What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Operator I (Distribution) position at Town of Marana, AZ?
Salary : See Position DescriptionLocation : Marana, AZJob Type : Full TimeJob Number : 202400118Department : WaterOpening Date : 12 / 11 / 2024Closing Date : ContinuousTown of Marana Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas : Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are : Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation. Position Description The Town of Marana is seeking a Water Operator I to work in the Water Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in joining a team-oriented atmosphere in the water distribution field. The position will include operation and maintenance of the public water distribution system including system troubleshooting and repairs.The Town offers a competitive benefits package : Expected Hiring Range : $20.65 / hour - $25.30 / hourSalary Range : $20.65 / hour - $29.94 / hourNormal Work Hours : Monday - Friday; 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm; on-call required Examples of Duties Maintains, services, and repairs water distribution system components including water mains, ARV / PRV equipment, fire hydrants, valves, backflow preventer and water metering equipment. Review system maps and as built plans and perform assigned blue stakes.Assist in the installation of water distribution components including water mains, fire hydrants, meters, and valves. Respond to emergency repair of systems as needed.Performs various skilled and semi-skilled plumbing, fabrication, operating heavy equipment, and basic hand tools.Respond to customer service activities including meter reads, water audits, pressure concerns, and leak investigations.Maintains an inventory of supplies, parts, and equipment used in water service maintenance. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or trainingOver six months in a related fieldMust obtain ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification within 12 months of hire date. (Training will be provided)Must have a valid Arizona Driver License Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records checkADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Must pass a pre-employment physical which includes a 50-pound lift test and respirator questionnaire PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Over six months of operation and maintenance of waterRECRUITMENT PROCESSIf you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system.REVIEW PROCESS Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 01 / 06 / 2025. TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION 11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500QUESTIONS Human Resources Staff Contact Corinda Gamboa / 520-382-1934 / For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.The Town of Marana is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application / exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.The Town of Marana offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Visit our benefits site for more information : 01 Please select the highest level of education that you have completed. I have a high school diploma or general education equivalency I have some college past the high school level I have an associate's degree I have a bachelor's degree I have a master's degree None of the above options apply to me 02 Do you have a valid Arizona Driver License? (If you answered no, it will be required at time of hire) Yes No 03 Please select the item below that more closely describes your experience in operations and maintenance of water distribution systems or closely related field. I have no related experience I have less than 6 months of direct experience I have more than 6 months but less than 1 year of direct experience I have more than 1 year but less than 3 years of direct experience I have more than 3 years but less than 5 years of direct experience I have more than 5 years of direct experience Required Question
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