Water Operator I (Production)

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix.  The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together.  Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a Water Operator I to work in the Water Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in joining a team-oriented atmosphere in the water production field.  The position will include operation and maintenance of the public water production system including system troubleshooting and repairs.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package:

Normal work hours: Monday - Friday / 7:00 am - 3:30 pm / on-call required

Expected Hiring Range: $20.65 - $25.30

Salary Range: $20.65 - $29.94

• placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and adjusts wellhead units, storage reservoirs and other water facilities, machinery and equipment including production pumps, electrical panels, chlorine units and instrumentation.
• Inspects and provides maintenance of electric motors, equipment ventilation, motor controls, valves and generators.
• Monitor disinfection systems and maintain and repair equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and servicing on water system equipment; packs, lubricates, cleans and paints pumping equipment and motors.
• Coordinate emergency repair of systems as needed.
• Performs various skilled and semi-skilled plumbing and electrical duties as required.
• Fabricates parts and equipment including mounts, brackets and shields; operates welding and cutting equipment.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, parts and equipment used in water service maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over six months of experience in the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems or closely related field.
• Must obtain ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification within 12 months of hire date. (Training will be provided)

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, a 50-pound lift test and respirator questionnaire.
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification
• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Certification
• Class A CDL

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at . Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements.  A first review date of applications will be conducted on 5/30/2025.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 5/29/2025.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

APPLICATION STATUS UPDATES

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

 11555 West Civic Center Drive

 Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

 ph (520) 382-1900  /  fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS

 Human Resources Staff Contact

Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 / nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.