Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainee (Industrial Mechanic)

Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Do you have hands-on experience with engines, pumps, valves, hydraulics, or industrial equipment? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) [ seeking skilled mechanics and maintenance professionals to join the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) [ Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainees (WMT) through a paid apprenticeship program! The WPCP is a state-of-the-art, highly automated advanced wastewater treatment facility capable of treating more than 40 million gallons of wastewater per day. Selected candidates will participate in a structured four-year job training/work apprenticeship program, which offers a career path from Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainee to the highest-level Wastewater Maintenance Technician at full performance. The apprenticeship program includes: * Extensive County-paid technical courses and training using the TPC training system, such as wastewater systems overview, safety, CMMS, WEF pump computer, backflow preventer, crane truck/backhoe/skid loader/rigging/overhead crane operation, laser alignment, vibration analysis, root cause failure, oil analysis, and other required trainings;

• A structural and pipe welding certification and CDL License;
• Defined expectations of accomplishment at each level or subject to separation