Utilities Operator I/Utilities Technician II
Company: City of Tolleson
Location: Tolleson
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Job
Classification Title: M&O Utilities Worker/M&O Utilities
Technician Working Title(s): Operator I/Operator II Who we are The
City of Tolleson has long been known for its strong sense of
community, preserving neighborhood character and livability even
amidst rapid regional growth. Our commitment to fostering
meaningful social connections is central to maintaining the
vibrancy of our community. We believe socialization is key to
building a cohesive, supportive environment for all our residents
and employees. Although small in stature, Tolleson competes with
communities in the Valley in economic and community development,
workforce recruitment, and retention. This is achieved through
adherence to the City's Vision Statement, which guides our efforts
to maintain a legacy of community values while preparing for future
growth. In addition, Tolleson is proud to be the first Certified
Autism Center in the West Valley, reinforcing our commitment to
inclusivity, socialization, and creating a welcoming environment
for all. We invite you to join our team in building a diverse,
talented workforce dedicated to honoring our past and shaping a
future where community connections continue to thrive. Position
Description For Wastewater, the position will be assigned night
and/or evening shifts after the completion of a brief training
period. The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals
interested in joining our team at the Wastewater Treatment Plant or
at the City's Water Treatment Facilities. This posting is intended
to fill open positions on both the Water and Wastewater Divisions
within the City of Tolleson. This position may be filled as either
a Water/Wastewater Operator I (Trainee) or a Utilities Technician
II (Certified Operator in Water or Wastewater), depending on the
candidate's experience and certifications. Employees in this
position perform technical operations, maintenance, and repair of
the City's water and wastewater treatment facilities and associated
equipment in compliance with all environmental regulatory laws,
rules, and regulations. Duties include conducting field inspections
and collecting wastewater samples, performing laboratory testing
and recording data, operating, monitoring, and maintaining
treatment plant processes and related equipment, operating heavy
equipment and performing minor repairs, completing logs, reports,
and work orders, monitoring and adjusting reclaim water systems,
gas chlorination equipment, and auto samplers, managing biosolids
in compliance with regulations, and ensuring all equipment operates
safely and effectively within set parameters. (The duties listed
above are intended to illustrate the type of work performed.
Specific tasks may vary.) Qualifications A High School diploma or
General Educational Development (GED) equivalent from an accredited
institution. A valid Arizona driver's license required. Operator I
(Trainee) No ADEQ certification required at hire. Must obtain an
ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater/Water Treatment Operator certification
within one (1) year of hire. Utilities Technician II (Certified
Operator) Requires a valid ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater/Water Treatment
Operator certification at time of hire. Additional Requirements:
The role involves exposure to various hazards, extreme weather,
manual labor, confined spaces, and occasional heavy lifting.
Operators may work alone and must be available for weekends,
nights, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-outs. SCBA
certification is required for Wastewater. For Wastewater, the
position will be assigned night and/or evening shifts after the
completion of a brief training period. For Water, the position will
be assigned day time hours and subject to weekend shifts and
on-call duties. >>> Click on Full Job Description for
additional position details. Physical Demands Positions in this
class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling,
lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and
repetitive motions. Operator I (Trainee) Medium: Exerting 20-50
lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. Utilities Technician II (Certified Operator) Heavy:
Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to
10-20 lbs. constantly. Incumbents may be subjected to moving
mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors,
dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, blood and other
bodily fluids, and extreme temperatures. Job Information Closing
Date: Open until filled Hiring Salary: Utilities Operator I: $23.23
Hourly Utilities Technician II: $26.60-$28.33 Hourly D.O.E.
Application review begins November 24, 2025, with weekly reviews to
follow. Full Salary Range: Operator I (Trainee) $23.23-$32.52
Hourly Utilities Technician II (Certified Operator) $26.60-$37.24
Hourly Additional Application Information It is important that your
application shows all relevant work experience and education. Work
experience must be noted on the application. Applicants may be
rejected if not fully complete. Your resume may not be substituted
as an application. Applicants may request a reasonable
accommodation, if needed, by contacting Employee Resources at
623-936-7111. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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