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Wastewater Utility Worker Senior - Effluent Recharge

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Wastewater Utility Worker Senior - Effluent Recharge

Salary

$26.23 - $38.03 Hourly

Location

AZ 85297, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0093

Department

PUBLIC WORKS WASTEWATER

Opening Date

11/27/2025

Closing Date

12/16/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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+ Benefits

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Senior Utility Worker - Wastewater Effluent Recharge.

The Senior Utility Worker in Wastewater Effluent Recharge reports to the Wastewater Utility Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:

+ Participate in the training of new employees and oversee daily activities and work of utility workers.

+ Performs repairs and maintenance on the wastewater system.

+ Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools, including a utility truck, heavy machinery such as a dump truck, backhoe, track hoe, CCTV equipment, and combination sewer cleaners.

+ Monitors water volumes that are delivered to basins and customer sites.

+ Troubleshoots system problems and makes recommendations for corrective actions.

+ View Full Job Description Here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1311163?keywords=wastewater&pagetype=classSpecifications)

The first review of applications will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, and will continue every Wednesday while the posting remains open.

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.

+ 1-2 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water, wastewater, and pesticides.

+ 3-5 years of experience in operating heavy equipment, pipe fitting, and plumbing principles and practices.

+ You must be available to work four 10-hour shifts within our operating schedule of Monday through Friday, 4:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

+ This position may require after-hours work as needed.

Licensing/Certifications:

+ Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire.

+ ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution Certification at the time of hire or promotion, and Grade II Water Distribution Certification at the time of hire or promotion. (The certification required will be dependent on the area of assignment.)

+ A Pesticide Applicator's License from the Arizona Office of Pest Management may be required within one year of hire, depending on the area of assignment.

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

This position requires a DOT physical and drug screen.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

+ Posting Closes: December 16, 2025 (May close sooner if enough applications are received).

+ Candidate Review: The First Review of applications is on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, and then every Wednesday while the posting remains open.

+ In-Person Interviews: Determined after each application review.

+ Anticipated Start Date: January 19, 2026, February 2, 2026, or February 16, 2026. (Determined after candidate selection).

Why Team Gilbert?

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in their employment, services, programs, and activities. If you require any reasonable accommodation during the application and interview 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. The 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 checking the appropriate box below.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Do you have at least 1 (one) year of specialized, technical, on-the-job training beyond high school or any combination of the above in water and/or wastewater?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you indicated in the previous question that you have at least 1 (one) year of specialized, technical, on-the-job training beyond high school or any combination of the above in water and/or wastewater, please describe your training in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.

05

Do you have 3 or more years of experience operating heavy equipment, pipe fitting and plumbing principles and practices?

+ 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

Do you currently possess a Class B Arizona Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you currently possess a Grade I ADEQ Wastewater Collection or a Grade I ADEQ Water Distribution Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If offered the position, are you available to work four ten-hour shifts from 4:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday through Friday?

+ Yes

+ No

10

For which of the following do you have training and experience? Select all that apply.

+ Level I ADOT backhoe training

+ Level II ADOT backhoe training

+ Trenching and Shoring

+ Confined Space Entry

+ Personal Protective Equipment

+ None of the above

11

How many years of experience do you have operating a tractor, wood chipper, backhoe and/or dust control water truck?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

12

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

13

How many years of experience do you have operating a SCADA enabled device to manipulate operations?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

14

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

15

How many years of experience do you have applying herbicides and/or pesticides?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

16

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

17

How many years of experience do you have operating a dump truck?

+ No experience in this area

+ Less than one year

+ 1-2

+ 2-3

+ 3+

18

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

19

Please indicate your level of proficiency with MS Excel.

+ No experience

+ Beginner

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

20

Please indicate your level of proficiency with MS Word.

+ No experience

+ Beginner

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

21

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Lucity or any equivalent work order and inventory management system.

+ No experience

+ Beginner

+ Intermediate

+ Advanced

22

Please indicate the type of organization in which you gained most of your experience.

+ Most of my experience was gained while working for a private business, not a government employer.

+ Most of my experience was gained while working for a government employer, such as a municipality, county or state.

23

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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