Tempe is hiring for the Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer (Water Utilities) position. The primary function of this position is to perform professional engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of infrastructure and related projects;
and to act as project manager of assigned projects.

Salary Range

Civil Engineer

$80,026 - $106,448 annually, plus benefits

Senior Civil Engineer

$96,666 - $129,049 annually, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Civil Engineer:

Directly related engineering experience is preferred

Senior Civil Engineer:

Four (4) years of civil engineering experience including project management. In addition, two (2) years of experience in the assigned work area Water and Wastewater Engineering.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

Both Positions: 

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Senior Civil Engineer: 

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Arizona.

Civil Engineer Full Job Description (PDF)

Senior Civil Engineer Full Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Civil Senior Engineer or Job ID 902141.

Tempe is hiring for the Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer (Engineering) position. The primary function of this position is to perform professional engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of infrastructure and related projects.

• Design and prepare plans and specifications and cost estimates for department projects including water and sewer lines, storm drains, irrigation facilities, sprinkler systems, paving projects and other street improvements, large scale City facilities and buildings, various park projects, and related projects.
• Determine steps to be taken to process project; prepare estimates as to time needed; schedule and coordinate the acquisition of data; coordinate the completion of designs in accordance with established schedule.
• Participate in the planning, checking, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting City streets, sewers, drains and related facilities; ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements; analyze materials and design data submitted to the City. Recommend approval or disapproval of alternate designs or materials based upon an analysis of supporting materials from a project applicant.
• Coordinate department activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies including consultants, engineers, developers and contractors.
• Provide technical and professional engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility; provide assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolutions of problems during construction; review as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.

Salary Range

Civil Engineer

$80,026 - $106,448 annually, plus benefits

Senior Civil Engineer

$96,666 - $129,049 annually, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Civil Engineer:

Directly related engineering experience is preferred

Senior Civil Engineer:

Four (4) years of civil engineering experience including project management. In addition, two (2) years of experience in the assigned work area of Capital Improvement Projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

Both Positions: 

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Senior Civil Engineer: 

• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Arizona.

Civil Engineer Full Job Description (PDF)

Senior Civil Engineer Full Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Civil Senior Civil Engineer or Job ID 902161.

Tempe is hiring for the Environmental Quality Specialist position. The primary function of this position is to provide highly complex technical expertise to department managers, facility managers and supervisory staff regarding environmental regulations and issues for ADEQ permits related to stormwater and/or wastewater.

Salary Range

$77,695 - $103,335, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Requires four (4) years of federal, state or local regulatory compliance experience in wastewater or stormwater. 

Education

Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in science, public policy, environmental engineering, environmental planning and management or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Environmental Quality Specialist Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Environmental Quality Specialist or Job ID 902196.

Tempe is hiring for the Fleet Services Supervisor position. The primary function of this position is to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the fleet services shop for the specific shift they are assigned.

Salary Range

$37.96 - $50.49, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Requires three (3) years of experience as a mechanic responsible for diagnosis and repair of automotive and/or diesel equipment systems.  Also requires three (3) years of supervisory or lead responsibility managing a work group of 5 or more employees.

Education

Equivalent to completion of an associate degree related to the core functions of this position.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.

Fleet Services Supervisor Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Fleet Services Supervisor or Job ID 902154.

Tempe is hiring for the Irrigator position. The primary function of this position is to

perform a variety of duties in the distribution and control of irrigation water and maintenance of related equipment and irrigation infrastructure.

 Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide customer service to all Tempe residents and other parties impacted by irrigation service.
• Irrigate yards and parks; operate head gates in irrigation standpipes and irrigation valves to allow the flow of irrigation water into lateral mains; open and close irrigation valves on individual parcels of property; monitor the flow of water.
• Maintain and repair leaking irrigation valves and lateral lines used in the delivery of irrigation water.
• Maintain and repair wheel operated and slide gates; alfalfa valves and pipelines.
• Perform preventive maintenance in confined spaces.
• Weld joints and fabricate parts as appropriate and necessary.

Salary Range

$20.14 - $26.79, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Requires one (1) year of experience with the operation and maintenance of flood irrigation systems, sprinkler systems or general plumbing experience and one (1) year of customer service experience.

Education

Requires formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read, write, and verbally communicate at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Irrigator Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Irrigator or Job ID 902210.

Tempe is hiring for the  Plant Mechanic - Field Sites position. The purpose of this position is the hands-on maintenance, repair, and of water and wastewater production equipment and associated components.

Salary Range

$30.11 - $40.04, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Requires two (2) years of experience performing hands-on repairs with metal fabrication, plumbing, automobile mechanical, heating ventilation and air conditioning, or industrial equipment. Experience with the maintenance of water and wastewater plant, water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems is preferred.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalency.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification(s) requirements, depending on assignment: 
  • When Assigned to the Drinking Water Plants:
    • Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment System Operator Certification.       
  • When Assigned to the Kyrene Wastewater Reclamation Facility:
    • Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment System Operator Certification.       
  • When Assigned to Field Site Services:
    • Possession of an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification.
    • Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution System Operator Certification.
    • Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification.

Plant Mechanic Field Sites Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Plant Mechanic Field Sites or Job ID 902197.

Tempe is hiring for the  Plant Operator I/II position. The primary function of this position is to perform duties and tasks in the operation, maintenance and testing at the City’s water or wastewater treatment plant facilities based on assignment  

Salary Range

Plant Operator I - $25.75 - $34.37, plus benefits

Plant Operator II - $28.32 - $37.81, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Operator I: Requires six months of experience in water or wastewater treatment, distribution collection or maintenance of a water utility or in a related industry is preferred. 

Operator II: Requires two years of experience in treatment operations and/or maintenance of a water or wastewater utility or in a related industry.

Education

All positions: : High school diploma, GED or equivalency.  Some college-level coursework in waster or wastewater treatment is preferred.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

Operator I:

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Possession of or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator OR an ADEQ

Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator certification based on assignment.

Possession of or required to obtain within twenty-four (24) months of hire, an ADEQ

Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification OR an ADEQ

Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Certification based on assignment.

Operator II:

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Possession of an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification OR an ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification based on assignment.

When assigned to Water Treatment Facilities:

• Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator Certification

Plant Operator I Job Description (PDF)

Plant Operator II Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Plant Operator or Job ID 901954.

Tempe is hiring for the Senior Plant Operator position. The primary function of this position is to take the lead in applying treatment process control directives, perform troubleshooting activities, act as a technical resource to others, provide training, manage inventory, manage regulatory records and use a computerized maintenance management system. To perform a variety of skilled technical duties and tasks in the operation, maintenance and testing at the City’s water or wastewater treatment plant facilities, as assigned. Monitor plant functions, collect samples, perform laboratory testing and adjust chemical feed rates and equipment to adhere to regulatory requirements.

Salary Range

$32.804327 - $43.793750 hourly, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Three (3) years of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a water and/or wastewater utility or in a related industry.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalency. Course work in water treatment, chemistry, biology or a degree related to the core functions of this position is preferred.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator or Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification based on assignment

When assigned to Wastewater Facilities:
• Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment certification.

When assigned to Water Treatment Facilities:
• Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment certification.

Senior Plant Operator Full Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Senior Plant Operator or Job ID 902098.

Tempe is hiring for the  Utility Services Technician I/II/III position. The primary function of this position is to perform work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater collection systems.

Salary Range

Utility Services Technician I - $21.98 - $29.23, plus benefits

Utility Services Technician II - $24.17 - $32.15, plus benefits

Utility Services Technician III - $26.59 - $35.37, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Utility Services Technician I

Requires one (1) year of experience with installation, maintenance, or repair in general construction, plumbing, sprinkler systems, HVAC systems, mechanical work or other related activities.

 Utility Services Technician II

Requires one (1) year of experience in the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for a utility.

 Utility Services Technician III

Requires two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for a utility.

Education

All positions: : High school diploma, GED or equivalency. 

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

Utility Services Technician I

• Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months, a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
• Possession of or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire date an

ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.

 Utility Services Technician II

• Possession of a valid Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement.
• Possession of an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.
• Possession of, or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire date an

ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.

 Utility Services Technician III

• Possession of a valid Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement.
• Possession of an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.

Utility Services Technician I Job Description (PDF)

Utility Services Technician II Job Description (PDF)

Utility Services Technician III Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Utility Services Technician or Job ID 902127.

Tempe is hiring for the Water Engineering Manager position. The primary function of this position is to manage the engineering activities of the Public Works- Water Utilities Division – Water Engineering Section including development and implementation of the capital improvement program, utility systems planning, management of design, new construction and facility rehabilitation of Water Utility projects. Responsible for managing infrastructure projects, providing expert technical and regulatory assessments and performing liaison/communication responsibilities between the Water Utilities Division and the public, outside agencies and other City departments.

Salary Range

$124,166 - $165,141, annual plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Requires seven (7) years of experience as a professional engineer in water and wastewater utility design, construction and unit process control and optimization, including municipal finance and budgeting experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Education

Requires bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or degree related to the core functions of this position

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Arizona at time of hire.

Water Engineering Manager Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Water Engineering Manager or Job ID 902186.

Tempe is hiring for the Water Utilities Technical Services Supervisor position. The primary function of this position is to assist in developing and implementing technical solutions that assure the reliable operation of water and wastewater systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) at the water plants and field.

 Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in conceptualizing, designing, testing, implementing, maintaining, securing, documenting and proactively managing utility technology infrastructure for Municipal Utilities, including industrial network related software, hardware and equipment (i.e., radio, wired and wireless networks; physical and virtual servers; enterprise storage systems; and infrastructure systems and applications).
• Ability to troubleshoot and test at various locations; water plants, fields sites.
• Analyze system operations for implementing technology.
• Train, motivate, assign and oversee the work of staff; establish schedules and methods for work performed; ensure adherence to proper workgroup procedures and policies.
• Provide advanced technical expertise regarding programable logic controller (PLC) and SCADA network services for local and area-wide networks.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging SCADA network systems, technologies, architectures and products.

Salary Range

$45.85 - $60.98, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Requires four (4) years of experience in technical solutions in business software systems, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience. Utility systems experience preferred.

Education

Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a course of study related to the core functions of this position.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Water Utilities Technical Services Supervisor Job Description (PDF)

Apply - search Water Utilities Technical Services Supervisor or Job ID 902216.