Utility Technician Trainee - Wastewater Collection Division

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Utility Technician Trainees in the Water Department learn the skills required to perform water service repairs/activities in the water distribution system or wastewater service repairs/activities in the wastewater collection system by participating in City education and training programs as well as in on-the-job training. Trainees receive guidance and direction from a Senior Utility Technician and assigned duties increase in scope and difficulty as the 12-month structured program progresses.

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Wastewater Collection Division:

The Wastewater Collection Division is comprised of Administration, Operations and Maintenance, Closed Circuit Televising, and Lift Station Sections with 112 full-time employees. The division is responsible for 4,928 miles of sewer main, over 106,000 manholes and cleanouts, and 425,319 sewer tap connections within a 540 square mile service area.

Utility Technician positions in this division perform semiskilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City's wastewater collection system's gravity mains, force mains, manholes, pumps and metering stations. Maintains, monitors, installs, and/or repairs the city's wastewater infrastructure utilizing manual operations such as hand tools, power tools, machine equipment and work aides.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ability to:

* Work with raw sewage and chemicals in the collection system using only normal protective equipment.

* Work in small, cramped spaces, such as trenches, to repair water mains or service connections.

* Climb ladders to enter or exit manholes or trenches.

* Read and interpret in English.

SALARY

Pay Range: $19.07 - $28.17 per hour

Hiring Range: $19.07 - $23.18 per hour

Pay Range Explanation:

* 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.

Internal Only:
Please understand that this is pay grade 234. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

* Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.

* Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.

* Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.

* When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS  Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.

The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

* 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

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Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade 1 certification in Wastewater Collection within 12 months of hire.

* Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License Instructional Permit within 6 months of hire, and possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License within 12 months of hire.

* Demonstrated ability to perform water or wastewater utility work, as shown by prior experience and training or through examination.

* Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be required to complete the Office Proficiency Assessment Certification (OPAC). This requirement is based on qualifications and is not guaranteed for all applicants

* No action is required at the time of application.

* If selected, candidates will be invited to complete this requirement (OPEC) via email after the recruitment closes.

* 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.…