Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Technician II

Pima County, AZ•Tucson, AZ

63d•$24 - $33

About The Position

This position is located in the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD). In this role as an Operations and Maintenance Technician II, you are responsible for safely operating and monitoring selected equipment involved in the treatment, processing, and resource reclamation of wastewater and biosolids. You will ensure the continuity of wastewater treatment operations by performing preventive maintenance and adjustments to equipment and systems, including pumps, motors, blowers, chemical feed equipment, sludge equipment, and basic laboratory equipment. Additional responsibilities of this position include collecting and analyzing wastewater samples and recording data relating to the operation and maintenance of equipment and treatment processes. 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/Treatment Management.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency
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
All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience performing preventative maintenance in 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 experience 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