Wastewater Conveyance System Monitor I

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

11d•$24 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking a talented candidate to assist in our Odor Abatement team. This role involves operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting within wastewater conveyance systems. Typical work assignments include management of complex odor control sites, equipment, and instruments, including monitoring and maintaining control systems used around the conveyance system. The goal of the Odor Team is to keep the community’s conveyance sewer system safe, reliable, and consistently odor-free.

Requirements

Completion of three college-level classes from an accredited college, university or trade school in physical or environmental science AND six months of experience in environmental technology or other relevant experience as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
One year of experience in the maintenance and/or operation of sanitary sewage infrastructure or similar industrial facilities and equipment.
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 applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Some positions require a valid Arizona commercial driver license (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, as identified by the department head.
CCTV position must obtain NAASCO pipeline, manhole, and lateral inspection certifications within the probation period.
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.
This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two (2) years experience working with meters, sensors, or similar electrical equipment in a field setting.
Minimum two (2) years experience operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting small equipment including pumps and motors.
Minimum one (1) year experience utilizing specialized computer software used for maintenance tracking and repairs.

Responsibilities

Installs, operates and maintains the flow monitoring, CCTV, and odor control equipment in the wastewater conveyance systems.
Inspects, collects and documents data relative to the quantity of odor levels, flow, type and condition of pipeline, obstructions, meter operation and other pertinent information.
Sets up and operates traffic control devices to facilitate the safe entry of manholes to install, operate, collect, adjust or service metering equipment.
Answers inquiries and provides information to the public regarding sanitary sewerage systems functions and conditions.
Participates in the selection of wastewater monitoring locations for reliable sample collection, flow metering, CCTV inspections and assessments, and testing odor levels.
Coordinates activities with Conveyance, Industrial Wastewater Control and Treatment Plants to minimize/avoid service disruption in compliance with state and federal permit regulations.
Participates in performing special surveys to collect data required for determining stormwater inflow, for setting rates and for use in planning and engineering.
Participates with the department in the development of improved or new techniques and procedures for measuring wastewater flow and/or odor levels.
Maintains, monitors, disassembles, cleans, reassembles, installs and tests equipment and makes necessary adjustments and/or minor repairs.
Maintains and operates assigned County equipment and vehicle.
Creates and maintains automated file systems for documenting collected data and producing reports.
Assists in the training of personnel in the procedures and techniques required for metering the sanitary sewage flow, performing CCTV inspections and assessments, and controlling odors in the conveyance systems.