Pretreatment Technician Department:

Operations/Dept 1

Reports To:

Pretreatment Coordinator FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Pay Grade:

16

Prepared Date:

04/2023

SUMMARY:

The Industrial Pretreatment group monitors industrial dischargers to ensure that potentially harmful pollutants do not interfere with the wastewater treatment process. This is accomplished by inspecting, monitoring, and sampling industrial users to verify compliance with SD1 Rules and Regulations, as well as state and federal regulations. The pretreatment technician has an established knowledge base, inspects industrial and commercial establishments,and works with existing staff to carry out the program's mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Other duties may be assigned.) Conducts inspections of industries, food services establishments, and other commercial entities to evaluate conformance to local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains ongoing communication with department staff on compliance status and issues; enters data completely and accurately into appropriate software. Consistently follows established departmental and organizational policies and SOPs. Conducts required sampling for permit compliance, as needed. Determines the nature of permit violations and actions to be taken, issues enforcement, when applicable. Maintains a thorough understanding of appropriate software applications and utilizes them at an advanced level.

COMPETENCIES

Accountability

• Displays personal accountability for tasks and deliverables. Collaboration
• Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork. Customer Focus
• Exhibits professional demeanor with internal and external customers. Integrity
• Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co-workers. Safety
• Adheres to all SD1 safety policies and procedures. Environmental Stewardship
• Demonstrates environmentally conscious practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience :

Associate degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field;or equivalent combination of education and experience in the environmental science field. Completion of Kentucky/Tennessee Voluntary Pretreatment Certification Level I within a reasonable amount of time. Completion of laboratory cross-training. Successful completion of both of the following California State course tracks: o Industrial Waste Treatment 1&2 o Operations & Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Job knowledge

• Successfully completes essential duties for job level assigned. Critical thinking
• using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions,or approaches to problems. Customer rapport : Displays a basic understanding of internal and external customer needs; quickly and effectively acts to solve customer issues and concerns. Communication skills
• ability to effectively convey relevant information through both written and verbal communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Items Used % of time used Handheld tools (hammers, shovels, sledge hammer, etc.) 0 Equipment (quickie saw, drills, jackhammer, etc.) 0 Heavy equipment (backhoes, skid steers, etc.) 0 Machinery (pumps, motors, mounted saws, etc.) 0 Computer or Laptop 100 Please list the items that are used in this position and the associated % of time: Positions % of time in position Up to how much weight Standing 10 Walking 10 Lifting or moving 5 45 lb Climbing or balancing 0 Pulling 0 n/a Pushing 5 15 lbs Cramped or confined spaces 0 Sitting 75 Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 0 Other positions and the associated % of time:

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to conditions % of time exposed Dirt/Mud 0 Significant heat 0 Significant cold 0 Smoke or fumes 0 Harmful chemicals 0 Water or wastewater 5 Moderate or louder noise <5 Vibration 0 Grease or oil 0 Electric shock risk <5 Dust/Shavings <5 Office Environment 100