Conveyance Trainer - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

3d•$26 - $36

About The Position

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Conveyance Division is seeking a trainer for its gravity section. The position develops, teaches, and evaluates Utility Maintenance Workers of all levels in industry-specific requirements. It leads and trains crews in the inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sewage conveyance and pumping systems, and performs sewer maintenance, equipment operation and servicing, safety oversight, and related repair work. The position is classified as Utility Maintenance Worker III (Job Classification 5628), Salary Grade 10.

Requirements

Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, construction, or repair of sewage or wastewater conveyance systems, including two years of sewer maintenance experience; alternatively, one year of experience with Pima County as a Utility Maintenance Worker II. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Valid driver's license at the time of application and valid Arizona driver's license at appointment; the posting also specifies a valid Arizona Class D driver's license at application or before completion of initial/promotional probation.
Valid Grade 3 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection certification and valid Class B Arizona commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements at appointment. The posting states a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement is required.
Maintain the required CDL; positions requiring a CDL are subject to applicable state and federal physical requirements, drug testing, and alcohol testing.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds for brief periods and frequently lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Ability to enter and work in confined spaces, potentially while wearing required safety and protective equipment.
Ability to perform bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping, and grasping activities.
Ability to hear in noisy areas, over a radio, and equipment alarms; speak in person, on the phone, and over a radio.
Vision abilities including operating a motor vehicle, forklift, or powered industrial equipment; distinguishing colors; and having depth perception and peripheral vision.
Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment background screening and post-offer physical and/or drug screen.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of field experience operating and maintaining specialized sewer equipment or vehicles, including combo trucks and rodder trucks.
At least two years of experience as a lead employee or trainer within a wastewater conveyance system.
At least two years of direct experience and knowledge of safety standards or policies used in an occupational or industrial setting.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Collection System Grade 3 Certification.
At least two years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite or a specialized Computerized Maintenance Management System, including Infor IPS or Maximo.

Responsibilities

Assign tasks to crewmembers.
Train others in maintenance and inspection techniques.
Locate and remove blockages in sewer lines and manholes.
Perform operator-level servicing, adjustment, and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, assigned vehicles, and machinery.
Maintain and use safety and personal protective equipment, implement safety-training procedures, and ensure compliance with operational safety regulations.
Establish and maintain worksite traffic-control and warning devices and measures.
Lead, direct, and train Utility Maintenance Workers in inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining sewage conveyance and pumping systems.
Install, adjust, and service flow and atmospheric sampling and metering equipment, ensuring proper operation.
Operate and perform operator-level servicing of specialized equipment such as pressure cleaners, sprayers, vacuum machines, and pumping equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on sewer lines, cleanouts, manhole structures, and wastewater pumping systems, including pump and valve rebuilding.
Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, pesticides, disinfectants, and oxidizing agents in accordance with safety guidelines.
Enforce safety regulations and establish traffic-control measures to protect workers and the public.
Compile and submit activity reports to management and inform the public about repair and maintenance crew activities.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial wastewater pumps, pumping systems, power-generating engines, and compressors.
Perform welding, concrete, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, and electrical work as needed for equipment and structural repairs, including site mitigation or remediation following Sanitary Sewer Overflows.