Water Supervisor (Utilities)

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Position Description
The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Water Treatment Utilities Supervisor. The Water Treatment Utilities Supervisors are responsible for overseeing and supervising the Water treatment facility operations assigned to the liquid and/or solids stream, or collection system. As a first line working supervisor, this position, provides guidance and direction to assigned operators in the daily operation of the treatment plant. Duties include, but not limited to: Participating in technical water/wastewater system work; Writing technical specifications and monitoring capital and non-capital requisitions; Monitoring contracts and reviewing engineering plans; Coordinating safety and other staff training; Ensuring the quality of water/flow meter readings, field instruments and performing field inspections; Ensuring the calibration and standards of the process laboratory instruments are maintained; Overseeing the operation of water/wastewater treatment plant process, equipment and facilities; Peer reviewing analytical data and permit reports, Preparing operating plans; Writing SOPs; Reviewing productivity of operators and initiating efficiencies; Coordinating large projects; Developing and administering training programs; and, Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED by an accredited institution, supplemented by college and/or technical coursework and five (5) years of progressively responsible water/wastewater experience in the public or private sector; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Applicants must possess and maintain a Valid Grade 3 or 4 Arizona Water Treatment Operator, and/or Water Collections Operator Certification, as applicable. Valid Arizona Class D Driver License required.

Additional Information

Position requires: Working in mechanical, biological, chemicals, and respiratory hazards; Working in noise and vibration environments; Performing manual labor which includes seasonal extreme temperatures; Working weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, overtime and emergency call-outs as needed; Require staying past the end of a scheduled shift or coming in early to cover a shift and may require staying past scheduled shift as needed; May require working alone as a solo operator on a shift; May require working in confined spaces; Use of SCBA and other personal protective equipment; and, be available by phone and responsive to the staff, both on and off duty.

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Physical Demands

Positions in this class typically require: sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouch-ing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, handling, bending, twisting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium: Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, blood and other bodily fluids, and extreme temperatures.

Closing Date: Open until filled Hiring Salary: $39.91 - $47.16 Hourly D.O.E.

Full salary range for position: $39.91 - $55.88 Hourly

Applications reviewed weekly, with first review February 26, 2026.

Additional Application Information

It is important that your application shows all relevant work experience and education. Work experience must be noted on the application. Applicants may be rejected if not fully complete. Your resume may not be substituted as an application.

Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation, if needed, by contacting Employee Resources at 623-936-7111.