Pretreatment Technician -IV

The Pretreatment Technician position is responsible for assisting the Wastewater Pretreatment Specialist in activities such as monitoring, evaluating and enforcing all aspects of the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Program. The employee in this position will be required to be able to respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works (DPW).

$24.11/hr

• Assists with industrial compliance inspections of industrial and commercial businesses with direct supervision.
• Assists in the preparation of inspection reports and other documentation under direct supervision.
• Enters and reviews data from industrial reports and laboratory reports under direct supervision.
• Performs sampling and monitoring of industries that fall under the Industrial Pretreatment Program under direct supervision.
• Ensures pretreatment program equipment and facilities are well maintained and clean.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public. Must communicate in a courteous and effective manner.
• Performs duties in the capacity of a Wastewater Treatment Operator I-IV for shift coverage, emergencies or as directed by the Superintendent of Wastewater Treatment.
• Operates a vehicle on a regular basis, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or a General Education Degree (GED).

• Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
• DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
• Temporary Wastewater Class 5A Certificate or ability to obtain within 45 days of hire. Must maintain during length of employment.

• Knowledge and understanding to interpret, apply and enforce all Federal, State and local pretreatment regulations.
• Knowledge of City codes, ordinances, policies and regulations along with strong and effective verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safety standards and practices for hazardous environments, including OSHA safety rules, standards and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in oral, written or diagram form. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups as well as to individuals.
• Background knowledge or experience in wastewater treatment plants, industrial pretreatment, and laboratory procedures.
• Working knowledge or possess the ability to perform testing for parameters such as pH, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Total Phosphorus, and Oil and Grease.
• Knowledge of computers and their applications, especially Microsoft Office Suite at an intermediate level and SCADA applications such as Citect and PLC’s.
• Performs manual work and other duties required in DPW operations.
• Employee is required to wear safety toe boots, and will be required to successfully complete safety training that will include but not be limited…