Utilities Technician in Training

MUSKINGUM WATERSHED CONSERVANCY DISTRICT•Mineral City, OH

51d•$23 - $28

About The Position

Maintains, repairs and operates, when necessary, drinking water supply systems and wastewater treatment systems. Collects samples from water treatment systems, water wells, and wastewater treatment systems and transports them for testing.

Requirements

Completion of high school (12th school grade) or possession of a GED certificate and two (2) or more years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Ohio and must be insurable by MWCD fleet insurance.
Possession of OEPA Class I water and wastewater licenses are required for the Utilities Technician position.
The Utilities Technician in Training role requires someone that is either currently in the process of obtaining their OEPA Class I water or wastewater license or someone with relevant experience who is willing to obtain an OEPA Class I water and wastewater license.
The license must be obtained within a time frame determined prior to hire and pursuant to an MWCD Utilities Technician in Training Employment Agreement.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains water and wastewater treatment systems and related equipment such as lift stations
Operates and maintains distribution and collection systems
Collects and monitors water samples from water wells, surface water treatment plants, wastewater treatment systems and other sources as required by law and MWCD rules and regulations
Assists in the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment for water and wastewater systems, and repair of lift stations
May operate drinking water and wastewater treatment systems as needed
Ensures all work is completed in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state and federal codes and guidelines, follows applicable safety rules and regulations
Performs daily site visits, plant logs and bench sheets
Repairs and installs pumps, motors or other equipment as needed
Repairs sewage force mains
Tests and prepares backflow prevention devices
Troubleshoots lift station panels
Maintains required licensures and certification, if any
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned
Attends meetings, as directed
Attends training and seminars, as directed