Conveyance Trainer - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a trainer for the gravity section of the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Conveyance Division. The role develops, teaches, and evaluates Utility Maintenance Workers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.

The position emphasizes hands-on training, leadership of a crew, and ensuring proper operation of sewer systems and equipment. A Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and ADEQ certification are required.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in operation, maintenance, construction, or repair of sewage or wastewater conveyance systems including two years of sewer maintenance.
• ADEQ Collection System Grade 3 Certification required.
• Valid AZ driver’s license and CDL with endorsements required.

Responsibilities

• Trains others in maintenance and inspection techniques.
• Leads and trains Utility Maintenance Workers in inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sewage conveyance and pumping systems.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial wastewater pumps and pumping systems.
• Operates and services specialized equipment such as pressure cleaners, sprayers, vacuum units, and pumping equipment.

Skills

Sewer equipment operation

Lead trainer

Safety standards knowledge

Training others

Education

ADEQ Collection System Grade 3 Certification

CDL with tanker endorsement (AZ)

Tools

CMMS (Infor IPS/Maximo)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Conveyance Division is currently seeking a trainer for our gravity section. This position will be responsible for developing, teaching, and evaluating Utility Maintenance Workers of all levels within industry specific requirements. If you have a passion for teaching and training others and want to make a difference for those around you, this is where you want to be!

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5628 - Utility Maintenance Worker III

Salary Grade: 10

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $25.90 - $31.07 Per Hour

Pay Range: $25.90 - $36.24 Per Hour

Range Explanation

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Collection System Grade 3 Certification are required.

Essential Functions

• Assigns tasks to crewmembers;
• Trains others in maintenance and inspection techniques;
• Locates and removes blockages in sewer lines and manholes;
• Performs operator-level servicing, adjustment and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, assigned vehicles and machinery;
• Ensures compliance with all operational safety regulations by maintaining and using safety and personal protective equipment and implementing safety-training procedures;
• Establishes and maintains appropriate worksite traffic control/warning devices and measures;
• Leads, directs, and trains Utility Maintenance Workers in the inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sewage conveyance and pumping systems;
• Installs, adjusts, and services flow and atmospheric sampling and metering equipment, ensuring proper operation;
• Operates and performs operator-level servicing of specialized equipment such as pressure cleaners, sprayers, vacuum machines, and pumping equipment;
• Performs preventive maintenance on sewer lines, cleanouts, manhole structures, and wastewater pumping systems, including pump and valve rebuilding;
• Ensures proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials, pesticides, disinfectants, and oxidizing agents in accordance with safety guidelines;
• Enforces safety regulations by maintaining safety equipment, implementing safety training, and establishing traffic control measures to ensure worker and public safety;
• Compiles and submits activity reports to management and informs the public about repair and maintenance crew activities;
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial wastewater pumps, pumping systems, power-generating engines, and compressors;
• Performs welding, concrete, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, and electrical work as needed for equipment and structural repairs, including site mitigation/remediation following Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO).

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, construction, or repair of sewage or wastewater conveyance systems INCLUDING two years of experience in sewer maintenance.

Or

One year of experience with Pima County as a Utility Maintenance Worker II.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of field experience operating and maintaining specialized sewer equipment/vehicles, including combo truck and rodder truck.
• Minimum two (2) years experience as a lead employee or trainer within a wastewater conveyance system.
• Minimum two (2) years of direct experience and knowledge of safety standards and/or policies utilized within an occupational/industrial setting.
• Possesses Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Collection System Grade 3 Certification.
• Minimum two (2) years experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or specialized Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including Infor IPS or Maximo.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required. For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. All positions require possession of a valid Grade 3 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection certification and a valid Class B Arizona commercial driver license (CDL), with appropriate endorsements, at time of appointment. Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, asbestos or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

All positions require the ability to lift up to 75 pounds for brief periods. All positions require the ability to enter and work in confined spaces, which may require the proper wearing of individual safety and protective equipment. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in a noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on the radio; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, required to have CDL, operate a forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, have depth perception and peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions

Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.