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Wastewater Lift Station Technician

Salary

$26.23 - $38.03 Hourly

Location

Gilbert AZ 85234, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0029

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date

07/30/2025

Closing Date

8/20/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Wastewater Lift Station Technician . 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 Lift Station Technician r eports to the Lift Station Utility Supervisor . The primary job duties of this position include:

+ Visit and observe every lift station daily.

+ Perform reactive maintenance daily on wastewater lift station equipment.

+ Generate Lucity work order weekly.

+ Perform preventive maintenance monthly on wastewater lift station equipment.

+ Prepare monthly reports regarding actions taken the previous month.

+ Exercise valves and ARV maintenance.

+ Work with contractors, scheduling during major repairs.

+ View Full Job Description Here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1150143?keywords=lift%20station%20technician&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Must be able to work in extreme temperatures that are part of the Arizona climate.

You must be available to work a 4-10 schedule within our service hours: Monday through Thursday, 4:30 AM to 3:00 PM. On call, standby is required one week out of the month (subject to change). While on call, work 4 hours overtime each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The work of a lift station technician requires working near wastewater.

About You

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:

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ 2 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in mechanical, plumbing/electrical, and basic sewer operations.

+ 2 years of on-the-job experience in the same.

+ Mandatory On-Call Duty.

Licensing and Certifications

+ Must possess an ADEQ Grade 1 ADEQ Wastewater Collections System Operator certification at time of hire and obtain a Grade 2 ADEQ Wastewater Collections System Operator certification within 1 year of hire.

+ Must possess a Class B CDL permit with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire and obtain a Class B CDL license with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.

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

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

+ Posting Closes: August 20, 2025

+ Candidate Review: August 21, 2025, to August 27, 2025

+ Interview Invites Sent: August 28, 2025

+ In-Person Interviews: Week of September 8, 2025

+ Anticipated Start Date: September 29, 2025

Why Team Gilbert?

Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People

Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE

Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) 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 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.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

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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. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your 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 in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

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+ No

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Did you graduate from high school or obtain a GED?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have 2 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in mechanical, plumbing/electrical, and basic sewer operations?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please describe your vocational or technical training in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

05

Do you have 2 years of in-the-job experience in mechanical, plumbing/electrical and basic sewer operations?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you currently possess an ADEQ Grade 1 ADEQ Wastewater Collections System Operator certification and agree to obtain a Grade 2 ADEQ Wastewater Collections System Operator certification within 1 year of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Do you currently possess a Class B CDL permit with Tanker Endorsement and agree to obtain a Class B CDL license within 6 months of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

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How many years of experience do you have in maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems? These systems include engines, motors, pumps, grinders, and other industrial process equipment.

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

09

If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing submersible pumps used in municipal wastewater collection systems?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and repairing other, related industrial pumps, to include complete removal and replacement, and the removal and repair or replacement of component parts such as impellers and wear rings?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have using work order software?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have maintaining and/or troubleshooting level control sensors and equipment, for example: ultrasonic, float and finger switches?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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The Town of Gilbert prioritizes safety. How many years of experience do you have implementing safety protocols, such as bloodborne pathogens, lockout/tagout, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, and/or Electrical Hazard Awareness?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have preforming "Qualified Person" pre-entry Confined Space Entries?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have operating truck mounted cranes, knuckle booms and/or stationary jib cranes?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this type of experience, please describe it in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

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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

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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