WRF Technician Trainee - IV

City of Elko • 1751 College Ave. Elko, NV

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, incumbent performs semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment facility, known as the City of Elko Water Reclamation Plant (WRF). Reports to the Plant Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and/or any other treatment plant operators that have been assigned the responsibility to mentor, coach, or train the employee in this classification. This is the entry-level position at the Water Reclamation Facility. Incumbent receives supervision and is able to work unsupervised in the operation and care of machinery and mechanical devices, electrical equipment, buildings and grounds within the WRF. Operator IV - This is the journey level position within the WRF Operator series. Incumbent receives minimal supervision and is able to work unsupervised in the operation and care of machinery and mechanical devices, electrical equipment, buildings and grounds within the WRF. Employees in this class are fully competent to independently perform the full range of duties. Incumbent may, in the absence of the Water Reclamation Superintendent, perform the duties and maintain the responsibilities of the Water Reclamation Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent educational experience
• Must possess willingness and ability to follow instructions
• Must be able to work any shift required, overtime, call outs, holidays, etc. to ensure proper operation of the facility
• Ability to carry the “On Call” emergency cellular, and respond and correct situations in a timely manner
• Ability to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the job (e.g.- respirators, fall protection systems, hearing and eye protection, etc.)
• Ability and commitment to follow the City’s safety policy
• Experience in supervising employees and must possess strong communication skills (for Operator IV)
• Must hold current State of Nevada Wastewater Treatment Operator permit- Class IV (for Operator IV)
• Must possess valid State of Nevada CDL class B driver license with tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date (for Operator IV)

Nice To Haves

• Experience at wastewater plants or related work experience preferred, including experience with maintenance, equipment repair, trouble shooting, performing simple laboratory tests, and operation of wastewater treatment processes

Responsibilities

• Monitors, inspects, adjusts, records and reports on all process equipment or processes within the WRF system
• Checks, lubricates, maintains, and makes repairs and adjustments to pumps, motors, sludge heaters, mechanical equipment, blowers, and other related equipment within the facility
• Takes both routine and non-routine samples as necessary throughout the plant for laboratory analysis
• Performs a variety of tasks including plumbing, electrical and carpentry, general custodial, maintenance work, and other related work as may be required for proper plant operation
• Draws off and transfers digester sludge, maintain bar screens, removes grit and screenings to disposal areas
• Maintains electrical generators, waste gas burner, pumps and motors
• Operates a five (5) yard dump truck
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and semiannual maintenance as scheduled or required

What This Job Offers

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