Lift Station Technician

Lift Station Technician

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Lift Station Technician. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. The Lift Station Technician reports to the Lift Station Utility Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:

• Visit and observe every lift station daily.
• Perform reactive maintenance daily on wastewater lift station equipment.
• Generate Lucity work order weekly.
• Perform preventive maintenance monthly on wastewater lift station equipment.
• Prepare daily reports regarding actions taken.
• Exercise valves and ARV maintenance.
• Work with contractors, scheduling during major repairs.
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This is an FLSA Non-Exempt, at-will position with the Town of Gilbert. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures that are part of the Arizona climate. You must be available to work a 4-10 schedule within our service hours: Monday through Thursday, 4:30 AM to 3:00 PM. On call, required, one (1) week every five (5) weeks, with one (1) week of backup within the five (5) week rotation. While on-call, it is required to work 4 hours of overtime each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The work of a lift station technician requires working near wastewater.

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in mechanical, plumbing/electrical, and basic sewer operations.
• 2 years of on-the-job experience in the same.
• Mandatory on-call and standby duty.

• Must possess an ADEQ Grade 1 ADEQ Wastewater Collections System Operator certification at time of hire and obtain a Grade 2 ADEQ Wastewater Collections System Operator certification within 1 year of hire.
• Must possess a Class B CDL permit with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire and obtain a Class B CDL license with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.

This position is an At-Will position, FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:

• Posting Closes: October 6, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of October 12, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: November 9, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change based on business need.

We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more!