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​Current Job Openings
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​Support Services Aide - Emergency Dispatch Call Center - Job ID 54033

Pay Range: $17.72 - $35.08 per hour.
Hiring Range: $17.72 - $26.18 per hour.​

Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2024

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is looking to hire a Support Services Aide for the Emergency Dispatch Call Center.  The Water Department's Emergency Dispatch Call Center operates 24/7/365 and handles an average of 36,000 emergency calls annually. The Support Services Aide position's primary responsibility is to support the Water Distribution division in its efforts to manage calls to the Dispatch Center effectively and efficiently. Responsibilities include and are not limited to answering the Water Services Emergency Line, providing information to callers; evaluating incoming calls from the public to determine the nature and urgency of the call; accurately logging information relating to calls received by telephone and transmitted by radio and email; dispatching call information to the appropriate yard personnel/shift and determining initial call priority. Employees in this classification receive general supervision from the Water Services Customer service supervisor.  Depending on your assignment, you could be assigned to a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekend, and/or holiday shift. Assignments are based on seniority at the completion of your training program.

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​Wastewater Treatment Utility Mechanic - SCBA - Job ID 53661

Pay Range: $24.93 to $36.84 per hour.
Hiring Range: $24.93 to $33.41 per hour.​​

Deadline to Apply: May 9, 2024

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 water or wastewater treatment plant, pumping station, deep well site, lift station, or booster 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.

Multiple vacancies exist at the 23rd Ave and 91st Ave Wastewater Treatment Plants. ​


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Water Systems Operator  - Job ID 53891

Pay Range: $24.93 - $47.01 per hour.
Hiring Range: $24.93 - $30.31 per hour.​

Deadline to Apply: May 13, 2024

The Water Systems Operator performs daily monitoring and control of staffed and non-staffed water works facilities through the operation of a central computerized system, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Duties include monitoring drinking water storage and flow at the City's surface water treatment plants and remote water facilities to determine water production and pumping needs; interacting with supervisors regarding current water demands to determine daily plant production requirements; communicating with outside agencies; and monitoring operational set points and alarm levels.

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​Maintenance Planner/Scheduler  - Job ID 54108

Pay Range: $28.17 to $43.71 per hour.
Hiring Range: $28.17 to $35.96 per hour.​

Deadline to Apply: May 6, 2024

Performing in a lead capacity, this position is required to develop a safe, effective, and efficient work control plan through proper planning and scheduling of work for Water Services Distribution staff and system vendors. The responsibilities of the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler is to develop and maintain summary level schedule reports, milestone charts, critical path analysis, near-term tasks work authorizations, priority-based resource allocations, performance variances, trouble shoot and monitor potential scheduling problems, and support cost/schedule integration. This position will facilitate and participate in routine schedule reviews, identify major milestones, decision points, project life cycle and other project events.​

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​Senior Water Quality Inspector (Opportunity to underfill as Water Quality Inspector)  - Job ID 54142

Senior Water Quality Inspector:
Pay Range: $25.56 - $37.76 per hour
Hiring Range: $25.56 - $32.62 per hour

Water Quality Inspector (underfill):
Pay Range: $22.08 - $32.62 per hour
Hiring Range: $22.08 - $26.83 per hour​​

Deadline to Apply: May 8, 2024

Senior Water Quality Inspector 

Positions in the Water Services Department (WSD) may be assigned to perform activities for highly regulated permitting and compliance programs relative to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, industrial pretreatment compliance, commercial inspections, and field sampling and monitoring. Specific duties are dependent on programs to which the position is assigned. Currently there are vacancies in the Environmental Services Division (ESD) of the Water Services Department. These positions work in regulatory compliance programs in conjunction with other ESD Sections, WSD Divisions, and City Departments to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards for storm water, wastewater, and drinking water.

Opportunity to Underfill at the Water Quality Inspector level.

Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements below for the Senior Water Quality Inspector may qualify for the opportunity to Underfill at the Water Quality Inspector level. The Water Quality Inspector is an entry level position with emphasis placed on learning job duties. Water Quality Inspectors work under the general supervision of a Chief Water Quality Inspector and work is evaluated through on-site checks, meetings, reports, conferences, and overall results achieved. A Water Quality Inspector must demonstrate proficiency in assigned areas before being eligible for advancement to the Senior level.

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​Water Distribution Senior Utility Technician  - Job ID 54061

Pay Range: $26.18 - $42.64 per hour.
Hiring Range: $26.18 - $33.41 per hour.​

Deadline to Apply: April 29, 2024

The City of Phoenix is looking to hire Senior Utility Technicians in both of our Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Divisions.  Senior Utility Technicians may be required to perform duties in a specialized functional area in support of water distribution or wastewater collection activities. Instruction and general supervision are received from the Utility Crew Chief who reviews work by making job site visits and/or reviewing reports.

Water Distribution:

The Water Distribution Division is a 24-hour, 7-day/week operation responsible for the maintenance and repair of over 7,000 miles of water distribution main lines and 403,700 water service connections, over 163,000 valves and 55,000 fire hydrants. The division has five water service yards located throughout the City. This position participates in a scheduled standby rotation in response to emergencies. This position assists in leading, directing, training, and participating in the repair and maintenance of the water distribution system. The Senior Utility Technician performs a full range of construction duties in skilled installation, maintenance, repair, or routine maintenance of the water distribution system; oversees all other safety practices at work sites to ensure the safe and effective protection of workers and the public; completes all applicable paperwork such as daily reports and work orders, maintenance records; uses hydraulic, pneumatic, and hand tools to break pavement, excavate and backfill trenches. In addition, this position efficiently and safely operates a backhoe and utility truck with a trailer; transports construction equipment to and from work sites; and oversees projects to completion.

Wastewater Collection Division:

The Wastewater Collection Division is a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation responsible for the maintenance and repair of over 4900 miles of sanitary sewer main lines with over 105,000 sanitary sewer structures and 425,000 service connections. The division has four area maintenance yards, a closed-circuit television inspection section, and a lift station section. For the Wastewater Collection Division, this position operates hydraulic and mechanical sewer cleaning equipment and leads crews in the maintenance of the City's sanitary sewer system. Additionally, this position performs sampling of sanitary sewers for odor and corrosion control, prepares, and forwards reports of data to section / yard management. This position leads, directs, trains, and participates in the work of a small crew engaged in skilled installation, maintenance, repair, or routine maintenance of the wastewater collection system. This position supervises the excavation, shoring, backfilling of trenches and sewer line cleaning. In addition, this position efficiently and safely operates a backhoe and a utility truck with a trailer to transport crews, jet hydro vac, and materials to jobsites and oversees projects to completion.

The Utility Locating Division is responsible for identifying City of Phoenix underground water, wastewater, and reclaimed infrastructure. This team utilizes GIS, As-builts, Quarter Section maps, and other forms of infrastructure mapping to identify utilities via the use of color coordinated marking paints.


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How to Apply for a Job with Phoe​nix Water Services

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Phoenix Water Services Department. Follow these simple steps to begin the application process. 

  1. Once you've identified a job opportunity,please take note of the Job Title and Job ID number. This is how you will locate the job posting in the City of Phoenix HR Connection Center (employment and application portal).
  2. Click the "Apply Now" button.  You will be redirected to HR Connection, where you can create an account if you don't already have one. Once logged in, enter the Job Title or Job ID number in the search field.
  3. Review the full job description and pay special attention to the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and HOW TO APPLY sections. They explain the evaluation process and tell you exactly what qualifications and documentation are required.
  4. Submit your application along with your resume and cover letter before the job post expires. Applicants should receive a notice within two weeks after the recruitment has closed to let you know if you made the eligible-for-hire list. This list is a compilation of all qualified applicants from which departments can select candidates to interview.​

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