Wastewater Electrician II

Power the systems that keep Scottsdale running. Scottsdale Water is seeking a talented and dedicated Wastewater Electrician II to help maintain and enhance the electrical backbone of our vital treatment and conveyance facilities. In this hands‑on role, you’ll work with advanced control systems, high‑voltage equipment, and essential wastewater infrastructure that protects public health and supports a thriving community. If you’re an experienced electrician who thrives on technical challenges, values safety, and is ready to take your skills to the next level in a mission‑driven environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team of professionals committed to excellence.

Performs industrial journey‑level electrical, electronic and computer work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water and wastewater systems and equipment.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $41.59/hour.

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Five years of experience as a journeyman‑level electrician in an industrial setting, three years of which includes equivalent experience as a utility electrician or instrumentation technician in a municipal Wastewater environment.
• Satisfactory completion of a two‑year electrician apprenticeship in an industrial setting will meet the required years of experience for the Wastewater Electrician II.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job‑related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out‑of‑state driver’s licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain within six months of hire or promotion a Grade 1 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within one of the following disciplines - Wastewater Treatment, or Wastewater Collection.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long‑Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39‑Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

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