Water Services Utility Mechanic - SCBA

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

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, but emphasis is upon servicing, installing, repairing, and maintaining equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of an O&M 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 currently exist at the 91st Ave and 23rd Ave Wastewater Treatment Plants.

SALARY

Pay Range: $24.93 to $36.84 per hour.

Hiring Range: $24.93 to $33.41 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.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here 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

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair involving pumps, valves, and motors in a water or wastewater industrial setting.

• Graduation from an accredited mechanical trade school may be substituted for six months of experience.

• Completion of City of Phoenix Operations & Maintenance Technician Trainee program may be substituted for 6 months experience.

• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

• Possession of a Grade 1 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Treatment certification by the end of the 12-month probationary period.

• If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ( ) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency.

• Positions with SCBA assignment will be required to maintain annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification through refresher training and annual physical examination per Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver License is required for positions at the 23rd Ave Wastewater Treatment plant by the end of the probationary year.

• These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

• Pre-employment drug testing is required for CDL positions.

• Employees in CDL positions will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

• The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Experience in/with:

• Compressors.
• Plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Chlorine equipment repair.
• Welding/cutting/fabrication.
• Industrial equipment repair and troubleshooting.

Work conditions require the willingness/ability to:

• Walk for prolonged periods, which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Move heavy objects 50 pounds or more long distances more than 20 feet.
• Work in small, cramped areas or climb ladders to access equipment.
• Work outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, dust, and around untreated water and wastewater.
• Work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Respond to emergency call outs, troubleshoot problems, and take appropriate action to ensure plant station integrity.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes June 5, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Utility Mechanic*SCBA, JC:50421, ID#58114, 05/23/2025, USM, RG, Benefits:002

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