Tribal Goverment Certified Water/Wastewater Technician

JOB PURPOSE: Performs responsible work to carry out the Pueblo of Pojoaque 
policies and procedures relating to a wide variety of programs and activities as 
directed by the Director of Tribal Works. This position performs tasks involving the 
tribal water distribution system and waste water. The position may operate a 
variety of hand and power tools and may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set 
braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and 
debris, and remove waste materials. The position may assist other craft workers. 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
• Installs water lines and sewer lines; disconnects service lines; installs and removes 
fire hydrants; installs and repairs valves. Maintains daily water chlorination 
residuals and equipment. 
• Maps and diagrams water locations; logs jobs completed. 
• Will be trained to operate specialized equipment, such as dump truck, backhoe, 
and front-end loader and bob cat. 
• Checks vehicles to insure proper and safe operation; performs routine 
maintenance and emergency repairs; reports mechanical problems to supervisor or 
lead worker. 
• Assists in general water meter maintenance activities such as installation, removal, 
and repair 
• Maintains a clean job site, picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site 
each day to eliminate potential hazards. 
• Performs materials handling and storage. 
• Loads and unloads trucks and hauls and hoists materials. 
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. 
• Assists in bringing problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or 
Supervisor. 
• Other duties as assigned 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES): 
• Working knowledge of proper water works plumbing methods and techniques; 
working knowledge of light and some heavy equipment operating principles, 
practices and procedures; working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions 
common to the tribal water department; working knowledge of minor equipment 
maintenance and repair functions 
• Skills in the operation of a variety of light and some heavy equipment as well as 
skills in operating a variety of hand tools 
• Team work oriented 
• Good verbal and written communication skills 
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, 
proportions, percentages, area, circumferences, and volume and to apply concepts 
of basic algebra and geometry 
• Basic computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics etc. 
• Results Driven 
• Stress Management/Composure 
• Diversity and Inclusion 
• Customer/Client Focus 
• Drug free at all times and subject to pre-employment and random screening. 
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific 
uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a 
part of the orientation process. 
REQUIREDEDUCATIONOR COMBINATIONOF EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE: 
• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related 
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Level 1 Water Certification 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to 
fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee 
is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. 
The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position 
regularly works near moving mechanical 
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:  
This Job description lists the major duties and responsibilities required of the 
employee. An employee may be asked to perform tasks other than those listed to 
meet business needs. 
• The ability to lift 50 pounds