Job Details
Salary : $35,048.00 Annually
Location : Sierra Vista, AZ
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 12 01 23 REQ 1324
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
Definition & Essential Functions
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the operation of the water recharge facility, sewer collection system, and water distribution system.
FLSA status: Non-Exempt.
Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Tasks
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance and servicing of Water, Wastewater or Collection system equipment.
- Operate high pressure cleaning and vacuuming equipment in a safe manner while performing maintenance on sewer lines.
- Operate and maintain CCTV equipment. Record information into a maintenance management database along with supporting documentation such as videos, sketches or pictures of work performed.
- Maintain easement access by cutting and removing weeds and grass throughout the Collection System.
- Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on heavy equipment, wastewaterequipment, pump station equipment, water wells, water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.
- Identify and mark sewer lines in accordance with the Arizona 811 formerly the Arizona Blue Stake program.
- Inspect collection system infrastructure, maintain records of inspections, cleaning, and any maintenance performed.
- Provide wastewater treatment plant process control support such as: taking samples, assisting in performing lab tests, cleaning tanks and equipment as well as troubleshooting problems.
- Clean and maintain process basins and tanks, sludge press, wet wells, septic receiving station, water storage tanks, heavy equipment, and storage areas.
- Maybe required to operate heavy equipment.
- Maintain a logbook, records daily observations, within the wastewater facility, collection, or distribution systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and records work performed on maintenance management log sheets.
- Efficiently and effectively starts and stops a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment to include bar screens, aerators, clarifiers, and pumps.
- Assist water and wastewater operations by taking meter readings, inspecting, and repairing backflow valves, installing water lines, and the inspection of new collection system construction.
- Monitor contractor's work and ensures their performance meets outlined criteria for repair.
- Perform landscape maintenance and repair fence lines.
- Assist in spraying pesticide to control roach population in sewer system.
- Assist in spraying larvicides on wetland plants and herbicide around structures.
This position is subject to standby and emergency callouts
Knowledges, Skills & Other CharacteristicsSkill in: Using hand tools.
Operating mechanical equipment, including loaders and backhoes, or ability to learn.
Following oral and written instructions.
Basic computer skills, working in Microsoft Office, GPS software.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
Reading, recording, and interpreting gauges and recording devices.
Able to lift 50 lbs and perform strenuous work in hot or inclement weather.
Critical thinking and problem solving
QualificationsQualifications:High school diploma or GED required. Non-Arizona equivalent certificates must receive reciprocity within 6 months of hire or promotion.
One (1) year experience in operation and maintenance of a wastewater facility, collection system or water system preferred.
Within six (6) months of hire, must obtain Class B CDL AND ADEQ Grade I Certificate in either Wastewater Treatment OR Collections.
Within twelve (12) months of hire, must possess ADEQ Grade I Certificates in BOTH Wastewater AND Collections.
Within twenty-four (24) months, must possess ADEQ Grade II Certificates in BOTH Wastewater AND Collections.
Non-Arizona equivalent certificates must receive reciprocity within 6 months of hire.
City of Sierra Vista is permitted and licensed to provide CDL training and examination and may provide additional resources for new applicants to obtain other necessary pre-requisites for obtaining a CDL Class B.
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
The City of Sierra Vista offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:
Medical Insurance City pays 100% of the health plan premium for employees.
Dental Insurance City pays 100% of the dental plan premium for employees.
Short-Term Disability City pays 100% of the short-term disability plan premium for employees.
Life Insurance City provides $50,000 in term life insurance with up to $250,000 in additional insurance available for purchase by the employee.
Other Benefits City offers vision insurance, AFLAC, Legal Shield, education assistance, and health club membership discount.
Retirement City of Sierra Vista participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); a defined benefit plan. Mandatory employee contribution rate is currently 12.41%.
Police and Fire personnel participate in the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS). Mandatory employee contribution rate range is currently 7.65% - 11.65% depending on eligible tier with PSPRS.
All employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan.
Vacation Employees earn twelve vacation days per year, available for use after six months, with increases to accrual rates in five-year service increments.
Additional Time Off/Sick Leave Employees earn twelve paid sick days per year for use after one month.
Holidays Employees are provided twelve paid holidays per year.
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Do you have a High School Diploma
OR G.E.D.?
02
Do you have a current driver's license or the ability to obtain an Arizona driver's license within six months of employment?
03
Do you have a current Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)?
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Class B CDL must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
- I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Do you have experience with any of the following, please check all that apply:
- Heavy Equipment
- Truck Driving
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- None
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Do you have a State of Arizona Pesticide Applicators License?
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Have you ever operated high pressure cleaning and vacuuming equipment for cleaning sewer lines?
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Please check all that apply of the following Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Certifications you have.
- Grade I Wastewater Collections Operator
- Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Other
- None
09
Please list any other certifications that you possess.
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If you do not have a Grade 1 certification in Wastewater Collections Operator or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you must agree to obtain within 1 year of hire.
- I have read and acknowldege the statement above.
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ADEQ Grade II Certificates in BOTH Wastewater AND Collections required within twenty-four (24) months of hire.
- I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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How many years of experience in operation and maintenance of a wastewater facility, collection system or water system do you have?
- 0 - Less than 1 year
- 1 year - 3 years
- 3 years - 5 or more
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How much experience do you have in operation and maintenance of a wastewater facility, collection system or water system?
- 0 - less than 6 months
- 6 months - less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 years or more
14
Do you have any experience working with Computers?
15
Are you available to work nights, holidays, weekends and/or standby time?
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A five-year driving record is required.
- I have read and acknowledged the above statement.
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The City of Sierra Vista supports a drug and alcohol free workplace. Conditional offers of employment will be given for positions that require pre-employment drug and controlled substance tests. Employment is contingent upon negative test results. In addition employment is contingent upon passing a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process will make you ineligible for City employment at this time and in the future.
- I have read and acknowledged the above statement.
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The City of Sierra Vista's primary means of communication with applicants is via email. Please add the domain sierravistaaz.gov to your email filter and monitor your spam mail to ensure prompt awareness of correspondences from the City of Sierra Vista.
- I have read and acknowledge the notification above.
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