WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN I/II

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

Definition & Essential Functions

Under general supervision from the Wastewater Supervisor, performs a variety of specialized, skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the City’s wastewater treatment facility, sewer collection system, and water treatment/distribution facility.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Tasks

Continually responsible for safe operation of equipment and proper work methods that are directly related to the safety of co-workers, and the general public.

Provides construction plan review and technical assistance to both internal and external customers.

Provides assistance in technical specification writing and preparing detailed scope of work submittals.

Provides work direction to other Section employees on a project basis, as assigned.

This position will be required to provide stand-by and emergency maintenance for the Section on an as-needed basis.

Works with other division technicians to provide optimal operating conditions to meet or exceed ADEQ permit requirements.

Maintains and reviews operational and laboratory data to provide recommendations to the Supervisor for maintaining optimal operations conditions to meet or exceed ADEQ permit requirements.

Provides training and work instruction under direction of Supervisor or in Supervisor absence.

Assists with preparation of reports, budgets, and provides input and feedback to team and Supervisor for decision-making.

Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics

Knowledge of:
City procurement procedures.
Basic principles of biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
Water/wastewater testing techniques.
Underground utilities and construction techniques.
OSHA underground/confined space standards.
OSHA safe workplace safety procedures.
Computer systems and building and maintaining a database.
Computer system management tools to include queries.
Testing parameters set by ADEQ in the operation of City water and wastewater facilities.

Skill in:
Performing maintenance and repair work in sewer system/water system maintenance.
Leading and reviewing the work of maintenance staff in sewer system/water system maintenance.
Reading and interpreting blueprints.
Using hand tools.
Performing pH and dissolved oxygen tests.
Operating vehicles and mechanical equipment.
Following oral and written instructions.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
Reading, recording, and interpreting gauges and recording devices.
Reading blueprints, sketches, and drawings.

Able to lift heavy objects and perform strenuous work.

Qualifications

Wastewater Technician I:

High School Graduate or GED required.

Three (3) years experience in water, wastewater, collections, distribution or related industrial field systems operations.

Commercial Driver’s License, Class B minimum.

Must have level I in all following categories AND Level II in either Wastewater OR Collections applicable to assignment:

ADEQ Water Treatment Operator Certificate

ADEQ Water Distribution Operator Certificate

ADEQ Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate

ADEQ Wastewater Collection Operator Certificate

Require one of the following certifications:

• PACP/LACP/MACP Certification (Pipeline, lateral, manhole)
• Backflow Prevention
• Pesticide Applicator, w/ aquatics endorsement
• Electrical training for Non-electricians
• Or any other industrial certification pre-approved by Public Works

An employee at the Technician I level shall not be reclassified to the Technician II level until the minimum requirements for Technician II as outlined below are met. For continued employment, the Technician II level must be obtained within 24 months. It is the employee’s responsibility to obtain the training necessary to meet the requirements of the Technician II level within the allotted time.

• PACP/LACP/MACP Certification through NASSCO (Pipeline, lateral, manhole)- 24 hr
• AZ Dept Agriculture Pesticide Applicator, w/ aquatics endorsement- 18 hrs
• NFPA 70 E ARC Flash and energized work certification
• Or any other industrial certification pre-approved by Public Works

Additional Information:

The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.

The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.

The City of Sierra Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Medical Insurance City pays 100% of the health plan premium for employees.

Dental Insurance City pays 100% of the dental plan premium for employees.

Short-Term Disability City pays 100% of the short-term disability plan premium for employees.

Life Insurance City provides $50,000 in term life insurance with up to $250,000 in additional insurance available for purchase by the employee.

Other Benefits City offers vision insurance, AFLAC, Legal Shield, education assistance, and health club membership discount.

Retirement City of Sierra Vista participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); a defined benefit plan. Mandatory employee contribution rate is currently 12.41%.

Police and Fire personnel participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mandatory employee contribution rate range is currently 7.65% - 11.65% depending on eligible tier with PSPRS.

All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan.

Vacation Employees earn twelve vacation days per year, available for use after six months, with increases to accrual rates in five-year service increments.

Additional Time Off/Sick Leave Employees earn twelve paid sick days per year for use after one month.

Holidays Employees are provided twelve paid holidays per year.