Water & Wastewater Systems Trainee

City of Wasilla; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wasilla seeks entry-level personnel to learn how to operate and maintain water treatment and distribution and wastewater systems under supervision. Training includes valves, lift stations, pumps, meters, and safety protocols.

You will perform rounds, collect samples, respond to call-outs, and gain hands-on experience with state regulations and equipment. A valid CDL with Tanker endorsement is required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• One year experience in water distribution or sewer collection preferred.
• State of Alaska provisional certifications in water distribution, wastewater collections, water treatment, and wastewater treatment within 1 year; convert to level 1 within three years.
• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement at time of application.
• Provide a driving record dated within 30 days of request.
• Must obtain CDL with Tanker endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate water production and distribution facilities by controlling well production, storage reservoirs, booster stations, pressure reducing stations, and establish new connections.
• Learn to operate wastewater collection and treatment facilities by controlling lift stations, septage receiving facility, bar screens, grit separator, screen press, recirculation pumps, flow meter, aeration blowers, and establish new connections.
• Learn to maintain distribution of mains by exercising valves, servicing fire hydrants, detecting and repairing leaks, and trouble shoot electrical pumps and controls.
• Learn to maintain the sewer collection system by pumping septic tanks, exercise valves, detect and repair leaks, trouble shoot pumps and controls.
• Perform daily and weekend rounds, record data on pumps and wells, collect samples for Cl2, pH, D.O., and adjust equipment as required.
• Respond to utility call outs within 20 minutes of call, troubleshoot problems, repair and restore service.
• Perform fire hydrant maintenance by exercising valves, oiling, painting, and winterizing hydrants.
• Perform monthly meter readings, use computer to maintain customer data, upload/download information into hand-held meters.
• Steam thaw mains and service connections, pump vaults, septic tanks, and service key box via steam boiler.
• Operate vacuum jetting truck for mainline valve boxes and service key box.
• Locate service lines by reading as-built drawings and using equipment to find buried lines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Reading schematics

Vehicle operation

ICS awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

City of Wasilla seeks entry-level personnel to learn how to operate and maintain water treatment and distribution and wastewater systems under supervision. Training includes valves, lift stations, pumps, meters, and safety protocols.

You will perform rounds, collect samples, respond to call-outs, and gain hands-on experience with state regulations and equipment. A valid CDL with Tanker endorsement is required within 30 days of hire.