What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment/Reclamation Plant Operator/Maintenance Intern position at City of Mesa?
This position is recruited and hired through Marathon Staffing Temporary Agency and will not be entitled to City of Mesa benefits. This assignment's hourly pay rate is $20.91/hour. This opportunity will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have applied and interviews are scheduled.
The Water Treatment/Reclamation Plant Operator/Maintenance Intern is a training position in the operation and maintenance area of either the Water Treatment or Water Reclamation plant(s). It is designed to provide training in the areas of operations and maintenance of potable water, water reclamation, and advanced water treatment plants and associated facilities during the one (1) year internship term. The Intern shall receive hands-on training and participate in water treatment or reclamation plant operations, maintenance, and analytical laboratory testing. Duties may include: maintaining and operating plant equipment and processes related to water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment system; operating valves, gates, and pumps; adjusting flow rates and chemical feed rate; collecting samples and submitting for laboratory testing; monitoring control panels, gauges, and meters; maintaining written data on test results, gauges, and meter readings; checking chemical tank levels; mixing chemical solutions; operating laboratory equipment to perform chemical analysis; preparing written logs; and relaying operational information to coworkers. All Water Treatment/Reclamation Plant Operator/Maintenance Interns shall use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments; Operator Interns have the potential to be exposed to job related hazards such as toxic chemicals, chlorine gas, raw sewage, sludge, and adverse weather conditions. This class performs other duties as required.
Distinguishing Features: An Intern shall only work when an experienced Water Resources Operator II or Water Resources Maintenance Specialist II or III is present. An Intern is eligible for employment with the City of Mesa, as an Intern, for a period of up to two (2) years (based on Department approval after 12 months), during which time they may work any combination of full- and/or part-time work. An Intern shall commit to working at least 80 to 160 hours/month, up to potentially 1,040 to 2,080 hours/year (based on assignment). The Intern shall receive close supervision from a Water Resources Operator II or Water Resources Maintenance Specialist III, and direction from the Water Resources Plant Supervisors. This class is FLSA nonexempt.Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire date, and must maintain this license. Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) respiratory protection equipment, and must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire date. Must obtain a 40-hour HazWoper Certification as per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and must attend an 8-hour refresher course annually to maintain certification.
Operations Assignment: Must obtain a Grade I (or higher) Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification (depending on assignment) from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) or equivalent certification from another state through reciprocity with Arizona within 6 months of Intern start date and must maintain this certification. Certification through reciprocity must be obtained within 3 months of starting the internship.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing, as outlined in City policy and procedures.
How to Apply:
Please contact Marathon Staffing at 480-654-4606 for additional information about how to apply for this position:
or visit their website at www.marathonstaffing.com
Click Here to download and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. You MUST submit the questionnaire to Marathon with your application/resume to be considered for this position.
For information on the Internship Program:
Please contact Erik Hansen at erik.hansen@mesaaz.gov or (480) 644-2649 for additional information.This position is recruited and hired through Marathon Staffing Temporary Agency and will not be entitled to City of Mesa benefits.
Length of assignment is up to one year. Contact Marathon Staffing at 480-654-4606 or visit www.marathonstaffing.com for additional information.
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3608.pdf
The Water Treatment/Reclamation Plant Operator/Maintenance Intern is a training position in the operation and maintenance area of either the Water Treatment or Water Reclamation plant(s). It is designed to provide training in the areas of operations and maintenance of potable water, water reclamation, and advanced water treatment plants and associated facilities during the one (1) year internship term. The Intern shall receive hands-on training and participate in water treatment or reclamation plant operations, maintenance, and analytical laboratory testing. Duties may include: maintaining and operating plant equipment and processes related to water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment system; operating valves, gates, and pumps; adjusting flow rates and chemical feed rate; collecting samples and submitting for laboratory testing; monitoring control panels, gauges, and meters; maintaining written data on test results, gauges, and meter readings; checking chemical tank levels; mixing chemical solutions; operating laboratory equipment to perform chemical analysis; preparing written logs; and relaying operational information to coworkers. All Water Treatment/Reclamation Plant Operator/Maintenance Interns shall use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments; Operator Interns have the potential to be exposed to job related hazards such as toxic chemicals, chlorine gas, raw sewage, sludge, and adverse weather conditions. This class performs other duties as required.
Distinguishing Features: An Intern shall only work when an experienced Water Resources Operator II or Water Resources Maintenance Specialist II or III is present. An Intern is eligible for employment with the City of Mesa, as an Intern, for a period of up to two (2) years (based on Department approval after 12 months), during which time they may work any combination of full- and/or part-time work. An Intern shall commit to working at least 80 to 160 hours/month, up to potentially 1,040 to 2,080 hours/year (based on assignment). The Intern shall receive close supervision from a Water Resources Operator II or Water Resources Maintenance Specialist III, and direction from the Water Resources Plant Supervisors. This class is FLSA nonexempt.Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire date, and must maintain this license. Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) respiratory protection equipment, and must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire date. Must obtain a 40-hour HazWoper Certification as per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and must attend an 8-hour refresher course annually to maintain certification.
Operations Assignment: Must obtain a Grade I (or higher) Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification (depending on assignment) from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) or equivalent certification from another state through reciprocity with Arizona within 6 months of Intern start date and must maintain this certification. Certification through reciprocity must be obtained within 3 months of starting the internship.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing, as outlined in City policy and procedures.
How to Apply:
Please contact Marathon Staffing at 480-654-4606 for additional information about how to apply for this position:
or visit their website at www.marathonstaffing.com
Click Here to download and complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. You MUST submit the questionnaire to Marathon with your application/resume to be considered for this position.
For information on the Internship Program:
Please contact Erik Hansen at erik.hansen@mesaaz.gov or (480) 644-2649 for additional information.This position is recruited and hired through Marathon Staffing Temporary Agency and will not be entitled to City of Mesa benefits.
Length of assignment is up to one year. Contact Marathon Staffing at 480-654-4606 or visit www.marathonstaffing.com for additional information.
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3608.pdf
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