Job Description
Position Description
There are multiple positions, with rotating shifts (working hours consisting of either 7:00am - 3:00pm or 3:00pm - 11:00pm) and days to include weekends and occasional on-call shifts, in the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department.
Salary Grade: 35
Performs routine cleaning, repair, inspection, vector control, disinfection and maintenance of sanitary sewage conveyance systems (gravity and pressure).
An assessment may be administered.
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Operates specialized equipment, machines and vehicles such as pressure cleaners, sprayers, television inspection equipment, vacuum, balling and rodding machines;
Performs preventive maintenance and repair of sewer lines, cleanouts, manhole structures and covers and wastewater pumping system facilities;
Locates and removes blockages in sewer lines and manholes;
Clears the area around manhole covers and physically adjusts the structure and/or cover assembly;
Performs routine operational checkouts on wastewater pumping systems;
Applies and properly disposes of pesticides, disinfectants and oxidizing agents encountered in duties;
Performs operator-level servicing, adjustment and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, assigned vehicles and machinery;
Complies with all operational safety regulations by maintaining and using safety and personal protective equipment;
Stores, handles, applies and disposes of hazardous materials generated by work assignments as instructed in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS);
Establishes and maintains appropriate worksite traffic control/warning devices and measures;
Assists other Utility Maintenance Workers in flow/atmospheric monitoring and television inspection of systems by placing and retrieving monitoring/inspection devices and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- operation of specialized maintenance equipment and machines;
- occupational hazards and safety procedures;
- worksite traffic control/safety procedures;
- application and disposal of pesticides, disinfecting and oxidizing agents;
- mechanical principles and the use of hand tools;
- operating principles of wastewater pumping systems;
- operating principles of sewer inspection equipment.
Skill in:
- identifying and reporting hazardous conditions;
- following verbal and written instructions;
- applying and properly disposing of pesticides and oxidizing agents;
- operating specialized equipment and machines used in sewer maintenance and inspection;
- performing operator-level servicing, maintenance and adjustment of equipment, machinery and assigned vehicles;
- implementing traffic and other operational safety procedures;
- maintaining and safely using individual safety and protective equipment;
- using hand tools and making minor mechanical repairs;
- reading and interpreting technical data, maps and plans;
- assisting in the operation of wastewater pumping systems.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalency and six months of experience performing maintenance work in general construction or in an industrial setting.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/score against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Licenses and Certificates: All positions require possession of a valid Grade 1 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection certification upon completion of initial or promotional probation. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Candidate must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL w/ tanker endorsement) within 6 months of initial employment date.
Special Notice Items: Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, asbestos or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Post Job offer physical required. All positions require the ability to lift up to 100 pounds for brief periods. All positions require the ability to enter and work in confined spaces, which may require the proper wearing of individual safety and protective equipment.