Utility Maintenance Worker I - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima County's Regional Wastewater Reclamation Conveyance Division operates and maintains one of the nation's largest sewer systems, covering 3500 miles of pipes, over 78,000 manhole structures, 22 pump stations, and 28 odor control facilities. The department provides training and certification for personnel in operating CDL licensed vehicles, Department of Environmental Quality certifications, and various safety and OSHA training and certifications. As a Utility Maintenance Worker I, daily responsibilities include the routine cleaning, repair, inspection, vector control, disinfection, and maintenance of sanitary sewage conveyance systems (both gravity and pressure).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency
Six months of experience performing maintenance work in general construction or in an industrial setting.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds for brief periods.
Ability to enter and work in confined spaces, which may require the proper wearing of individual safety and protective equipment.
Must obtain ADEQ Collection System Grade 1 Certification before the end of one (1) year probationary period.
Must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL w/ tanker endorsement) within six (6) months of initial employment date.
All positions require possession of a valid Grade 1 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection certification upon completion of initial or promotional probation.
All positions require a valid Class B Arizona commercial driver license (CDL), with appropriate endorsements upon completion of initial or promotional probation.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

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.