Salary: $20.29 - $29.34 Hourly

The City of Peoria strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long-term careers.

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The City of Peoria Water Distribution is seeking a Utility System Operator I to maintain and repair the City of Peoria water distribution system. This is a full time, benefitted position that will provide maintenance and repair to water mains, fire hydrants, valves and service lines throughout the City of Peoria. If you are a hard worker that possesses extensive water distribution experience and love to contribute to a team atmosphere, this is an outstanding opportunity for you.

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

Excellent customer services and relationship building skills
Motivated and eager to learn
Ability to work independent and work alongside with coworkers
Basic understanding of plumbing and construction practices

** Operator Certification Pay Incentive Program Available To All Eligible Staff **

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: No prior experience is required for this position
Physical Demands: A main requirement of the job is physical labor. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting more than 50 pounds.
Participation in an On-call rotation

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Arizona Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within 6 months upon hire
Grade I Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Certification in Water Distribution within one year of hire

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers competitive compensation and benefit package to eligible employee groups. Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.

Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

A standard twelve-month probationary period must be served. However, it may be extended depending on incumbent performance. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies only until closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

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Utility System Operator I - Water Distribution