EPCOR Careers

EPCOR is hiring a Maintenance Lead to oversee water and wastewater operations in its Central Division. You’ll manage maintenance projects, lead a skilled team, and ensure safety and quality across plant facilities. Ideal candidates bring at least five years of hands-on experience, ADEQ certifications, and strong leadership and technical skills. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in utility operations, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help keep essential services running smoothly.

What you’d be responsible for:

• Perform plant operations maintenance duties at Water and/or Wastewater plants, pumping stations and other water facilities in the Central Division operations.
• Lead projects through completion and demonstrate ability to resolve issues independently.
• Prioritize work assignments to determine personnel, equipment and materials required to complete projects.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings/plans, documents and OEM manuals.
• Schedule and maintain daily work order assignments including preventative maintenance programs for maintenance operators and electricians.
• Manage inventory of parts, supplies and materials required for maintenance operations.
• Monitor work quality and procedures to ensure adherence to EPCOR safety standards and procedures.
• Promote employee personal development by training team members in the maintenance of equipment in plant operations including safety procedures and preventative maintenance practices.

What’s required to be successful:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ADEQ Grade 3 certifications in Water Distribution and/or Water Treatment.
• Class A Arizona driver’s license (or able to get a class A within 1 year of hire) and a clean driving record.
• Additional higher level grade certifications in Water Distribution, Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collections are highly desirable.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ hands-on experience in Water or Wastewater operations with a focus on maintenance.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Detailed understanding of all aspects of maintenance associated with water production and water/wastewater treatment operations.
• Fabrication and pipe fitting/plumbing experience.
• Expertise in safety practices in the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment used in water and wastewater facilities.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills as well as strong communication skills.
• Solid time management and organization skills. 
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel required.
• Excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills.
• Some overnight travel required; less than 5%.
• Ability to lift greater than 25+ pounds frequently.

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.

EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.