Wastewater Operator I​/Semi Truck Driver

Wastewater Operator I/ Semi Truck Driver

The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Wastewater Operator I/ Semi Truck Trailer Driver. The primary function of an employee in this class is loading biosolids and transporting to disposal site, and to learn to perform technical operations, maintenance, and repair of Wastewater Treatment Plants and associated equipment. Incumbents work with certified operators under close supervision.

The duties listed below are only intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. Conducting field inspections;
Collecting and testing of wastewater samples;
Performing routine maintenance;
Conducting routine lab testing;
Operating heavy equipment;
Performing minor repairs;
Completing logs and work orders;
Reading/recording totalizers;
Recording data;
Managing biosolids;
Reclaim water systems;
Gas chlorination equipment;
Auto sampler operation; and ensuring all equipment is operating within specified parameters.

Required Experience:

• Driving a Semi-Tractor, with manual transmission, and end dump and/or side dump trailer, within the last 7 years.
• Operating heavy equipment (Dump Truck, Fork Lifts, Front End Loader, Back Hoe) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma from an accredited institution or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• A valid Arizona driver's license required.
• ADEQ Operator certifications preferred, and a Wastewater Operator grade 1 certification, or ability to obtain a Grade 1 certification within one (1) year from date of hire. Valid Arizona CDL Driver's license required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work swing and/or night shifts after training. This is an entry level operator position and shift selection is based on seniority.
• May require working weekends, evenings, nights, Holidays, overtime and emergency call-outs
• Incumbent will be required to be SCBA certified.

Physical Demands

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium:
Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, blood and other bodily fluids, and extreme temperatures.

Job Information

Closing Date:
Open until Filled Hiring Salary: $24.15 Hourly

Applications will be reviewed on weekly, with first review July 20, 2026.

Full Salary Range: $24.15 - $33.82 Hourly

It is important that your application shows all relevant work experience and education. Work experience must be noted on the application. Applicants may be rejected if not fully complete. Your resume may not be substituted as an application.

Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation, if needed, by contacting Employee Resources at .

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