Utility Specialist I

**UTILITY SPECIALIST I **

                                       Lake Havasu City, AZ

                                      Closing Date: 05/27/2025

OC25-179

Salary: $23.44-$34.22/Hourly; DOQ

Trainee: $21.10/Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                          

Department: PW/Water Production

^{TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete an online application. Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration. Please attach certifications.} 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate skilled work providing labor work in construction, repair, and maintenance of the water treatment plant and assisting in plant operations, maintaining water distribution lines, operating assigned machinery and equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the assigned supervisor. 

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, with a desire to enter into the field of municipal water distribution service. They will demonstrate a commitment to be a positive and productive member of a team. They will indicate an interest in furthering their education and work experience, which may increase their opportunities for advancement. Backhoe experience preferred.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Candidate must possess Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Distribution or Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification or equal grade certification from another state at the time of hire and CDL, Class B with tanker endorsement. ADEQ certification must be obtained at hire. The selected candidate who does not possess the required certification /CDL will be considered a trainee at the time of hire. The incumbent works outdoors and is exposed to extreme temperatures. May require the use of a respirator. May be subject to call back. Primary assignment will be in water production.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED and minimal experience in the use of hand tools, construction, repair, and maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The selected candidate who does not possess the required certification will be considered a trainee at the time of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are subject to change as needs and job requirements change. Position assignments may vary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with government agencies, City employees, and the general public.

Operates and maintains motor vehicles, including dump trucks, backhoes, tankers, and other work-related equipment requiring an appropriate valid driver’s license. 

Use of a computer for email, work order entries, and looking at equipment manuals.

Perform site maintenance such as painting, weed abatement, trash pick-up, and all other tasks to maintain a professional and clean site appearance.

Follows strict safety protocols including, but not limited to confined space entry, lock-out/tag-out, fall protection, and working on ladders/heights.

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position. 

Closed Circuit Television Training

Forklift Training

Flagger’s Training

NCCO Crane Operator Certification Training

Inspects, cleans, and maintains booster and reservoir stations.

Repairs pumps, pulls, and replaces pumps at booster stations or treatment plants.

Wires electrical panels; maintains panels in working condition by checking caps, breakers, transformers, generators, fuses, wiring, overloads, starters, etc. 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Some knowledge of concepts and application of utility systems; some knowledge of tools and equipment used in the utility field; some knowledge of following City policies and procedures guidelines; some knowledge of safety practices in the performance of utility operation activities and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment. 

Ability to complete data collection forms and daily log books entries; ability to identify and diagnose operational problems, and recommend alterations, adjustments, and procedural changes to correct problems and maintain system stability; ability to perform a confined space entry; ability to use operator and other assigned equipment, motor vehicles, machinery, and tools; ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs; ability to carry out oral and written instructions; ability to work under adverse conditions; ability to detect by inspection worn or broken parts; ability to read and interpret blueprints of utility systems, service orders, and maintenance manuals; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, supervisors, vendors, and the general public.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.  

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Lake Havasu City complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Department of Transportation Drug Testing Program. Drug and alcohol testing is conducted under the authority of City policy and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Appointment is subject to a successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after an offer of employment has been made.