Salary: $19.85 - $33.64 Hourly

Location : AZ 85297, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 25-0091

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date: 10/17/2024

Closing Date: 1/22/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Wastewater Utility Worker I & II. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best in class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.

The Wastewater Utility Worker I & II positions report to the Wastewater Utility Supervisor. The primary function of these positions include:

• Performs repairs and maintenance on wastewater systems and reclaimed water distribution systems, to include monitoring water volumes that are delivered to basins and customer sites.
• Troubleshoots system problems and makes recommendations for corrective action.
• Fills percolation ponds according to predetermined schedules and revises schedule depending on system requirements.
• Operates, inspects, and maintains reclaimed water distribution infrastructure: logs daily records interpret readings from meters, gauges, charts, and instruments; and detects mechanical or process deficiency.
• Performs maintenance, inspection, and repair of wastewater collection assets such as gravity mains, force mains, manholes, and lift stations safely and proficiently.
• Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools that include a utility truck, heavy machinery such as a dump truck, tractors, skid loaders, backhoes, excavators, CCTV equipment, and combination sewer cleaners.
• Available on a 24-hour basis for emergencies and after hour's callouts and On-call as required.
• Reads and interprets engineering plans, architectural plans, and blueprints.
• Assures compliance with all federal, state, county, and local regulations and laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

You are someone who effectively exceeds customer needs by building productive relationships and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty. You actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals and produce quality outcomes. You are committed to our safety philosophy, and you take great pride in proactively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently while accomplishing objectives and achieving goals beyond what is required.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

CANDIDATES FOR A WASTEWATER WORKER I MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Up to 1 year of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water, wastewater or related field (may include on-the-job training)
• Up to 1 year of experience, depending on area of assignment in water, reclaimed water, distribution system operation, including maintenance practices or working knowledge of wastewater collection systems, maintenance, operation and general construction.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Licensing/Certification

• Class A Commercial Driver's License Permit (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire and obtain the Class A CDL License with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Appropriate commercial driver's license must be maintained as a condition of employment in this job classification.
• ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collections or Grade I Water Distribution Certification within 1 year of hire or promotion (The certification required will be dependent on the area of assignment).
• Appropriate certification must be maintained as a condition of employment in this job classification.
• Office of Pest Management Pesticide Applicator's License may be required within 1 year of hire.
• NASSCO Certification for pipe assessment and manhole assessment preferred.

PAY RANGE FOR A WASTEWATER WORKER I IS: $19.85- $27.79.

CANDIDATES FOR A WASTEWATER WORKER II MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water, wastewater or related field.
• 2 years of experience, depending on area of assignment in water or reclaimed water distribution system operation, including maintenance practices or working knowledge of wastewater collection systems, maintenance, operation and general construction.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Licenses/Certifications

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement with no air brake restrictions upon hire or promotion.
• Appropriate commercial driver's license must be maintained as a condition of employment in this job classification.
• ADEQ Grade II Wastewater Collections or Grade II Water Distribution Certification upon hire or promotion (The certification required will be dependent on the area of assignment).
• Appropriate certification must be maintained as a condition of employment in this job classification.
• Office of Pest Management Pesticide Applicator's License may be required within 1 year of hire.
• NASSCO Certification for pipe assessment and manhole assessment preferred

PAY RANGE FOR A WASTEWATER WORKER II IS: $23.20- $33.64.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

First review of applications will take place on Thursday, October 31, 2024, then every other Thursday while the posting is active with a final review on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert's Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Town of Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance.

01

In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of the application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by selecting the appropriate item below.

• Yes
• No

02

Did you graduate from high school or obtain a GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do have a minimum of 6 months of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water, wastewater or related field (may include on-the-job training)?

• Yes
• No

04

If you have completed any specialized or technical training, including on-the-job training please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

05

Do you have up to 1 year of experience in water or reclaimed water distribution system operation, including maintenance practices or working knowledge of wastewater collection systems, maintenance, operation and general construction?

• Yes
• No

06

If you indicated you do have the experience listed in the previous question, please describe your experience in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

07

Are you qualified and applying for a Wastewater Worker I or a Wastewater Worker II?

• Wastewater Worker I
• Wastewater Worker II

08

If you are applying for a Wastewater Worker I, do you currently possess a valid Class A CDL permit with Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable, I am qualified and applying for a Wastewater Worker II position

09

If you are applying for a Wastewater Worker II, do you currently possess a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable, I am qualified and applying for a Wastewater Worker I

10

If you are applying for a Wastewater Worker I, do you currently possess an ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collections or Grade I Water Distribution certification or can you obtain within one year of hire or promotion?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable, I am applying for a Wastewater Worker II

11

If you are applying for a Wastewater Worker II, do you currently possess an ADEQ Grade II Wastewater Collections or Grade II Water Distribution certification?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable, I am qualified and applying for a Wastewater Worker I

12

If you answered yes to either of the two previous questions that you do possess a Grade I or II ADEQ Wastewater certification or a Grade I or II ADEQ Water Distribution certification, list each certification below and please include expiration dates. If not, please enter N/A.

13

How much experience do you have in the following safety-related areas: following safety procedures, using safety equipment and monitoring the work environment related to personal equipment, confined space entry, trenching and shoring, fall protection and traffic safety; and ensuring the safety of employees and other individuals?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

14

If you have the type of experience referred to in the previous questions, please describe it below. If not, please enter N/A.

15

How much experience you have in the following areas: operating dump trucks, excavators, CCTV inspection equipment, forklifts, sewer cleaning equipment, farm tractor and implements for projects and activities related to the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection infrastructure?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

16

If you have the type of experience referred to in the previous questions, please describe it below. If not, please enter N/A.

17

How much experience do you have operating a variety of equipment, machinery and tools for projects and activities related to the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection infrastructure, to include most of the following: trailers, electronic locating device, probe, soil tamper, generator, compressor, pump, jackhammer, cutoff saw, street cutting saw, shoring equipment, sledgehammer, shovel, pick axe, broom, ladder, mechanic tools, chainsaw, weed trimmer and hand tools?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

18

If you have the type of experience referred to in the previous questions, please describe it below. If not, please enter N/A.

19

How much experience do you have performing various tasks associated with wastewater collection system work projects, to include the following: maintenance and repair of main lines, lateral lines and manholes; containment and cleanup of sewer overflows; installation of sewer lines; inspection of new construction; inspection of manholes and application of pesticide to them; occasional assistance with repair and maintenance of reclaimed water distribution systems?

• No experience in this area
• Less than one year
• 1-2
• 2-3
• 3+

20

If you have the type of experience referred to in the previous questions, please describe it below. If not, please enter N/A.

21

Please check the boxes that apply to your driving record over the past twelve months. Your driving record will be verified if you are hired. Any omissions or intentional falsifications made in response to this question would be grounds for termination, regardless of the date of their discovery; please respond to this question accurately and truthfully.

• Conviction for driving while impaired (DWI, DUI)
• Conviction for death by vehicle, hit and run, racing
• Suspension or revocation of driver's license for extended periods of time (30 days or more), or multiple suspensions (2 or more).
• None of the above

22

This position requires ability to respond to emergency situations and/or after-hours callouts as needed. Are you available and able to respond to emergency situations and/or after-hours callouts as needed?

• Yes
• No

23

Do you currently possess an Office of Pest Management Pesticide Applicator's License?

• Yes
• No

24

Do you currently possess a NASSCO Certification for pipe assessment and manhole assessment?

• Yes
• No

25

The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

Required Question