GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, performs routine semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repairs and operations of wastewater treatment plants, water production sites; water distribution lines, reclaim distribution lines, lift stations, collections systems and storm drains.

 The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

 

• Samples/monitors water and wastewater using specialized equipment.
• Operates, maintains, monitors and adjusts a variety of equipment, including pumps, motors, gauges, meters, aerators, blowers, chlorinators, chemical feeds, sludge equipment and the SCADA system to ensure treated water meets City, County and State quality standards.
• Performs daily facility inspections by visually checking, equipment, machinery, chemical levels and related systems to ensure proper operation and to detect equipment failures, potential leaks or other problems.
• Operates wastewater treatment and sludge processing disposal equipment.
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance and manual labor; duties will vary according to job assignment.
• Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs routine wastewater or water line repairs and maintenance; plumbing work; installs and repairs water and sewer lines.
• Collects and delivers water and wastewater samples to laboratory.
• Completes required daily documentation, logs and reports.
• Picks up and delivers materials as directed.
• Must be available for emergency, on-call rotation.
• Performs field test for physical or chemical parameters
• Performs daily entry and record keeping
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

 Knowledge of: 

• City policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of water and wastewater operations.
• Equipment maintenance and repair methods and materials.
• Safety standards and practices. 
• Traffic laws and rules involved in vehicle and equipment operation.
• Principles of basic documentation and record keeping.

Skill in: 

• Safe and efficient operation of trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting maps, technical specifications and operations manuals for vehicles and equipment.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

 
Ability to: 

• Create and maintain accurate information.
• Observe, compare and monitor data to determine compliance with prescribed operating, regulatory or safety standards.
• Enter data or information using a terminal, PC or other keyboard device.
• Learn new computer applications.
• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
• Perceive the full range of the color spectrum
• Work outside on uneven surfaces in extreme temperatures. 

 Special Requirements: Grade II Certification, from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in one or more of the following disciplines: Water Distribution, Water/Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection. Grade III Wastewater Collection Certification is preferred. After-hours, shift, weekends and on-call work may be required. This position requires employees to be on-call on a rotating basis. On-call employees must be available to respond to the job-site within one (1) hour from the time they receive the call. Possession of a valid Arizona Driver’s License is required. Possession of a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one in 6 months may be required.
Physical Demands / Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors, in inclement weather and in public facilities.
Reports To: Water Resources Supervisor, or other supervisory staff
Supervision Exercised: None
FLSA Status:  Non-exempt