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WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING A COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR TRAINEE OR A GRADE 1 OR 2 ADEQ CERTIFIED COLLECTION OPERATOR TO JOIN OUR TEAM

The Collection System Department is committed to safety, personnel development, and job satisfaction.

Begin a rewarding career in public service with the Fountain Hills Sanitary District. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Collection System Operator. This is a full-time career opportunity with competitve wages, outstanding benefits and a supportive work environment. Starting pay is $22.55 per hour for a Collection System Operator Trainee. The pay range for a Certified Grade 1 or 2 Collection System Operator starts at $24.56 – $28.72 an hour depending upon level of certification. Higher pay steps available for those with direct experience. We offer a great work culture with future advancement potential, AZ State Retirement (pension plan), retirement savings plans, full medical benefits, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid vacation time, and a 4-day work week.

We are seeking a reliable, career-driven individual who is mechanically inclined or with construction experience to join our team.  This position will provide training to learn the operations, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the District’s sewer collection, pump station, and recycled water distribution systems and their components.

Applicant must possess an AZ driver’s license, and a clean driving record.  A pre-employment drug test and background check are required. The applicant must be able to obtain within twelve months of hire, a Wastewater Collection Operator Certification issued by the ADEQ and a Commercial Driver’s License.

The full job description and requirements are listed below.

📌Important: Applicants must complete the official FHSD application to be considered. Application can be downloaded and submitted above.

Fountain Hills Sanitary District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

PROJECT MANAGER ENGINEER

The Fountain Hills Sanitary District is looking for a Project Manager Engineer to assist with managing and administering the District’s system and facility improvement projects.  The position will administer and oversee the design and construction of projects that extend, replace, or improve the District’s collection system infrastructure, wastewater treatment plants, and reclaimed water storage wells and distribution systems.  The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, exercises sound judgment and has a knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements affecting the planning, design, construction, and operation of a sanitary district/wastewater utility.

The District offers a great work culture, competitive salaries and benefits, including generous health plans, Arizona State Retirement System, paid sick leave, vacation leave, and 100 hours of paid holidays per year. The hiring range for this position is $95,000 to $125,000, depending upon direct relatable experience and level of responsibility. The position is scheduled for full-time, but maybe part-time if needed by the best-suited candidate. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona is required within 12 months of hire. The applicant must possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. A pre-employment drug screening and background check are required.

The full job description and requirements can be located below under Project Manager Engineer.  The completed application and resume can be downloaded and submitted above.

Fountain Hills Sanitary District is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination as to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.