Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Public Works & Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team at our Pecos Water Treatment Plant as a Utility Plant Operator I or Utility Plant Operator II. The position is 40 hours per week; however, the Plant Operator must be available on weekdays, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, as the plant operates 365 days a year. This position is also subject to rotating mandatory standby coverage for water operations.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

Open and collaborative environment
Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part-time employees
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are
Chandler was the first city in Arizona to receive accreditation of our water and wastewater operations by the American Public Works Association, the toughest accreditation to achieve in the industry. The Utilities Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's water treatment plant, 32 water wells, and 19 booster station facilities and share another water plant with the Town of Gilbert. The Utility also operates wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure, including industrial wastewater/ brine reduction and three wastewater facilities. On average, we treat over 64 million gallons of fresh water and over 30 million gallons of wastewater per day to class A+ reclaimed water to meet irrigation and industrial demands. Our water is received from four primary water sources: Salt River, Verde River, Colorado River and ground water supplied by our extensive well field facilities. We also use advanced treatment processes to recycle over 7 million gallons of industrial wastewater and return it back for industrial reuse. Service is provided to the City of Chandler residential, commercial, and industrial users by a network of 1,224 miles of active water mains, 942 miles of active sewer mains, and 92 miles of reclaimed water mains.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform semi-skilled operational work in a water treatment, including monitoring, operating, and adjusting equipment under supervision; as well as performing routine equipment and custodial maintenance tasks.

To view the complete job description, please click Utility Plant Operator I or Utility Plant Operator II.

Utility Plant Operator I $26.94 to $36.37 per hour DOE
Minimum qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED; and
1 year of experience in the operation or maintenance of a water or wastewater utility, or other related industrial experience or are enrolled in or completed the City of Chandler's Temporary Utility Plant Operator Trainee Program; and
A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; and
ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification upon hire or promotion and an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification within 1 year of hire or promotion; and
Ability to pass respirator fit testing within 6 months of hire promotion date; and
40-hour HAZWOPER Certification within 1 year of hire promotion; and
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Utility Plant Operator II $30.84 to $41.65 per hour DOE
Minimum qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED; and
2 years of experience in the operation or maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant, facility or distribution system; and
A valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record; and
ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment Certification and an ADEQ Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification upon hire or promotion; and
Ability to pass respirator fit testing within 6 months of hire promotion date; and
40-hour HAZWOPER Certification within 1 year of hire promotion; and
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test and a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

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