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A career with Tempe's Public Works Department offers:
- Stability
- Competitive salaries
- Job security
- Outstanding benefits
- Training and tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of community
Tempe's Public Works Department has three divisions: Water Utilities, Field Operations, which consists of Solid Waste and Fleet services, and Engineering.
Open Positions
Tempe is hiring for the Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer (Water Utilities) position. The primary function of this position is to perform professional engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of infrastructure and related projects;
and to act as project manager of assigned projects.
Salary Range
Civil Engineer
$80,026 - $106,448 annually, plus benefits
Senior Civil Engineer
$96,666 - $129,049 annually, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Civil Engineer:
Directly related engineering experience is preferred
Senior Civil Engineer:
Four (4) years of civil engineering experience including project management. In addition, two (2) years of experience in the assigned work area Water and Wastewater Engineering.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a degree related to the core functions of this position.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Both Positions:
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Senior Civil Engineer:
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Arizona.
Civil Engineer Full Job Description (PDF)
Senior Civil Engineer Full Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Civil Senior Engineer or Job ID 902141.
Tempe is hiring for the Civil Engineer/Senior Civil Engineer (Engineering) position. The primary function of this position is to perform professional engineering work in the design, investigation, and construction of infrastructure and related projects.
- Design and prepare plans and specifications and cost estimates for department projects including water and sewer lines, storm drains, irrigation facilities, sprinkler systems, paving projects and other street improvements, large scale City facilities and buildings, various park projects, and related projects.
- Determine steps to be taken to process project; prepare estimates as to time needed; schedule and coordinate the acquisition of data; coordinate the completion of designs in accordance with established schedule.
- Participate in the planning, checking, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting City streets, sewers, drains and related facilities; ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements; analyze materials and design data submitted to the City. Recommend approval or disapproval of alternate designs or materials based upon an analysis of supporting materials from a project applicant.
- Coordinate department activities with other City departments, divisions and sections and with outside agencies including consultants, engineers, developers and contractors.
- Provide technical and professional engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility; provide assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolutions of problems during construction; review as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.
Salary Range
Civil Engineer
$80,026 - $106,448 annually, plus benefits
Senior Civil Engineer
$96,666 - $129,049 annually, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Civil Engineer:
Directly related engineering experience is preferred
Senior Civil Engineer:
Four (4) years of civil engineering experience including project management. In addition, two (2) years of experience in the assigned work area of Capital Improvement Projects.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or a degree related to the core functions of this position.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Both Positions:
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Senior Civil Engineer:
• Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Arizona.
Civil Engineer Full Job Description (PDF)
Senior Civil Engineer Full Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Civil Senior Civil Engineer or Job ID 902161.
Tempe is hiring for the Engineering Associate/Senior Engineering Associate position. The primary function of this position is to perform a variety of technical tasks involving civil engineering design, field engineering, inspection, construction management, and design project management.
Salary Range
Engineering Associate $66,012 - $87,796 , plus benefits
Senior Engineering Associate $72,925 - $96,990, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Engineering Associate - Two (2) years of experience in civil engineering
Senior Engineering Associate - Four (4) years of experience in civil engineering
Education
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or degree related to the core functions of this position.
License/Certification
Engineering Associate - Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Senior Engineering Associate - Possession of a valid driver’s license. When assigned to Private Development and Utilities: Requires appropriate NICET certification, EIT, or appropriate equivalent may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Engineering Associate Job Description (PDF)
Senior Engineering Associate Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Engineering Associate or Job ID 902123.
Tempe is hiring for the Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II position.
The primary function of the Environmental Compliance Inspector position is to protect the health and safety of the citizens and employees of Tempe, the water distribution system, and the publicly owned treatment works (POTW) and stormwater system.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct backflow assembly testing, water quality and wastewater compliance monitoring within the water distribution system, the publicly owned treatment work, and the stormwater system and interpret laboratory analytical results, operational tests; Monitor compliance by contractors, consultants, and vendors, including cleaning of dry wells, catch basins, scuppers, inlets, and drainage ways of the stormwater system;
- Inspect industrial and commercial establishments such as manufacturing facilities, restaurants, machine shops, commercial and industrial laundry facilities, and automotive repair facilities to determine compliance with air quality, cross connection, pretreatment, and stormwater ordinances; inspect construction sites to determine compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3); and inspect the installation, operation, and maintenance of same equipment such as backflow assemblies, clarifiers, grease removal equipment, interceptors (grease and sand), pH neutralization systems, storm water treatment devices, settling tanks, traps;
- Inspect sites deemed as superfund sites; collect samples from groundwater monitoring wells located in the contaminated areas; draft, issue, and enforce special discharge permits when remediation requires a discharge of pumped monitoring water; detect hazardous atmospheres (toxic, explosive, ignitable) in sewers with gas detection equipment; determine means of controlling or eliminating hazards.
Salary Range
Inspector I - $27.45 - $36.51, plus benefits
Inspector II - $29.56 - $39.31, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Environmental Compliance Inspector I
Requires one (1) year of experience in any of the following areas; general inspections, building plan review, plumbing plan review, industrial waste, hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, wastewater collections industrial compliance inspections, cross connection control inspections, technical experience in backflow and/or water treatment systems, stormwater inspections and testing, flow monitoring, and sampling.
Environmental Compliance Inspector II
Requires three (3) years of experience in any or all of the following areas: general inspections, building plan review, plumbing plan review, industrial waste, hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, wastewater collections industrial compliance inspections, cross connection control inspections, technical experience in backflow and/or water treatment systems, stormwater inspections and testing, flow monitoring, and sampling.
Education
Environmental Compliance Inspector I
Requires the equivalent to college level coursework or specialized training in chemistry, bacteriology, environmental sciences, or a degree related to the core functions of this position.
Environmental Compliance Inspector II
Requires the equivalent to an associate degree with major course work in chemistry, bacteriology, environmental sciences, or a degree related to the core functions of this position. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Possession of, or must obtain within one (1) year, the following certifications:
- ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution Certification
- ADEQ Grade I Wastewater Collection Certification
- Confined Space Entry Training
- Basic Inspector Training through the National Enforcement Training Institute
- Arizona Department of Health Services Surface Water/Ground Water Sampling and Analysis Training, or equivalent
- Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Training o Basic Environmental Investigations Training
- 40-Hour Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations and/or provide documentation of current annual 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher training
- Maricopa County, Air Quality Department, Dust Control Compliance Training
- Backflow Prevention General Tester
- Stormwater Inspection Training
Environmental Compliance Inspector I Job Description (PDF)
Environmental Compliance Inspector II Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Environmental Compliance Inspector or Job ID 902170.
Tempe is hiring for the Environmental Quality Specialist position. The primary function of this position is to provide highly complex technical expertise to department managers, facility managers and supervisory staff regarding environmental regulations and issues for ADEQ permits related to stormwater and/or wastewater.
Salary Range
$77,695 - $103,335, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Requires four (4) years of federal, state or local regulatory compliance experience in wastewater or stormwater.
Education
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in science, public policy, environmental engineering, environmental planning and management or a degree related to the core functions of this position.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Environmental Quality Specialist Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Environmental Quality Specialist or Job ID 902196.
Tempe is hiring for the Fleet Equipment Mechanic position. The primary function of this position is to perform skilled journey level mechanical work in the maintenance and repair of the variety of automobiles and related heavy equipment that are part of Tempe’s fleet.
Salary Range
$29.84 - $39.68, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Requires one (1) year of experience as a journey level automotive mechanic or completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic.
Education
Requires formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
-
Possession of the following certifications/licenses and tools;
- Valid driver’s license
- Complete set of mechanic hand tools at time of hire
Possession of, or required to obtain within one (1) year of hire,
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement
- Vehicle Emission Inspectors License for diesel and non-diesel vehicles issued by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Preferred - Automotive Service Excellence Certification
When assigned to the Motorcycle Shop:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement
- Certified as Motorcycle Mechanic
Fleet Equipment Mechanic Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Fleet Equipment Mechanic or Job ID 902035.
Tempe is hiring for the Fleet Services Supervisor position. The primary function of this position is to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the fleet services shop for the specific shift they are assigned.
Salary Range
$37.96 - $50.49, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Requires three (3) years of experience as a mechanic responsible for diagnosis and repair of automotive and/or diesel equipment systems. Also requires three (3) years of supervisory or lead responsibility managing a work group of 5 or more employees.
Education
Equivalent to completion of an associate degree related to the core functions of this position.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Possession of a valid Arizona Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.
Fleet Services Supervisor Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Fleet Services Supervisor or Job ID 902154.
Tempe is hiring for the Plant Mechanic - Field Sites position. The purpose of this position is the hands-on maintenance, repair, and of water and wastewater production equipment and associated components.
Salary Range
$30.11 - $40.04, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Requires two (2) years of experience performing hands-on repairs with metal fabrication, plumbing, automobile mechanical, heating ventilation and air conditioning, or industrial equipment. Experience with the maintenance of water and wastewater plant, water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems is preferred.
Education
High school diploma, GED or equivalency.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) certification(s) requirements, depending on assignment:
- When Assigned to the Drinking Water Plants:
- Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment System Operator Certification.
- When Assigned to the Kyrene Wastewater Reclamation Facility:
- Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment System Operator Certification.
- When Assigned to Field Site Services:
- Possession of an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification.
- Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution System Operator Certification.
- Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection Operator Certification.
- When Assigned to the Drinking Water Plants:
Plant Mechanic Field Sites Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Plant Mechanic Field Sites or Job ID 902197.
Tempe is hiring for the Plant Operator I/II position. The primary function of this position is to perform duties and tasks in the operation, maintenance and testing at the City’s water or wastewater treatment plant facilities based on assignment
Salary Range
Plant Operator I - $25.75 - $34.37, plus benefits
Plant Operator II - $28.32 - $37.81, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Operator I: Requires six months of experience in water or wastewater treatment, distribution collection or maintenance of a water utility or in a related industry is preferred.
Operator II: Requires two years of experience in treatment operations and/or maintenance of a water or wastewater utility or in a related industry.
Education
All positions: : High school diploma, GED or equivalency. Some college-level coursework in waster or wastewater treatment is preferred.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Operator I:
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession of or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator OR an ADEQ
Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator certification based on assignment.
Possession of or required to obtain within twenty-four (24) months of hire, an ADEQ
Grade 2 Water Treatment Certification OR an ADEQ
Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Certification based on assignment.
Operator II:
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Possession of an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certification OR an ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification based on assignment.
When assigned to Water Treatment Facilities:
- Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator Certification
Plant Operator I Job Description (PDF)
Plant Operator II Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Plant Operator or Job ID 901954.
Tempe is hiring for the Senior Plant Operator position. The primary function of this position is to take the lead in applying treatment process control directives, perform troubleshooting activities, act as a technical resource to others, provide training, manage inventory, manage regulatory records and use a computerized maintenance management system. To perform a variety of skilled technical duties and tasks in the operation, maintenance and testing at the City’s water or wastewater treatment plant facilities, as assigned. Monitor plant functions, collect samples, perform laboratory testing and adjust chemical feed rates and equipment to adhere to regulatory requirements.
Salary Range
$32.804327 - $43.793750 hourly, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Three (3) years of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a water and/or wastewater utility or in a related industry.
Education
High school diploma, GED or equivalency. Course work in water treatment, chemistry, biology or a degree related to the core functions of this position is preferred.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator or Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification based on assignment
When assigned to Wastewater Facilities:
• Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment certification.
When assigned to Water Treatment Facilities:
• Possession of, or required to obtain within six (6) months an ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment certification.
Senior Plant Operator Full Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Senior Plant Operator or Job ID 902098.
Tempe is hiring for the Utility Services Technician I/II/III position. The primary function of this position is to perform work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater collection systems.
Salary Range
Utility Services Technician I - $21.98 - $29.23, plus benefits
Utility Services Technician II - $24.17 - $32.15, plus benefits
Utility Services Technician III - $26.59 - $35.37, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Utility Services Technician I
Requires one (1) year of experience with installation, maintenance, or repair in general construction, plumbing, sprinkler systems, HVAC systems, mechanical work or other related activities.
Utility Services Technician II
Requires one (1) year of experience in the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for a utility.
Utility Services Technician III
Requires two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for a utility.
Education
All positions: : High school diploma, GED or equivalency.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Utility Services Technician I
- Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months, a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.
- Possession of or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire date an
ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.
Utility Services Technician II
- Possession of a valid Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement.
- Possession of an ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.
- Possession of, or required to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire date an
ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.
Utility Services Technician III
- Possession of a valid Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement.
- Possession of an ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and an ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.
Utility Services Technician I Job Description (PDF)
Utility Services Technician II Job Description (PDF)
Utility Services Technician III Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Utility Services Technician or Job ID 902127.
Tempe is hiring for the Water Engineering Manager position. The primary function of this position is to manage the engineering activities of the Public Works- Water Utilities Division – Water Engineering Section including development and implementation of the capital improvement program, utility systems planning, management of design, new construction and facility rehabilitation of Water Utility projects. Responsible for managing infrastructure projects, providing expert technical and regulatory assessments and performing liaison/communication responsibilities between the Water Utilities Division and the public, outside agencies and other City departments.
Salary Range
$124,166 - $165,141, annual plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Requires seven (7) years of experience as a professional engineer in water and wastewater utility design, construction and unit process control and optimization, including municipal finance and budgeting experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Education
Requires bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or degree related to the core functions of this position
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Arizona at time of hire.
Water Engineering Manager Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Water Engineering Manager or Job ID 902186.
Tempe is hiring for the Water Utilities Supervisor position. The primary function of this position is to coordinate the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater collection systems. To coordinate related activities and projects and identify and resolve issues related to daily water distribution, wastewater collection and stormwater collection systems operations and maintenance. Manage and administer related contracts and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.
Salary Range
$39.36 - $52.35, plus benefits
Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience
Requires four (4) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and/or repair of water and/or wastewater system assets for a utility, including one (1) year supervisory or lead responsibility experience.
Education
Requires the equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university in water or wastewater treatment, public administration, environmental science, or a degree related to the core functions of this position.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Possession of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 3 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and Grade 3 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification
- Possession of or required to obtain within twelve (12) months an ADEQ Grade 4 Water Distribution System Operator Certification and Grade 4 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.
- Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement is preferred.
Water Utilities Supervisor Job Description (PDF)
Apply - search Water Utilities Supervisor or Job ID 902127.
Public Works Jobs
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The Public Works team works hard to ensure public health and quality of life. Be part of our great team. Here you will see a sample of the variety of positions that make up the Public Works team.