Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Technician III

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Job Description Summary

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation



Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5630 - Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Technician III

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $25.12 - $30.14 Per Hour

Full Range: $25.12 - $35.17 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The first review of applications will be on 03/07/2025.

The Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is recruiting for multiple positions for Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Technicians III (WW O&M Tech III). This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of vital facilities. Your knowledge, experience, and certification levels are instrumental in the effective functioning of the County’s wastewater treatment facilities. WW O&M Tech III, duties and skill levels are greater than other WW O&M Techs in that they provide advanced troubleshooting, leadership, and training to other operational staff.

WW O&M Tech III uses advanced operating principles of facility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and computerized maintenance management systems and is required to assist in performing some duties of O&M Supervisors, especially in preparation to advance to a WW O&M Supervisor. WW O&M Tech III must maintain a valid ADEQ Grade 3 (or higher) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification.

This classification contributes significantly to the overall health and sustainability of our community’s wastewater infrastructure. If this is interesting to you and you meet the minimum qualifications, we would like you to apply.

The WW O&M III is responsible for safely operating and monitoring selected equipment involved in the treatment, processing, and resource reclamation of wastewater and biosolids. Ensures the continuity of wastewater treatment operations by performing preventive maintenance and adjustments to equipment and systems including pumps, motors, blowers, chemical feed equipment, sludge equipment, and basic laboratory equipment. Additional responsibilities of this position include collecting and analyzing wastewater samples and recording data relating to the operation and maintenance of equipment and treatment processes.

Work assignments, shifts and locations will vary depending on the Department's needs and will be communicated to the incumbent by the Supervisor/Treatment Management.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• O&M Technician III is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities of the O&M Technician - Level I and Level II;
• Follows all safety procedures including proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) and confined space procedures;
• Operates and trains staff on new and advanced wastewater and solids treatment processing equipment and systems;
• Uses advanced operating principles of facility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and computerized maintenance management systems;
• Uses intermediate-level algebra and other mathematical calculations;
• Collects and analyzes wastewater samples in field and laboratory settings, and reports results;
• Interprets readings on metering/process control devices and testing/analysis results, and adjusts equipment and machinery operations as necessary;
• Evaluates,…