Utility Maintenance Worker III

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Regional Wastewater Reclamation is seeking an individual who excels in leading and actively engaging in the intricate tasks of inspecting, cleaning, repairing, disinfecting, implementing vector control, and maintaining both gravity and pressure-based sanitary sewage conveyance systems.

• Possess a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Collection System Grade 3 Certification.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with tanker endorsement.
• Minimum one (1) year of field experience working as a lead within a sewer collection system, such as a Utility Maintenance Worker II or other similar roles.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine the applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. This position requires a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. A valid Arizona commercial driver's license (CDL), Class A, Class B, or Class C with appropriate endorsements is required. For these positions, failure to maintain the required CDL may be grounds for termination. Positions requiring a CDL are also subject to applicable State of Arizona and federal standards, rules, and regulations on physical requirements including drug and alcohol testing. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. All positions require possession of a valid Grade 3 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection certification and a valid Class B Arizona commercial driver license (CDL), with appropriate endorsements, at time of appointment.

Special Notice Items: Some positions may carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, asbestos or wastewater and sewage products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. 
 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: All positions require the ability to lift up to 75 pounds for brief periods. All positions require the ability to enter and work in confined spaces, which may require the proper wearing of individual safety and protective equipment. Action/physical activity - bending, climbing, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, foot controls, hand controls, kneeling, squatting, stooping, standing, walking, simple and firm grasping, fine movement, keyboarding; Hearing - working in noisy areas, on a radio, on a phone, alarms and high-pitched noises; Speaking - in person, on the phone, and on a radio; Mental Effort/Requirements: Concentrating on tasks, remember names, examine and observing details, remember details, making decision, adjusting to changes, staying organized, problem solving, multi-tasking, making connections between facts, calibrating precise measurements; Performance requirements - working as scheduled, arriving on time, attending meetings, maintaining stamina, meeting deadlines, working effectively with teams, alone and with customers/clients, directing others, writing, keyboarding/typing, answering phones; Vision/Other - operate heavy equipment/machinery, working rotating shifts, operate motor vehicle, operate CMV, operate machinery, operate forklift/power industrial equipment, distinguish colors, have depth perception; Risks/exposures: cold, confined spaces, direct sunlight, driving, dust/dirt, electrical/electricity, extreme heat, fall hazards, foot hazards, grinding, humidity, traffic, using hand tools, using electric tools, water/liquid, walking on uneven surfaces, working at heights/elevated areas, gases, lead, venomous/poisonous pets/animals. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.