Wastewater Collections Utility Mechanic - SCBA

Wastewater Collections Utility Mechanic - SCBA

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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 Services Department is seeking to hire a Utility Mechanic - SCBA. As a Utility Mechanic - SCBA with the City of Phoenix Water Services Department, you will perform skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of pumps and mechanical equipment at a pumping station, deep well site, or lift station. Work will require the operation of machinery, and emphasis is upon servicing, installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment.

Work is performed under the general supervision of an Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, and the general direction of Senior Utility Operator, Maintenance Planner Scheduler, or an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, who reviews work while in progress and upon completion. Work assignments are varied, and employees must be knowledgeable in general mechanical maintenance/repair and hydraulic principles.

Pay Range: $24.93 to $36.84 per hour.

Hiring Range: $24.93 to $33.41 per hour.

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.

• 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

• Two years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair involving pumps, valves, and motors in a water or wastewater industrial setting.
  • Graduation from an accredited mechanical trade school may be substituted for six months of experience.
  • Completion of City of Phoenix Operations & Maintenance Technician Trainee program may be substituted for six months of experience.
• Possession of a Grade 1 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Collections certification by the end of the 12-month probationary period.
  • If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ( http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency.
• Positions with SCBA assignment will be required to maintain annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification through refresher training and annual physical examination per Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
• All positions will be required to pass an Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) medical examination and possess a class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement at time of application.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• 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.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions,  .
• The City job description can be found here .

• Work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Respond to emergency call outs, troubleshoot problems, and take appropriate action to ensure plant station integrity.
• Work outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, dust, and around untreated water and wastewater.
• Walk for prolonged periods, which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Move heavy…