Water Treatment​/Waste Water III

Essential duties and responsibilities

* supervises the operation and maintenance of public water treatment systems and their components, i.e., water treatment and storage facilities, and water service and distribution mains.

* maintenance of public wastewater treatment systems and their components, i.e., wastewater treatment facilities, sewer collection systems, lift stations, and stabilization ponds.

* the operation and maintenance of a solid waste collection and public works motorized vehicle and equipment i.e., sanitation truck, water truck, dump truck, and backhoe.

* provides a safe working condition and environment for the public works staff and community.

* responsible for the training of public works staff, as needed.

* responsible for providing safe drinking water and proper disposal of solid waste and treatment of public wastewater systems in the most economical form possible, and to safeguard the health of the general public.

* manages the public works operator's daily routine, assigns tasks, and monitors the treatment facilities to ensure all tests are completed and logged, schedules water testing to ensure the public water and wastewater facilities comply with e.p.a. Standards.

* responsible for filling in during the absence of the department director.

* other duties may be assigned as required.

Knowledge, skill, and abilities

* must have the ability to maintain material inventory and equipment fleet.

* have extensive knowledge in the operation and maintenance of an iron and manganese removal filtration system and its components, wastewater treatment system, and its components.

* must know how to supervise the installation of water and/or sewer mains and valves, electrical system, and their relations to power, electrical instruments, and controls.

* have good mechanical and communication skills and the ability to train personnel.

* must know how to operate heavy motorized equipment.

* must have the ability to follow all safety rules and procedures, including guidelines for the protection of one's health and those of the general public.

* attend workshop and training about the duties and responsibilities of this position.

* all applicants must be 18 years or older to apply
* We offer great fringe benefits for our full-time positions

Disclaimers:

There are suitability standards that all applicants must meet to obtain employment with cocopah casino and the cocopah indian tribe. Applicants who have felonies, warrants, outstanding tickets, and misdemeanors for shoplifting, weapons, theft, domestic violence, or numerous drug convictions will not be eligible for employment.

By our policy and procedure manual, newly hired employees' pay shall be set to at least the minimum value of the pay schedule to which the position has been allocated according to our pay schedule based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the midpoint for the pay grade.

An equal employment opportunity employer

The opening and closing of these positions are subject to change upon the needs of each department. For more information, please contact cocopah human resources at .

Native american and current employee employment preference policies are applicable to all positions. Must be able to pass pre-employment and all positions are subject to ongoing random drug/alcohol tests.

Qualifications

* must have a grade ii water and/or wastewater certification.

* must have managerial and office skills.

* have a valid arizona driver's license with a good driving record.

* be in good physical health.

* must be able to pass a dps/fbi fingerprint background check, must not have a felony or misdemeanor.

Education and/or experience

* associate's degree in a related field or trade school, professional or technical certification, specialized training.

* 5 years of related field experience and 5 years of supervisory work experience are required.

Work environment

* exposed to outside weather conditions.

* exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat.

* exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electric shock.

* the noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

* must be available to work after hours, nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.