Apprentice Wastewater Maintenance Technician; Tribal Members

NATURE OF WORK

This position is responsible for keeping plant machinery and buildings operating with maximum efficiency and minimum downtime.

NSORNA Nisqually's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act requires all individuals who have ever been convicted of a sex offense to register with our Public Safety Department. This is true whether or not you have to register with another jurisdiction.

This position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. In compliance with Federal Law, this position will not be filled by an applicant with any felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on equipment and make necessary repairs and corrections to maintain maximum production quality
• Move, adjust, repair and install new and existing equipment and perform scheduled maintenance on machinery
• Keep plant, equipment, and work area clean and organized
• Maintain safety standards as directed and required
• Operate Wastewater Treatment System as assigned
• Rebuild mechanical and process equipment as assigned
• Process paperwork related to work assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Knowledge of machine operating
• Skill in the use of general hand tools, heat sensing devices, power tools, electronic meters, pressure testing devices, welding and air tools
• Ability to withstand extreme heat and cool
• Ability to frequently lift, stand, bend, and stoop
• Ability to descend and climb a maximum of 30 rungs to access system pump stations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to utilize a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus requiring adequate respiratory function
• Ability to detect and differentiate

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe's insurance
• Must be able to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends as required

Salary: $22.13 per hour