Lead Wastewater Operator III-IV

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

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About The Position

About Santo Domingo: For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves. About Our Work Environment: Our work environment has: Friendly staff Supportive work environment Flexibility And is community service driven We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance. Summary of Position: The incumbent's primary duty will be to oversee existing sewer infrastructure including force main, lift station, evaporative lagoons, and irrigation leach field to ensure effluent is treated and disposed of in compliance with all Tribal, State, and Federal requirements. This will be concurrent with the ongoing development of a new wastewater treatment facility. The incumbent's responsibility will also be to review and provide feedback on an array of technical documents, profile plans, and design plans that will aid in the development of the new wastewater treatment facility prior to and during construction. Once the newly constructed wastewater treatment facility is fully operational, incumbent's duties will include inspecting, repairing, operating, and maintaining various wastewater treatment facility equipment and laboratory devices to ensure the new facility operates at its expected capacity. As a Lead for the division (Wastewater Level 3 or IV) will provide guidance and work allocation to assigned wastewater operators with the ability to demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties and wastewater treatment facility operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• New Mexico Environment Department Wastewater System Certification Level III or IV
• 1-6 years of experience in the Water and Wastewater industry.
• 2 years minimum of experience as a Lead Operator.
• Ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to review and understand lab requirements and computer equipment.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50-100) pounds on a regular basis and sustain prolonged walking and standing.
• Must be able to make visual and audio inspections of field equipment and facilities.
• Must be able to work extended work hours, weekends, evenings, holidays, or "on call".
• Must be familiar with all safety protocols required in conducting the duties above.
• Must be able to successfully pass an alcohol/drug test and background check.
• Must have a valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee existing sewer infrastructure including force main, lift station, evaporative lagoons, and irrigation leach field to ensure effluent is treated and disposed of in compliance with all Tribal, State, and Federal requirements.
• Review and provide feedback on an array of technical documents, profile plans, and design plans that will aid in the development of the new wastewater treatment facility prior to and during construction.
• Inspect, repair, operating, and maintaining various wastewater treatment facility equipment and laboratory devices to ensure the new facility operates at its expected capacity.
• Provide guidance and work allocation to assigned wastewater operators with the ability to demonstrate a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties and wastewater treatment facility operations.

Benefits

• generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year.
• Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision.
• Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED