Wastewater Operator I/Semi Truck Driver

City of Tolleson; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tolleson is seeking a Wastewater Operator I/Semi Truck Trailer Driver to join our team. You will load biosolids and transport to disposal sites, and assist with plant operations under supervision. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a valid Arizona CDL.

Responsibilities include field inspections, sampling and testing wastewater, routine maintenance, recording data, and operating heavy equipment. ADEQ Grade 1 certification within one year is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Arizona driver's license required.
• ADEQ Operator certification preferred; Grade 1 certification within 1 year of hire.
• Valid Arizona CDL Driver's license required.
• 7 years of driving semi-tractor with manual transmission and end/sidetrailer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load biosolids and transport to disposal site.
• Conduct field inspections and wastewater sampling/testing.
• Perform routine maintenance and light repairs on equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment and monitor performance parameters.
• Complete logs and work orders; record data and totalizers.
• Manage biosolids and reclaim water systems.
• Operate gas chlorination and auto sampler equipment.
• Ensure equipment operates within specified parameters.

Skills

CDL

Semi Truck Driving

Heavy Equipment

Biosolids Handling

Field Inspections

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ADEQ Grade 1 Certification (preferred)

Tools

Arizona CDL

Job description

The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Wastewater Operator I/ Semi Truck Trailer Driver. The primary function of an employee in this class is loading biosolids and transporting to disposal site, and to learn to perform technical operations, maintenance, and repair of Wastewater Treatment Plants and associated equipment. Incumbents work with certified operators under close supervision. The duties listed below are only intended as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Conducting field inspections; Collecting and testing of wastewater samples; Performing routine maintenance; Conducting routine lab testing; Operating heavy equipment; Performing minor repairs; Completing logs and work orders; Reading/recording totalizers; Recording data; Managing biosolids; Reclaim water systems; Gas chlorination equipment; Auto sampler operation; and ensuring all equipment is operating within specified parameters. Qualifications A High School diploma from an accredited institution or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent. A valid Arizona driver's license required. ADEQ Operator certifications preferred, and a Wastewater Operator grade 1 certification, or ability to obtain a Grade 1 certification within one (1) year from date of hire. Valid Arizona CDL Driver's license required. Required Experience Driving a Semi-Tractor, with manual transmission, and end dump and/or side dumptrailer, within the last 7 years. Operating heavy equipment (Dump Truck, Fork Lifts, Front End Loader, Back Hoe) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.