Wastewater Technician #1463 - Water & Wastewater Treatment Authority - Wwta

Under limited supervision, performs the operation and maintenance of the County Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Grinder, STEP and STEG systems, and inspects service connections and new sewer construction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.  This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

An Associate's Degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field and a valid driver's license.

Or

The equivalent of a High School Diploma and at least two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a sewer system. A valid driver's license is required.

Or

Any equivalent combination of training, education, or work experience that would provide the skills and knowledge to complete the duties of the position. A valid driver's license is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A State of Tennessee Certification as a Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade III, a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at the time of hire or must be obtained within two (2) years of date of hire.   Candidates must have the ability to respond to emergency after hour call-outs, including on holidays and weekends, and participate in a stand by or on-call rotation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A State of Tennessee Certification as a Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade III, a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred at the time of hire.

SAFETY SENSITIVE:

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following:  1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up.  This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires moderate physical effort involving considerable driving and walking with limited sitting and standing.  Regular visits to construction, collection system, and treatment plant sites is required.

Occasional lifting and carrying up to one hundred (100) pounds is required.   Required to enter confined spaces.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx