilled and/or semi-skilled work in the operation of part of all of the treatment and/or pumping plant including well pumps, piping, tank chemical handling and storage, chemical feeding machines, chlorine machines and pumping plant equipment as required to maintain distribution system storage and pressure levels.
• May, from time to time, be required to read and record registration of customer meters.
• Must be available, from time to time, on an ‘on-call’ emergency basis to handle water issues during no-business hours.
• Assists in maintaining water quality by taking water samples and maintaining proper operation of water treatment equipment.
• Determines the locations of water lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
• Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation and explains findings to supervisors.
• Contacts residents and business-owners ion area where water service will be disrupted and explains when services will be shut off and how soon it will be restored.
• Insures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Performs routine inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

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