Wastewater Utility Worker III

Town of Gilbert

Wastewater Utility Worker III

SALARY

$29.02 - $42.08 Hourly

$60,361.60 - $87,526.40 Annually

LOCATION

South Area Service Center, 4760 S. Greenfield Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

27-0070

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS WASTEWATER

OPENING DATE

09/22/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SALARY

$29.02 - $42.08 Hourly

$60,361.60 - $87,526.40 Annually

LOCATION

South Area Service Center, 4760 S. Greenfield Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

27-0070

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS WASTEWATER

OPENING DATE

09/22/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Wastewater Utility Worker III. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Wastewater Utility Worker III reports to the Wastewater Utility Supervisor . The primary functions of this position include:

• Coordinating and training crews on the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Town's wastewater system
• Operating heavy equipment — including dump trucks, backhoes, excavators, CCTV equipment, and combination sewer cleaners
• Monitoring and troubleshooting wastewater and reclaimed water distribution systems, recommending corrective actions and preventive maintenance
• Inspecting and repairing collection assets such as gravity mains, force mains, manholes, and lift stations
• Responding to emergencies and after-hours callouts on a 24-hour, on-call basis
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is an FLSA Non-Exempt, at-will position with the Town of Gilbert.

Tentative Recruitment 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, depending on business needs.

About You

You're a hands-on problem solver who's just as comfortable behind the wheel of a backhoe as you are troubleshooting a sewer line issue. You take pride in keeping essential infrastructure running safely, whether that means training the next generation of utility workers or reading a blueprint to plan a repair. You thrive in a fast-paced, physical environment, and you understand that your work directly protects public health for the entire Gilbert community. Above all, you're reliable, safety-minded, and ready to answer the call when the wastewater system needs 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
• 2-3 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water, wastewater, and pesticides
• 2-4 years of experience operating heavy equipment, pipe fitting, and plumbing principles and practices
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge and abilities
• Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement (no air brake restrictions), required upon hire or promotion
• Wastewater Collections assignment: ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collections certification, plus a Grade 1 in a supporting field within 1 year
• Wastewater Reuse/Recharge assignment: ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution certification, plus a Grade 1 in a supporting field within 1 year
• Pesticide Applicator's License from the Arizona Office of Pest Management may be required within one year, depending on assignment area
• NASSCO Certification for pipe and manhole assessment preferred

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Heavy work position that spends a majority of their workday in a field/outdoor environment.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Why Team Gilbert?

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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 480-503-6823. 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.

EmployerTown of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Websitehttps://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

EmployerTown of GilbertPhone (480) 503-6823 Websitehttps://gilbertaz.gov/jobsAddress

50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Wastewater Utility Worker III Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". The answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

Yes

No

• QUESTION 2 Did you graduate from high school or obtain a GED?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 3 Do you have 2–3 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in water, wastewater, and/or pesticides?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 4 How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment, pipe fitting, and utilizing general plumbing principles and practices?

Less than 1 year

1 - 3 years of experience

3 - 5 years of experience

5+ years of experience

• QUESTION 5 Do you currently possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement with no air brake restrictions?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 6 Do you possess an ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collections certification?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 7 Do you possess an ADEQ Grade II Water Distribution certifcation?

Yes

No

QUESTION 8 Please list any other supporting ADEQ certifications you possess and it's associated grade.

• QUESTION 9 Do you possess a Pesticide Applicator's License from the Arizona Office of Pest Management>

Yes

No

• QUESTION 10 Do you currently possess a NASSCO Certification for pipe assessment and manhole assessment?

Yes

No

QUESTION 11 The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

Veteran

Disabled Veteran

Veteran's Spouse/Survivng Spouse

Disabled Person

• Required Question

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