Utility Technician

Internal Utility Technician Applicant

Utility Technicians (UT's) support the City of Tucson Water Department by performing skilled work in the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of potable and non-potable water distribution, transmission, production, and treatment systems. These positions ensure the safe, reliable delivery of water by maintaining infrastructure such as mains, services, valves, hydrants, wells, reservoirs, boosters, and treatment facility equipment.

This is a skill-based pay position that progresses through skills across three tiers - Apprentice (A), Craft (C), and Journey (J) - each distinguished by increased technical expertise, independence, complexity of assignments, and responsibility for mentoring or leading others. The voluntary Utility Technician Skill-Based Pay Program links compensation to demonstrated skill acquisition and application.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Water Operations Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of Tucson Water's potable and reclaimed water distribution, transmission, production, and treatment system infrastructure, including pipelines, valves, fire hydrants, pumps, meters, reservoirs, tanks, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities to help ensure the safe, reliable operation of the water system, including system flushing, valve exercising, hydrant maintenance, water quality monitoring, and equipment servicing.
• Respond to scheduled and emergency maintenance activities, including water leaks, equipment failures, damaged infrastructure, and other operational issues.
• Support field operations by assisting with system isolations, well maintenance, disinfection activities, and other operational procedures.
• Document completed work using computerized maintenance management systems, including work orders, labor, materials, asset information, and related records.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including hazard assessments, traffic control, trench safety, confined space entry, permitting, and utility locates.
• Provide courteous customer service by communicating with customers regarding service interruptions, maintenance activities, and related inquiries.
• Work collaboratively with other Tucson Water divisions during emergency operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

This position is a primary driver and will be expected to operate a city vehicle. Must have open availability. This position requires work in various climates and working conditions and includes indoor and outdoor work with heavy exposure to extreme physical, ergonomic, or emotional hazardous environment.

This position also requires weekend, evening, and on-call hours as well as travel to all Tucson Water sites, some of which are in remote locations and require the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: None required

License Requirement: A valid and unrestricted Arizona Driver's License

Position Details

Job Profile

J4025 - Utility Technician

Compensation Grade

GSBP

Hourly Range

$20.00 - 42.00 USD

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Water Utility

Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.