Date: Feb 2, 2026
Location: Kingman, AZ, US
Company: NW Natural
System Technician 1
Non-Union Position
WTR-System Maintenance Staff-Kingman; Kingman, Arizona
Regular FT, Non-Exempt
Posting # 5464
About Us:
NW Natural Water owns and operates water and wastewater utilities in communities throughout Texas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Since 2018, we have acquired more than 30 utilities and today serve more than 190,000 people via 76,000 connections.
Our parent company, NW Natural Holding Company (NYSE: NWN) (NW Natural Holdings), is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and has been doing business for over 165 years. The company operates through NW Natural Gas Company (NW Natural), SiEnergy Operating (SiEnergy), NW Natural Water Company (NW Natural Water), NW Natural Renewables Holdings (NW Natural Renewables), and other business interests, serving a combined population of over 2.6 million people.
NW Natural Holdings' Texas operations are some of the fastest growing utilities in the nation, where our focus is on supporting developers by providing essential services to new communities. Our highly driven out-of-the-box thinkers are motivated to meet developer/builder timelines and requirements and pride themselves on partnerships with the developers, builders, and communities we serve.
Note:
This position may require working rotating shifts, rotating on-call schedules, including weekends and holidays.
The Role:
This position may require working rotating shifts, rotating on-call schedules, including weekends and holidays.
Day to Day:
- Maintains, repairs, replaces and adds to the water distribution and transmission system pipes, valves, hydrants, laterals and various other appurtenances.
- Changes out meters and performs routine valve and hydrant maintenance.
- Operates a backhoe or other equipment to excavate damaged water and sewer lines if required.
- Performs water main shutdowns and notifies affected customers when water outages are necessary to perform system work.
- Performs water line repair tapping and valve installation; tests water lines and refills trenches; repairs streets and sidewalks damaged during excavation.
- Restores excavated landscaped areas to prior existing conditions.
- Observes and monitors data to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.
- Complies with all OSHA safety standards including Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Shoring, and Traffic Barricade set up.
- Communicates with citizens, contractors, and staff members in a professional and cordial manner.
- Responds to public inquiries and investigates public complaints associated with the water Distribution system.
- Performs routine tasks with hand tools, (shovels, rakes, wrenches, trowels, etc.).
- Performs light maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Works on emergency repairs and service calls, on call, rotating schedule includes weekends
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Come on your first day with:
- Using and maintaining tools and equipment to perform maintenance and repair work.
- Determine processing requirements; sample the influent and effluent at various stages of processing and identify problems and ensure proper and efficient operation of the treatment plant.
- Making routine operating adjustments and repairs to equipment.
- Following safe work practices, and verbal and written instructions.
- Inspecting and monitoring machinery and equipment to verify compliance with prescribed operating conditions and safety standards,
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Trustworthy; strong personal integrity
- Demonstrates strong level of accountability and ownership
- Collaborative/Team oriented
- Exhibits professionalism with internal and external customers
- Organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
- High degree of initiative; self-starter
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed on location at Utility water plants with moderate physical requirements, and strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to fifty pounds; may be exposed to safety hazards including extreme weather conditions i.e. excessive heat and cold, dangerous gases, dangerous chemicals, biological hazards, confined spaces and dangerous tools and equipment.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's license is required. Must possess a Grade I Operator Certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water within one year of hire.
What we offer:
Health & Wellness –
- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
- Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Work Life Balance -
- Start at 20 Vacation Days
- 80 Hours of Sick Time
- 13 paid holidays
- 3 weeks paid parental leave
Financial -
- Competitive 401K company contribution and match
- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
Base salary range: This position offers a starting hourly rate of $20.07 (annualized to $41,745), with the potential for higher compensation depending on qualifications.
Application Process: To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.
https://www.careers.nwnatural.com/nwnaturalwater
Deadline: 3/2/26
Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural Water participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
All applications must be submitted through NW Natural Water’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
NW Natural Water does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural Water valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural Water HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural Water. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural Water as a result of the referral or through other means.