Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5628 - Utility Maintenance Worker III

Salary Grade: 10

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $25.90 - $31.07 Per Hour

Pay Range: $25.90 - $36.24 Per Hour  

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Regional Wastewater Reclamation is seeking an individual who excels in leading and actively engaging in the intricate tasks of inspecting, cleaning, repairing, disinfecting, implementing vector control, and maintaining both gravity and pressure-based sanitary sewage conveyance systems.

Class B CDL with tanker endorsement required.

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.

• Assigns tasks to crewmembers;
• Trains others in maintenance and inspection techniques;
• Locates and removes blockages in sewer lines and manholes;
• Performs operator-level servicing, adjustment and maintenance of specialized tools, equipment, assigned vehicles and machinery;
• Ensures compliance with all operational safety regulations by maintaining and using safety and personal protective equipment and implementing safety-training procedures;
• Establishes and maintains appropriate worksite traffic control/warning devices and measures;
• Leads, directs, and trains Utility Maintenance Workers in the inspection, cleaning, repair, and maintenance of sewage conveyance and pumping systems;
• Installs, adjusts, and services flow and atmospheric sampling and metering equipment, ensuring proper operation;
• Operates and performs operator-level servicing of specialized equipment such as pressure cleaners, sprayers, vacuum machines, and pumping equipment;
• Performs preventive maintenance on sewer lines, cleanouts, manhole structures, and wastewater pumping systems, including pump and valve rebuilding;
• Ensures proper disposal and handling of hazardous materials, pesticides, disinfectants, and oxidizing agents in accordance with safety guidelines;
• Enforces safety regulations by maintaining safety equipment, implementing safety training, and establishing traffic control measures to ensure worker and public safety;
• Compiles and submits activity reports to management and informs the public about repair and maintenance crew activities;
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial wastewater pumps, pumping systems, power-generating engines, and compressors;
• Performs welding, concrete, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, and electrical work as needed for equipment and structural repairs, including site mitigation/remediation following Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO).

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, construction or repair of sewage or wastewater conveyance systems INCLUDING two years of experience in sewer maintenance.

OR:

One year of experience with Pima County as a Utility Maintenance Worker II.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Possess a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Collection System Grade 3 Certification.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with tanker endorsement.
• Minimum one (1) year of field experience working as a lead within a sewer collection system, such as a Utility Maintenance Worker II or other similar roles.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information: 

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required. For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. All positions require possession of a valid Grade 3 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection certification and a valid Class B Arizona commercial driver license (CDL), with appropriate endorsements, at time of appointment.

Special Notice Items: Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, asbestos or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. 
 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: All positions require the ability to lift up to 75 pounds for brief periods. All positions require the ability to enter and work in confined spaces, which may require the proper wearing of individual safety and protective equipment. Action/physical activity - bending, climbing, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, foot controls, hand controls, kneeling, squatting, stooping, standing, walking, simple and firm grasping, fine movement, keyboarding; Hearing - working in noisy areas, on a radio, on a phone, alarms and high-pitched noises; Speaking - in person, on the phone, and on a radio; Mental Effort/Requirements: Concentrating on tasks, remember names, examine and observing details, remember details, making decision, adjusting to changes, staying organized, problem solving, multi-tasking, making connections between facts, calibrating precise measurements; Performance requirements - working as scheduled, arriving on time, attending meetings, maintaining stamina, meeting deadlines, working effectively with teams, alone and with customers/clients, directing others, writing, keyboarding/typing, answering phones; Vision/Other - operate heavy equipment/machinery, working rotating shifts, operate motor vehicle, operate CMV, operate machinery, operate forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, have depth perception; Risks/exposures: cold, confined spaces, direct sunlight, driving, dust/dirt, electrical/electricity, extreme heat, fall hazards, foot hazards, grinding, humidity, traffic, using hand tools, using electric tools, water/liquid, walking on uneven surfaces, working at heights/elevated areas, gases, lead, venomous/poisonous pets/animals. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.