Wastewater Operator I​/Semi Truck Driver

Wastewater Operator I/Semi Truck Driver (Maintenance)

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.

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.

Driving a Semi-Tractor, with manual transmission, and end dump and/or side dump trailer, within the last 7 years. Operating heavy equipment (Dump Truck, Fork Lifts, Front End Loader, Back Hoe) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations.

• Must be able to work swing and/or night shifts after training. This is an entry level operator position and shift selection is based on seniority.
• May require working weekends, evenings, nights, Holidays, overtime and emergency call-outs
• Incumbent will be required to be SCBA certified.

• Safe working practices
• Basic maintenance and repair principles and techniques
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Job-specific equipment
• Modern office technology

• Following directions and meeting standards
• Operating heavy equipment
• Operating small hand and power tools and other related equipment
• Repairing and maintaining personal computers
• Performing manual labor
• Performing routine maintenance and repair activities
• Basic math skills
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium:
Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, blood and other bodily fluids, and extreme temperatures.

Full Salary Range : $24.15 - $33.82 Hourly

It is important that your application shows all relevant work experience and education. Work experience must be noted on the application. Applicants may be rejected if not fully complete. Your resume may not be substituted as an application.

Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation, if needed, by contacting Human Resources Resources at .

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Salary Minimum: 24.15