Wastewater Lift Station Technician at Town of Gilbert, AZ
Town of Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert, United States Of America · Onsite
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- Office in Gilbert
About the Department
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Wastewater Lift Station Technician. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment.
The Wastewater Lift Station Technician reports to the Lift Station Utility Supervisor. The primary job duties of this position include:
- Visit and observe every lift station daily.
- Perform reactive maintenance daily on wastewater lift station equipment.
- Generate Lucity work order weekly.
- Perform preventive maintenance monthly on wastewater lift station equipment.
- Prepare daily reports regarding actions taken.
- Exercise valves and ARV maintenance.
- Work with contractors, scheduling during major repairs.
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Must be able to work in extreme temperatures that are part of the Arizona climate.
You must be available to work a 4-10 schedule within our service hours: Monday through Thursday, 4:30 AM to 3:00 PM. On call, required, one (1) week every five (5) weeks, with one (1) week of backup within the five (5) week rotation. While on-call, it is required to work 4 hours of overtime each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The work of a lift station technician requires working near wastewater.
Position Duties
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 years of specialized or technical training beyond high school in mechanical, plumbing/electrical, and basic sewer operations.
- 2 years of on-the-job experience in the same.
- Mandatory on-call and standby duty.
- Must possess an ADEQ Grade 1 ADEQ Wastewater Collections System Operator certification at time of hire and obtain a Grade 2 ADEQ Wastewater Collections System Operator certification within 1 year of hire.
- Must possess a Class B CDL permit with Tanker Endorsement at the time of hire and obtain a Class B CDL license with Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of hire.
Anticipated Recruiting Timeline:
- Posting Closes: December 14, 2025 (Will close sooner once the position is filled).
- Candidate Review: The First Review of applications is on Monday, October 6, 2025, then every other Monday while the posting remains open.
- Interview Invites Sent: Determined after each review.
- In-Person Interviews: Determined after each review. (Video interview option for candidates living out of state)
- Anticipated Start Date: Determined after each interview.
Minimum Qualifications
Gilbert’s Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work, and play.
Other Qualifications
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 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.
