Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainee (Industrial Mechanic)

Arlington County Government•Arlington, VA

10h•$47,029 - $100,880•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking skilled mechanics and maintenance professionals to join the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) as Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainees (WMT) through a paid apprenticeship program. The WPCP is a state-of-the-art, highly automated advanced wastewater treatment facility capable of treating more than 40 million gallons of wastewater per day. Selected candidates will participate in a structured four-year job training/work apprenticeship program, which offers a career path from Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainee to the highest-level Wastewater Maintenance Technician at full performance. The apprenticeship program includes extensive County-paid technical courses and training using the TPC training system, a structural and pipe welding certification and CDL License, defined expectations of accomplishment at each level or subject to separation from training, and a compensation plan based upon the achievement of new skills through comprehensive testing, certification, and demonstrated application of skills.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with engines, pumps, valves, hydraulics, or industrial equipment.
Thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions.

Responsibilities

Participate in a structured four-year job training/work apprenticeship program.
Complete extensive County-paid technical courses and training using the TPC training system.
Obtain a structural and pipe welding certification and CDL License.
Meet defined expectations of accomplishment at each level of the program.
Achieve new skills through comprehensive testing, certification, and demonstrated application of skills.