This position is responsible for the strategic management, evaluation, and oversight of Public Works assets, ensuring their effective and efficient utilization. Develops, implements, and monitors asset management strategies to improve performance, reduce costs, and optimize asset life cycles.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Develops and implements asset management plans for Public Works assets; provides recommendations for improved operations and maintenance practices
• Oversee the Enterprise Asset Management software and documentation; improves the effectiveness of asset management technology.
• Updates asset databases for real-time accuracy
• Conducts asset audits, identifying opportunities for improved management and cost-efficiency; performs spot checks to ensure process quality and reconcile inventory
• Monitors and analyzes asset performance data to support decision-making processes, prepares reports on asset performance, valuations, and returns for internal stakeholders, and presents recommendations for enhancing asset utilization and value.
• Evaluate utilities’ asset management activities, including asset inventories, life cycle criticality, condition and remaining useful life, repair and replacement needs; oversees the life cycle of assets from acquisition through maintenance to disposal.
• Collaborates with sections throughout Public Works to ensure smooth asset management operations; builds and maintains relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Develops and leads training for new employees on asset management programs and processes and conducts refresher training classes multiple times per year for the department.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Salary Range

$58,600 - $86,400, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Two (2) years of experience in asset management, information technology, or a related field.

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License

Apply - search Asset Management Specialist or Job ID 902428.

The Engineering Division is recruiting for four openings, two in the Water Engineering Section managing water and wastewater related infrastructure projects, one in the Capital Improvement Program Design Section as a project manager and one in the Technical Services Section to manage the City’s Pavement Management Program. 

This position performs a variety of project management functions for complex engineering projects. Manages projects from conception to design completion and preconstruction phase. Develops and monitors project budgets. Coordinates with City departments, outside consultants and contractors, and residents/business owners. Performs design review, construction procurement, field review, and site visits. Senior Civil Engineer provides direct supervision to assigned staff.  

Duties include, but are not limited to the following 

• Interprets and provides technical reviews of plans and specifications for projects as well as engineering solutions in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

• Manage all aspects of Capital Improvement Program project delivery. 

• Prepares cost estimates and project budgets. 

• Communicates and coordinates regularly with consultants, contractors, other City employees, management, public, and vendors to complete projects. 

• Provides technical support and recommendations to City management in engineering-related areas involving water, wastewater, streets, transportation, storm drain, structural, building systems and parks. 

• Participates in consultant or contractor qualifications-based selection; evaluates consultant proposals and negotiates scope and fees for public infrastructure projects within defined budget 

• Administers contracts to prepare studies, reports, plans and specifications for permitting, bidding and construction; prepares addendums during bidding, answers bidders’ questions and evaluates bids 

Salary Range

Civil Engineer: $71,800 - $105,900

Senior Civil Engineer: $89,600 - $132,100

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Civil Engineer:  

2 years of experience in civil engineering project management or related experience 

Senior Civil Engineer:  

4 years of experience in civil engineering, project management, or related experience. 

Education

Both levels

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or related field. 

Certifications, licenses, registrations

Both levels

• • Civil Engineer & Senior Civil Engineer 

  • Valid Driver’s License  

  • Senior Civil Engineer 

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in Arizona or reciprocity within 6 months 

Apply - search Civil Engineer Senior Civil Engineer or Job ID 902390.

This position develops, writes, and modifies programming and scripting for the development, integration and maintenance of computerized Geographic Information System (GIS) applications and programs. Creates standalone static maps for use in project planning and understanding data geographically. Maintains, creates, and distributes web applications. Update existing GIS data

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Maintains and updates a GIS master database of land base and utility infrastructure. Performs Coordinate Geometry (COGO) Mapping. Research and analyze engineering and real estate records to update GIS data per legal descriptions, engineering plans, as-builts, field checks, work orders and reports.
• Creates and updates land base and utility control maps, supports civil engineering projects, extracts GIS data and delivers GIS maps to the public, city departments, outside agencies, and internal/external stake holders. Responds to public record requests and maintains status through the data request portal.
• Performs GIS data and SQL database analysis on existing city-maintained assets for a variety of projects involving utilities and their replacement or maintenance. Performs large-scale corrective processes of the GIS database for software transitions, and creating specialized and custom GIS datasets, databases, layers and coverages.
• Assists in the development of asset management system applications specific to city departments.
• Prepares documents with standard operation procedures and trains staff in the process steps for using GIS portions of an asset management application. Provides assistance with any questions related to application use for mapping and GIS data maintenance purposes.
• Provides technical support to field workers and supervisors for accessing GIS tools
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Salary Range

$71,800 - $105,900, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Three (3) years of experience Geographic Information System or Computer-Aided Design production mapping, or related experience.

Education

Equivalent to an associate or vocational/technical school degree in Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, or related field.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) Certification is preferred.
• GIS Certificate is preferred.

Apply - search Geographic Information Systems Analyst or Job ID 902414.

This position operates light and heavy equipment in the performance of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the solid waste area.

 Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operates solid waste heavy equipment including front-loaders, roll-offs, side-loaders, rear-loaders, skid steers and similar equipment or street maintenance heavy equipment including jackhammers and drills, paving and troweling machines, concrete mixers and similar equipment.
• Completes commercial or residential collection or sweeping routes, uncontained solid waste collection, and support services duties. 
• Performs daily routine inspection of the heavy equipment prior to and at the conclusion of use. Report any mechanical issues.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Salary Range

Heavy Equipment Operator: $22.06 - $32.54

Senior Heavy Equipment Operator: $24.32 - $35.86

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Heavy Equipment Operator: One (1) year of experience in heavy equipment operation.

Senior Heavy Equipment Operator: One (1) year of experience in solid waste heavy equipment operation with at least two pieces of solid waste equipment.

Education

Both levels

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Certifications, licenses, registrations

Both levels

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

•  Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Apply - search Heavy/Senior Heavy Equipment Operator or Job ID 902349.

This position is responsible for the operation of industrial electrical systems associated with Water Division assets and infrastructure. Provides technical expertise on systems.

 Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical wiring and systems associated with water, wastewater infrastructure, stormwater conveyance systems and Tempe Town Lake dam.
• Install wires, conduit and perform electrical work on systems of up to 4160 volts.
• Install new circuits, control cabinets, boxes, VFD’s and Soft Starts.
• Perform routine preventative electrical maintenance on cabinets, motors and other industrial electrical components in voltages up to 4160vac.
• Establish operating criteria and standard operating procedures for proper operation of electrical systems.
• Coordinate work and review work quality for vendors and contractors.
• Test, run, and maintain backup power generation equipment and power supply systems; complete documentation for regulatory agency requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate electrical testing equipment, tools and instruments.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair luminaries and lighting systems including ultra-violet disinfection systems.
• Accurately document activities in asset management and workorder systems.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Participation in stand-by, on-call rotation is required.

Salary Range

$30.14 - $44.47, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Two (2) years of experience in journey-level electrical work, or related experience

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification, obtain within 12 months.

Apply - search Plant Electrician or Job ID 902451.

This position is responsible for maintenance of electrical and mechanical components of Water Division assets and infrastructure. Operates equipment and performs repairs.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following,

• Inspect, troubleshoot, install, repair and maintain electrical and mechanical components associated with water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater conveyance systems and Tempe Town Lake dam
• Operate and maintain wastewater lift stations, water production wells and storage infrastructure.
• Perform electrical work on systems of up to 480 volts.
• Monitor and adjust chemical feeds, collect samples for process control.
• Coordinate work and review work quality for vendors and contractors.
• Accurately document activities in asset management and workorder systems.
• Maintain inventory and procures parts and materials as needed.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain solids removal and water treatment related equipment. Modify, upgrade, and rebuild equipment and systems.
• Perform Plant Operator, Senior responsibilities related to water and wastewater treatment, when appropriately trained and certified.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Salary Range

$25.52 - $37.64, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Two (2) years of experience in installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing plumbing, HVAC or industrial equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

Valid driver's license

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire when assigned to Field Sites

ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment System Operator Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire when assigned to the Water Treatment Plant.

ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment System Operator Certification, obtain within one (1) year of hire when assigned to Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Apply - search Plant Mechanic or Job ID 902385.

This position leads staff and participates in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment and production systems. Coordinates the activities of all classifications of the Plant Operator position and provides technical and functional training and guidance.

 Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Coordinate and participate in the operation, maintenance and repair activities associated with water and wastewater treatment and production systems.
• Provide functional and technical direction to Plant Operators and maintenance staff, including communicating daily assignments.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external partners, customers and stakeholders of the water and wastewater treatment and production systems. Ensure customer concerns are addressed in a timely manner and effectively.
• Review Plant Operator activities and records for appropriate documentation.
• Assist Plant Superintendent with communication of Capital Improvement Projects related to the design, modification and construction of facilities and systems.
• Assist Plant Superintendent with coordination of vendors, ordering and tracking of chemicals and supplies.
• Ensure regulatory compliance documentation is completed appropriately and timely.
• Coordinate and implement asset management activities such as information gathering and implementation of work order regimen for maintenance and operations. May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Salary Range

$32.25 - $47.54, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Three (3) years of experience water or wastewater treatment operations or related water or wastewater industrial process.

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

•  Valid driver’s license

• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
  • Grade 3 Water Treatment System Operator

Apply - search Plant Operator, Principal or Job ID 902437.

This position supervises staff that operates and maintains the City's water and wastewater treatment plants, drinking water wells, sewer lift stations, Tempe Town Lake Dam and associated infrastructure and the utility’s centralized control center. Ensures operations are compliant with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency and department policies and regulations.

 Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Assign staff schedules, monitor workflows and quality of work, evaluate performance, coordinate training and manage hiring, performance improvement and disciplinary matters.
• Participate in treatment and maintenance operations and ensure activities are in compliance with all applicable regulations, safe work practices, and department guidelines and protocols; recommend improvements and modifications when necessary.
• Recommend and assist in the development and implementation of organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure work is appropriately documented, and staff are utilizing asset management and workorder systems.
• Serve as the primary contact for projects conducted in area of responsibility. provide input on the design, modification and construction of facilities and systems.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with staff, contract vendors, facility maintenance, and internal support staff.
• Utilize SCADA system to provide trends and data to support plant operational goals or to support engineering related projects.
• Completes monthly regulatory compliance paperwork related to assigned area.
• Supervises Plant Operators in a control room environment who operate the distribution and collections system.
• Prepares city water order and well requests to meet city water needs.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Salary Range

$39.51 - $58.26, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Four (4) years of experience in operating and maintaining a water or wastewater treatment facility or associated infrastructure or related experience.

Education

Equivalent to an associate or vocational/technical school degree in Environmental science, engineering, natural sciences or related field.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• • Valid driver’s license
  • Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) when assigned to Control Center (SCADA)
    • Grade 4 Water Treatment System Operator Certification

Apply - search Plant Superintendent (SCADA) or Job ID 902436.

Tempe is hiring for the Senior Mechanic position. The purpose 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. Some position(s) in this classification may be assigned to perform skilled journey level mechanical work on the motorcycles, ATV’s, and boats.

Salary Range

$28.17 - $41.53, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience:

Requires one (1) year of experience in journey-level automotive and heavy equipment mechanic work, related experience.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

 Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Possession of

• Valid driver’s license
• Complete set of mechanic hand tools

 Possession of, or required to obtain within one (1) year of hire

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.

• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, vehicle emission inspectors license for diesel and non-diesel vehicles

 Preferred

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification

Apply - search Senior Mechanic or Job ID 902314.

This position is assigned to our SCADA control center. Employees in this assignment may cover shifts at our surface water treatment plants when fully trained.

 Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Utilize Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor treatment systems and equipment.
• Utilize SCADA system to monitor well fields, system pressure, Tempe Town Lake Dam, and wastewater field sites.
• Continuously monitor distribution system and adjust plant pumping as needed.
• Answer after hour customer calls and generate work orders using an asset management system.
• Fill out reports, spreadsheets and produce historian data for trending or research.
• Assist with calling out maintenance staff.
• Request well start and stops.
• Generates water supply levels (orders) to meet daily drinking water demands and capacity.
• Monitor reservoir disinfection equipment.
• Assist with collection of samples, laboratory analysis and jar testing.
• Maintain treatment and production records
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Salary Range

$28.17 - $41.53, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience:

2 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment operations or related water or wastewater industrial process.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

 Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Valid Driver’s License
• ADEQ certification, obtain within one year of hire
  • Grade 3 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification due to assignment at Control Center

Apply - search Senior Plant Operator or Job ID 902398.

Utilities Services Technician: Assists with repairs, maintenance and installation of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater conveyance systems and associated infrastructure.

Senior Utilities Services Technician: Repairs, maintains and installs drinking water, wastewater and stormwater conveyance systems and associated infrastructure.

Principal Utilities Services Technician: Repairs, maintains and installs drinking water, wastewater and stormwater conveyance systems and associated infrastructure. Performs activities with limited supervisory oversight.

 Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with maintenance, repair and installation of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater conveyance systems and associated infrastructure, including fire hydrants, manholes, valves, pipes, taps and meters.
• Assists with response to customer concerns.
• Responds to water, wastewater and stormwater emergencies under the direct supervision of qualified technician or supervisor. 
• Performs routine cleaning and repair of associated infrastructure to ensure minimal interruptions to service.
• Documents activities in asset management and work order systems. 
• Assists with interpretation of maps, blueprints and drawings associated with water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. 
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned. 

Salary Range

Utilities Services Technician                         $21.00 - $30.96

Senior Utilities Services Technician              $23.17 - $34.18

Principal Utilities Services Technician          $25.52 - $37.64

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience:

Utilities Services Technician

1 year of experience in general construction, plumbing, HVAC systems or related field.

 Senior Utilities Services Technician

1 year of experience in installing, maintaining and operating water and wastewater infrastructure.

 Principal Utilities Services Technician

2 years of experience in installing, maintaining and operating water and wastewater infrastructure.

Education:

High school diploma or GED.

 Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Utilities Services Technician

• Valid driver’s license
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification obtained within one (1) year of hire.

 Senior Utilities Services Technician

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement
• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution Certification
• ADEQ Grade 1 Wastewater Collections Certification

 Principal Utilities Services Technician

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement
• ADEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification
• ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Collections Certification

 Apply - search Utility Services Technician or Job ID 902348.

This position provides technical work in testing, installing, maintaining and repairing operational technology network infrastructure, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Human Machine Interface systems for water and wastewater operations. Troubleshoots, repairs and programs control logic for SCADA systems, as well as offers advanced expertise in designing and supporting programmable logic controller (PLC)/SCADA network services. Trains, motivates and oversees staff, establishes work schedules, and ensures adherence to workgroup procedures and policies

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Assists in planning, implementing and managing operational technology infrastructure for Public Works, including industrial network related software, hardware and equipment
• Analyzes system operations for implementing technology
• Trains, motivates, assigns and oversees the work of staff; establishes schedules and methods for work performed; ensures adherence to proper workgroup procedures and policies.
• Provides advanced technical expertise regarding PLC and SCADA network services for local and wide area networks
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging SCADA network systems, technologies, architectures and products
• Coordinates the design, build, program and modification of system displays for the SCADA network; develops functional database structures for SCADA systems and updates and archives the database as required; operates and programs network devices, PLC and other data communication devices.
• Assists in developing, monitoring and installing programs for local process controls and PLCs; performs data entry and programming
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Salary Range

$43.07 - $63.50, plus benefits

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Four (4) years of experience technical solutions in supporting instrumentation and controls.

Education

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Instrumentation and Controls or related field.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Valid state driver’s license

Apply - search Water Utilities Technical Services Supervisor or Job ID 902416.