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# Water Systems Operator Senior

- **Company:** City of Phoenix
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $64,314.0 - $99,736.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Data Logging
- **Published:** September 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e236eaf263c641e3

## About the Role

* Knowledge of the City of Phoenix water distribution system and remote facilities.
 * Ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds., * Three years of experience in the operation of a large public water system (serving 50,000 persons or more).
 + Including experience with multiple pressure zones, pumping stations, large water storage reservoirs, transmission mains, well operation, elevated water tanks, metering stations, remote chlorination equipment, and large diameter control valves.
 * Must possess a, Grade 3 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Distribution Certification at time of hire and obtain a Grade 4 Water Distribution Certification by the end of the probationary period., * All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
 * Thee positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
 * Highschool diploma or GED.
 * Related training for ADEQ certification maintenance.
 * Experience with data logging and excel spreadsheets.
 * Experience with water main maps, waternet, or related.
 * SCADA experience.

## Description

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.