Utility Maintenance Worker I - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 62,352,000 - 84,129,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Conveyance Division seeks a Utility Maintenance Worker I to perform routine cleaning, inspection, and repair of sanitary sewer conveyance systems. Duties include vector control, disinfection, and preventive maintenance of lines and pumping facilities, with emphasis on safety and proper handling of hazardous materials.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, six months of maintenance experience, and eligibility for CDL with tanker

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• Six months of maintenance experience in construction or industrial setting.
• Relevant education and/or experience from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains wastewater conveyance systems and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on sewer lines, manholes, and pumping facilities.
• Assists with locating and clearing blockages in sewer lines and manholes.
• Ensures safety practices and uses PPE as required.
• Maintains and calibrates specialized tools and vehicles used in conveyance operations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalency

CDL with tanker endorsement

ADEQ Collection System Grade 1 Certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5801 - Utility Maintenance Worker I

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range

• Hiring Range: $21.76 - $25.56 Per Hour


• Pay Range: $21.76 - $29.36 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.

Pima County's Regional Wastewater Reclamation Conveyance Division operates and maintains one of the largest sewer systems in the nation, encompassing 3500 miles of pipes, over 78,000 manhole structures, 22 pump stations, and 28 odor control facilities. The department trains and certifies personnel in the operation of CDL licensed vehicles, Department of Environmental Quality certifications, and multiple safety and OSHA training and certifications. As a Utility Maintenance Worker I, daily duties will include the routine cleaning, repair, inspection, vector control, disinfection, and maintenance of sanitary sewage conveyance systems (gravity and pressure).

Essential Functions

• Operates specialized equipment, machines and vehicles such as pressure cleaners, sprayers, television inspection equipment, vacuum, balling and rodding machines;


• Performs preventive maintenance and repair of sewer lines, cleanouts, manhole structures and covers and wastewater pumping system facilities;


• Locates and removes blockages in sewer lines and manholes;


• Clears the area around manhole covers and physically adjusts the structure and/or cover assembly;


• Performs routine operational checkouts on wastewater pumping systems;


• Applies and properly disposes of pesticides, disinfectants and oxidizing agents encountered in duties;


• Performs operator-level servicing, adjustment and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, assigned vehicles and machinery;


• Complies with all operational safety regulations by maintaining and using safety and personal protective equipment;


• Stores, handles, applies and disposes of hazardous materials generated by work assignments as instructed in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS);


• Establishes and maintains appropriate worksite traffic control/warning devices and measures;


• Assists other Utility Maintenance Workers in flow/atmospheric monitoring and television inspection of systems by placing and retrieving monitoring/inspection devices and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalency AND six months of experience performing maintenance work in general construction or in an industrial setting.

(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

• Candidate must obtain ADEQ Collection System Grade 1 Certification before the end of one (1) year probationary period.


• Candidate must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL w/ tanker endorsement) within six (6) months of initial employment date.

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 license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. All positions require possession of a valid Grade 1 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection certification upon completion of initial or promotional probation. All positions require a valid Class B Arizona commercial driver license (CDL), with appropriate endorsements upon completion of initial or promotional probation. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: 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. 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. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. 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.

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 noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, may be required to operate commercial vehicle, operate machinery, operate a forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, 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 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.