Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Technician II

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

7d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is recruiting for a Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Technician II (O&M Tech II). We are proud to be an award-winning, industry leader in the sustainable recovery of water, biosolids, nutrients, and methane gas. If you have experience in the wastewater industry and are looking to join a dynamic team that has an essential impact on your local community, we invite you to apply. Work assignments, shifts, and locations will vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the incumbent by the supervisor and/or treatment management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency
• A valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 2 (or higher) Wastewater Treatment System Operator certification
• At least 2 years of experience in the operation of a wastewater/water facility or related industry/facility with at least 1 year as an operator at a Grade 3 or 4 wastewater facility (Section R18-5-114)
• 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
• All positions require a minimum of a valid ADEQ Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification
• If an applicant has an equivalent certification from another state, certification through reciprocity with ADEQ must be obtained within 3 months of hire or promotion
• 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
• All positions require sufficient body flexibility, mobility, stamina, and balance to allow for standing, walking, sitting, grasping, and manipulation of work objects, frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs and ladders
• All positions require regular or occasional crawling, kneeling, squatting, lifting/carrying objects up to fifty pounds, pushing and pulling of objects up to seventy-five pounds, and the ability to properly don and doff fall protection to enter and work in confined spaces
• Corrected or sufficient vision; the ability to see, read and interpret written information, manuals, gauges, etc., including distinguishing various colors
• Corrected or sufficient hearing; the ability to hear and comprehend voice communications in-person, over a radio, and phone, and to hear operating equipment
• Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• All positions require the operation of machinery, powered industrial equipment, and motor vehicles
• All positions require outdoor work, including during inclement and hot weather, and exposure to waterborne pathogens/agents, hazardous materials and gases, water hazards and wet/slippery surfaces, odors, fumes, humidity, dirt, dust, traffic hazards, venomous pests, uneven surfaces, and electric arc flash potential

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year experience performing preventative maintenance at a water/wastewater or similar process
• Additional ADEQ Certification/s (Collections/Water Treatment/Water Distribution)
• Minimum one (1) year experience with Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or comparable system control operation software
• Minimum one (1) year as an O&M Technician with Pima County Wastewater Reclamation Department

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and responsibilities of the 5804 - O&M Technician I
• Follows all safety procedures, including proper LOTO and confined space procedures
• Operates and monitors equipment and processes involved in the treatment and processing of wastewater and its byproducts, including solids, gas, service water, and side streams
• Collects and records data relating to the operations and maintenance of assigned equipment and systems
• Reports equipment & process data/information
• Interprets readings on metering/process control devices and test/analysis results, and adjusts equipment and machinery as necessary
• Evaluates, troubleshoots, and adjusts wastewater treatment and solids handling processes
• Initiates remedial or repair actions to assure system operations continuity
• Performs operator-level servicing, preventive maintenance, and adjustments to assigned equipment, facilities, and associated systems
• Assists in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of large, complex equipment and associated components
• Collects and analyzes wastewater samples in field and laboratory settings, reports results
• Ensures proper use, care, and calibration of standard laboratory equipment and reports lab supply status to Supervisors
• Performs basic housekeeping functions by cleaning and maintaining work areas, buildings, and grounds
• Assists in training O&M Technicians by providing leadership and training
• Prepares for and responds to hydraulic loading events and plant emergencies
• Uses intermediate/advanced operating principles of facility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and computerized maintenance management systems
• May be required to assist in performing some duties of O&M Supervisors, especially in preparation for Tech III

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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