Water Services Worker I - Trainee

Introduction

Is sitting behind a desk not for you? Do you like working with your hands? Working outdoors? Want a hands-on training opportunity with starting pay at $22.15 an hour at a great organization, with great benefits and promotional opportunity within your first year of hire? Then this is the opportunity for you!

About The Position:

The Water Services Worker (WSW) I position primarily performs a variety of skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and the repair of the water lines in the distribution system and, occasionally, the sewer lines in the wastewater collection system.

Please Note:

• This position is being posted as a training opportunity ("underfill") to the Water Services Worker II position. Successful candidates m ust meet performance and certification requirements and be eligible to promote to WSW II position within one year of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent. No experience is required for this position.
• Preferred: Experience and /or knowledge of water distribution, large sprinkler systems, general construction, or Water Meter experience.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess or obtain within one year of hire or promotion Grade 1 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Distribution.
• Must possess or obtain within one year of promotion or hire and maintain a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) with the tanker endorsement. Must maintain a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements and will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as required by law.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Performs water main shutdowns and notifies affected customers when water outages are necessary to perform system work. Operates a truck-mounted vacuum for distribution line excavation.
• Operates a motor vehicle to make water distribution line repairs throughout the city.
• Observes and monitors data to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.
• Complies with all OSHA safety standards including Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Shoring, and Traffic Barricade set up.
• Communicates with citizens, contractors, and staff members in a professional and cordial manner.
• Restores excavated landscaped areas to prior existing conditions.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform manual work that requires standing and moving continuously.
• Lifting, bending, and especially stooping repeatedly and sometimes lifting arms above shoulder level.
• Digging or loading soil or other heavy material with a shovel.
• Lift and carry or drag heavy objects (up to 30 pounds, 50 pounds with assistance) both short and long distances.
• Climb ladders and traverse rough terrain.
• Work in adverse conditions including extreme heat and cold, wind, rain, and loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, and traffic hazards.
• Proficiently use a shovel, wrenches, and other hand tools.
• Read utility location maps on paper and the computer.
• Work in trenches, manholes, and other confined and cramped spaces that may be muddy or in standing water.
• Drive a City vehicle or equipment maintaining constant vigilance to the road and surrounding area.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, and copier.
• Work rotating weekend shifts, holidays, overtime, and a call-out schedule. 10-hour days for 4 days/week are normal.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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