Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.
The Water Systems Operator Senior performs daily monitoring and control of staffed and non-staffed water works facilities through the operation of a central computerized system, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Duties include monitoring drinking water storage and flow at the City's surface water treatment plants and remote water facilities to determine water production and pumping needs; interacting with supervisors regarding current water demands to determine daily plant production requirements; communicating with outside agencies; and monitoring operational set points and alarm levels.
This position requires working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings. Shift work will be assigned on a rotational basis.
Position Location: 24th Street Water Treatment Plant, Administrative Building (6202 N. 24th Street in Phoenix, Arizona).
Knowledge of the City of Phoenix water distribution system and remote facilities.
Ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Phoenix, USA
Recruitment September 29, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.
If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.
Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.
Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix .
Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939 . You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .
Water Systems Operator Senior, JC:50790, ID#62953, 09/15/2026, USM, RG, Benefits:003
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
City of Phoenix is a municipal government serving residents with public safety, infrastructure, utilities, transportation, and services.
Visit company websiteJobs and hiring trendsUSD 30.92-47.95 hourly / hour
Full-time
Senior · 3+ years experience
Onsite
Apply faster on company sites with our extension.