CDL A Jobs near Tempe AZ

Qualifications

UTILITY SERVICES TECHNICIAN I / II / III

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

Revised 06/12/2025 - changes to pay grade/salary, paid leave and ASRS contribution rate are effective July 1, 2025.

Note: Job titles will change to Utility Services Technician, Senior Utility Services Technician and Principal Utility Services Technician on July 1, 2025.

Pay Grades: 104, 106 and 108

Hourly Salary Range:

Utility Services Technician I - $21.00 - $30.96

Utility Services Technician II - $23.17 - $34.18

Utility Services Technician III - $25.52 - $37.64

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range.

This position is part of a flexible classification. Qualified candidates may be hired at either level based on their experience, education and training as determined by the hiring authority.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Water Utilities

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

5:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (9/80 schedule)

Job Number:

RC#902127

DESCRIPTION

The purpose 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.

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.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education

All levels

Requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalency.

Certifications, Licenses, and/or 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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