Water Operations & Maintenance Technician I (Agua Vista)

Starting Hourly Salary Rate: $19.95. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB FUNCTION

The Water Operations & Maintenance Technician I position is an entry level position responsible for monitoring equipment, operating equipment, recording data, collecting samples, and system process control, in compliance with regulatory agency guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

DECISION MAKING* The Water Operations & Maintenance Technician I works under general supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS* High School Diploma or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* Class "C" Groundwater Treatment Operator License.

JOB DIMENSIONS* Contact with internal and external customers, and contractors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally, pushing/pulling a maximum force of 55 pounds, and pulling a maximum downward force of 140 pounds. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.

Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; water production and treatment activities; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated equipment. If part of the emergency action team, must be able to complete the requirements as specified in applicable regulations for Hazardous Materials Emergency Response, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated protective equipment. Ability to participate in emergency action team during chemical release incidents and/or drills. Operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.

Required to work hours other than regular schedule such as days, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call and rotating shifts.