Water Pollution Control Utility Worker (Grade 8/Step 6)

City of Huntsville • Huntsville, AL

76d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Huntsville’s Water Pollution Control department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Water Pollution Control Utility Worker positions. This is skilled work in the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and machinery used in the cleaning and general maintenance of sewers and treatment facilities. Work involves heavy manual work requiring considerable skill in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater collections system and treatment facilities. Work involves occasional truck driving as well as the operation of various machines and equipment.

Requirements

• A valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• WorkKeys Assessment minimum qualifications: Applied Math (minimum = 4), Graphic Literacy (Locating Information) (minimum = 4), Workplace Documents (Reading for information) (minimum = 3).
• A valid Commercial driver's license Class B with Tank endorsement (Utility Worker must complete learners permitting within three months of beginning the apprenticeship program and Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within nine months of beginning the apprenticeship program).
• Successful completion of the WPC Wastewater Worker Apprenticeship Program (within 18 months of the beginning of the apprenticeship program as a condition of employment).

Nice To Haves

• Some experience driving a single axle truck or tractor is desired.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and machinery used in the cleaning and general maintenance of sewers and treatment facilities.
• Construction, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater collections system and treatment facilities.
• Occasional truck driving.
• Operation of various machines and equipment.

What This Job Offers

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