Wastewater System Operator Apprentice

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!

Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County! Under close supervision, assists with performing a variety of skilled work tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of the City's Water & Wastewater Infrastructure and systems. As the Wastewater Apprentice, you will: Assist and operate specialized equipment, machines, and vehicles to install, clean, maintain, and repair water lines, fixtures, and equipment. Assist and install, adjust, and test flow, sampling, and metering equipment. Assist in monitor water wells, test water chlorine, and collect/record daily meter readings. Assist in maintenance and monitoring booster station, pump, chlorinator, generator, pressure tanks, and related equipment. Assist with collecting, label, and document water samples for laboratory testing and perform simple test on water. Assist with installing water meters and fire hydrants. Assist with the operation, maintenance and control of wastewater treatment plant including the operation of valves, gates, pumps and machinery. Assist with ensuring treatment plant operations are performed in accordance with quality standards, and safety regulations and procedures; and that they meet Local, State and Federal regulations pertaining to treatment of sanitary wastewater. Assist with sampling (Jar test) the influent and effluent at various stages of processing and identify problems and ensuring proper and efficient operation of the treatment plant. Assist with observing variations in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings, and reporting abnormalities to Supervisor/Chief Operator. Assist senior level operators and mechanics to resolve operational problems. Assist with conducting basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Assist with cleaning and maintaining plant work areas, tools and equipment and collect samples as instructed. Perform related duties as assigned.

Will possess knowledge of:

Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing water mains and related fittings. Operation of water distribution systems. Heavy equipment operation and maintenance. Water sampling techniques. Occupational hazards and safety procedures. Use and proper disposal of disinfectants, oxidizing agents, pesticides, and hazardous materials.

Will possess the ability to:

Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Install and repair water lines and related fixtures and equipment. Service, maintain, and adjust water equipment. Use mechanical tools and heavy equipment. Collect, label, and test water samples. Perform operator-level service and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.

Education, Training, and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Licenses and Certifications:

All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment. A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment

Special Requirements :

Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis Desired/Preferred Commercial license (A or B). Backhoe and/or electrical experience. Bilingual in Spanish. San Luis residency.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.

Work Environment:

The employee may be exposed to safety hazards including extreme weather conditions such as excessive heat and cold, dangerous gases, dangerous chemicals, biological hazards, confined spaces and dangerous tools and equipment. The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development - Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Applications will be reviewed 10 days after the posting date, and interviews will be conducted if a pool of qualified applicants is determined. Interested incumbents are encouraged to apply promptly . Candidates with the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered, online applications MUST include all required documents listed under the Minimum Requirements section of the Job Posting. All documents should be uploaded as attachments .

Please note:

The online application must be completed in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.