Water/Waste Water Operator II - Somerton, United States - Cocopah Indian Tribe

    Cocopah Indian Tribe
    Cocopah Indian Tribe Somerton, United States

    1 month ago

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    Summary

    This position requires an experienced supervisory person, for a public works department, who is certified and has extensive knowledge in operating and managing public utility facilities and supervising personnel, must have extensive knowledge in the operation of public water, and wastewater facilities and also have experience in solid waste collection.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
  • The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme heat.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electric shock.
  • The noise level environment is usually moderate.

    • Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervises the operation and maintenance of public water treatment systems and their components, i.e. water treatment and storage facilities, and water service and distribution mains;
  • The operation and maintenance of public wastewater treatment systems and their components, i.e. wastewater treatment facilities, sewer collection systems, lift stations, and stabilization ponds;
  • The operation and maintenance of a solid waste collection and public works motorized vehicle and equipment i.e. Sanitation truck, water truck, dump truck, and backhoe, typically of a public works department.
  • Responsible for meter readings.
  • Under the direction of the public works director, the supervisor's main responsibility is to provide a safe working condition and environment for the public works staff and community;
  • Responsible for the training of public works staff, as needed.
  • To provide safe drinking water and proper disposal of solid waste and treatment of public wastewater systems in the most economical form possible and to safeguard the health of the general public.
  • The supervisor will oversee public works operator's daily routine, assign task, and monitors the treatment facilities, to insure all test are completed and logged, schedules water testing to insure the public water and wastewater facilities are incompliance with E.P.A. standards.
  • Must be available to work after hours, night, weekends or holidays as needed.
  • Responsible for filling in during the absence of the department director.
  • Other duties may be assigned as required.

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be able to supervise public works department personnel, in report writing, planning, scheduling, and the assignment of duties and tasks.
  • Must have the ability to maintain material inventory and equipment fleet.
  • Have extensive knowledge in the operation and maintenance, of an iron and manganese removal filtration system and their components, wastewater treatment system, and their components.
  • Must know how to supervise the installation of water and/or sewer mains and valves, electrical system and their relations to power, electrical instruments, and controls.
  • Have good mechanical and communication skills and the ability to train personnel.
  • Must know how to operate heavy motorized equipment.
  • Must have the ability to follow all safety rules and procedures, including guidelines for the protection of one's health and those of the general public.
  • Attend workshop and training; pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of this position.

    • Qualifications

  • Must have a grade II water and/or wastewater certification.
  • Must have managerial, and office skills.
  • Have a valid Arizona driver's license with good driving record.
  • Be 21 years of age to meet the requirements of the tribal motor vehicle insurance.
  • Be in good physical health.
  • Must be able to pass DPS/FBI fingerprint background check.
  • Testing may be required.

    • Education and/or Experience

  • Associates degree in related field or trade school, professional or technical certification, specialized training
  • 6-months specialized work experience, 2-years work experience in related field or 2-years general or supervisory work experience

    • We Offer Great Fringe Benefits for our Full-time Positions

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program,

    401K Plan with Employer Match,Ancillary Benefits (AFLAC, VTL)

    Disclaimers: There are suitability standards that all applicants must meet to obtain employment with Cocopah Casino and the Cocopah Indian Tribe. Applicants who have felonies, warrants, outstanding tickets, and misdemeanors for shoplifting, weapons, theft, or numerous drug convictions will not be eligible for employment.

    By our policy and procedure manual, newly hired employees' pay shall be set to at least the minimum value of the pay schedule to which the position has been allocated according to our Pay schedule based on education and experience, but pay shall not exceed the mid-point for the pay grade.

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