Water Operator I (Production) - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pp id="isPasted"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. nbsp;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.brnbsp;nbsp;brMarana'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. nbsp;Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation./p/ph2Position Duties/h2pp id="isPasted"The Town of Marana is seeking a strongWater Operator I/strong 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 production field. nbsp;The position will include operation and maintenance of the public water production system including system troubleshooting and repairs./ppThe Town offers a competitive benefits package:/ppa href="https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation"https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Benefits-Compensation/anbsp;/ppNormal work hours: Monday – Friday / 7:00 am – 3:30 pm / on-call required/ppstrongExpected Hiring Range: /strong$20.65 - $25.30 /ppstrongSalary Range: /strong$20.65 - $29.94 /pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liplacement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget/li/ul/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"liInspects, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and adjusts wellhead units, storage reservoirs and other water facilities, machinery and equipment including production pumps, electrical panels, chlorine units and instrumentation./liliInspects and provides maintenance of electric motors, equipment ventilation, motor controls, valves and generators./liliMonitor disinfection systems and maintain and repair equipment./liliPerforms preventive maintenance checks and servicing on water system equipment; packs, lubricates, cleans and paints pumping equipment and motors./liliCoordinate emergency repair of systems as needed./liliPerforms various skilled and semi-skilled plumbing and electrical duties as required./liliFabricates parts and equipment including mounts, brackets and shields; operates welding and cutting equipment./liliMaintains an inventory of supplies, parts and equipment used in water service maintenance./li/ul/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;" id="isPasted"liHigh school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training/liliOver six months of experience in the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems or closely related field./liliMust obtain ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification within 12 months of hire date. (strongTraining will be provided/strong)/li/ulpAn equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills amp; abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.nbsp;/ppstrongADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:/strong/pul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liValid Arizona Driver License/liliMust pass a pre-employment physical, a 50-pound lift test and respirator questionnaire./liliAbility to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records checknbsp;/li/ulpstrongPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: nbsp;nbsp;/strong/pul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification/liliADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification/liliClass A CDL/li/ulbrp id="isPasted"strongRECRUITMENT PROCESS/strong/ppTo be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana"https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana/a. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process./ppJob posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. nbsp;A first review date of applications will be conducted on strong5/30/2025./strong/ppTo be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application strongby 11:59 PM on 5/29/2025./strong/ppApplications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process./pp id="isPasted"strongAPPLICATION STATUS UPDATES/strongbrAll status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process./ppbrstrongTOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION/strongbrnbsp;11555 West Civic Center Drivebrnbsp;Marana, AZ 85653bra href="http://www.marana.com" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.marana.com"www.maranaaz.gov/abrnbsp;ph (520) 382-1900 nbsp;/ nbsp;fx (520) 382-3500brnbsp;nbsp;brstrongQUESTIONS/strongbrnbsp;Human Resources Staff ContactbrNikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / a href="mailto:nhemphill@marana.com" data-uw-rm-vglnk=""nhemphill@maranaaz.gov/a/ppFor technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627./ppThe 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./pbr/p