Job Details

Water Operator I

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 distribution field. The position will include operation and maintenance of the public water distribution system including system troubleshooting and repairs.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Expected Hiring Range: $20.65/hour - $25.30/hour

Salary Range: $20.65/hour - $29.94/hour

Normal Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; on-call required

Examples of Duties

• Maintains, services, and repairs water distribution system components including water mains, ARV/PRV equipment, fire hydrants, valves, backflow preventer and water metering equipment.
• Review system maps and as built plans and perform assigned blue stakes.
• Assist in the installation of water distribution components including water mains, fire hydrants, meters, and valves.
• Respond to emergency repair of systems as needed.
• Performs various skilled and semi-skilled plumbing, fabrication, operating heavy equipment, and basic hand tools.
• Respond to customer service activities including meter reads, water audits, pressure concerns, and leak investigations.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies, parts, and equipment used in water service maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 a 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
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check
• Must pass a pre-employment physical which includes a 50-pound lift test and respirator questionnaire

Preferred Qualifications:

• ADEQ Water Distribution Certification I
• ADEQ Water Treatment Certification I

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 9/22/2025.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 9/21/2025.

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

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.