Conveyance Trainer - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation is seeking a trainer for its Conveyance Division gravity section. The position develops, teaches, and evaluates Utility Maintenance Workers at all levels in industry-specific requirements. The role also leads and trains crews performing the inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sewage conveyance and pumping systems. A valid Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements and an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 3 Wastewater Collection certification are required at appointment.

Requirements

Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, construction, or repair of sewage or wastewater conveyance systems, including two years of sewer maintenance; 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.
A valid driver’s license at application and a valid Arizona driver’s license by appointment, subject to the stated licensing requirements.
A valid Arizona commercial driver’s license, Class B with appropriate endorsements, at appointment; the posting also specifies a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
A valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Grade 3 Wastewater Collection certification at appointment.
Ability to meet applicable physical requirements for CDL positions, including drug 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, using required safety and protective equipment.
Ability to perform tasks involving bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping, and grasping.
Ability to hear in noisy areas, over a radio, and equipment alarms; speak in person, on the phone, and over a radio; and operate a motor vehicle and forklift or powered industrial equipment, distinguish colors, and have depth perception and peripheral vision.

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.
ADEQ Collection System Grade 3 Certification.
At least two years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or a specialized Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including Infor IPS or Maximo.

Responsibilities

Assign tasks to crewmembers.
Train others in maintenance and inspection techniques.
Lead, direct, and train Utility Maintenance Workers in inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining sewage conveyance and pumping systems.
Locate and remove blockages in sewer lines and manholes.
Perform operator-level servicing, adjustment, and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, vehicles, and machinery.
Maintain and use safety and personal protective equipment, implement safety training, and ensure compliance with operational safety regulations.
Establish and maintain worksite traffic control and warning devices and measures.
Install, adjust, and service flow and atmospheric sampling and metering equipment, ensuring proper operation.
Operate and perform operator-level servicing of pressure cleaners, sprayers, vacuum machines, pumping equipment, and other specialized equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on sewer lines, cleanouts, manhole structures, and wastewater pumping systems, including rebuilding pumps and valves.
Ensure hazardous materials, pesticides, disinfectants, and oxidizing agents are handled and disposed of properly in accordance with safety guidelines.
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.