Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Wastewater Treatment TechnicianUnder direction of the Wastewater Manager and Wastewater Foreman, perform routine tasks necessary to ensure proper operation and mechanical integrity of Recirculating Sand Filter wastewater treatment systems, septic tank effluent pump systems, and effluent disposal drip irrigation fields and complete necessary repairs. Comply with all policies outlined in employee handbook.Essential Functions:Repair / replace defective pumps, float switches, hydro-tech valve disc, ultraviolet unit bulbs and ballast.Repair wastewater force main leaks/breaksRepair/complete upgrades to existing sand filtersRepair/replace drip field solenoid valves, ball valves, drip lines, valve boxes, hydro-tech valves.Replace/repair existing wastewater service lines.Repair/replace existing STEP tank risers and lids.Repair/replace STEP tank pumps, floats, check valves and piping as necessary to maintain service to the customer.Respond promptly to service calls and repair "STEP" system pump, floats, valves, piping, and controls as required.Repair yards when applicable due to repairsTemporarily Patch road or driveways due to repairs and communicate permanent repair needs to supervisor.General maintenance on equipment, vehicles, and toolsBasic operation of heavy equipmentEmergency duty or on-call responsibilityOther duties as assigned.Requirements:JOB SPECIFICATIONS: specialized, technical, or practical knowledge, skills, experience, or abilities needed to perform the job. (degrees, certificates, licenses, or other bona fide job qualifications)A. KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:High school diploma or GEDState of TN Grade 1 Collection System Certification or the ability to obtain within eighteen months.General knowledge of Rutherford CountyExperience working with PVC pipe, pump systems and light electrical.Competent Person Training CertificationB. SKILLS REQUIRED:Read and comprehend schematics and blueprints.Basic tool, equipment, and vehicle maintenanceHeavy equipment operationBasic Computer skillsC. ABILITIES REQUIRED (work characteristics, behaviors, leadership abilities, etc.):Ability to work in potentially hazardous environments.Respond to call-outs / emergencies on a 24 - hour basisAptitude to follow written and verbal instructions.Effective, professional verbal and written communication skillsMust have initiative and be resourceful in problem solving.Should be detailed oriented, able to focus on task-at-hand.D. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Must meet residential policy requirements a 45-minute response time to Consolidated Utility District's main office and maintain that residency status as a condition of their employment.Valid Tennessee Driver's License and safe driving record.Valid Class "A" CDL with air brakes and safe driving record or ability to obtainMinimum two years underground utility experience with DistrictPHYSICAL DEMANDS physical demands under which the job is performed :Intermittently sitting, standing, or stoopingTypically standing or walking, bending, crouching, or stoopingFrequently entering/exiting vehicleFrequent lifting of light objectsFrequent lifting of objects weighing up to 60 poundsClimbing fences/laddersUse of tools or equipment requiring a high degree of expertiseNeed to distinguish between shades of color.WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in field settings with exposure to loud noise, outside elements, dust, dirt, grease, etc.Hazards: Exposure to irritating chemicals and hazardous environments.The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.