What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Field Technician #2464 - Water & Wastewater Treatment Authority position at Hamilton County Job and Family Services?
Description
Under limited supervision, performs the operation and maintenance of the County Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Grinder, STEP and STEG systems, and inspects service connections and new sewer construction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field and a valid driver’s license.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma and at least two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a sewer system. A valid driver’s license is required.
Safety Sensitive
This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.
Additional Requirements
A State of Tennessee Certification as a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required at the time of hire or must be obtained within two (2) years of date of hire.
Candidates must have the ability to respond to emergency after hour call-outs, including on holidays and weekends, and participate in a stand by or on-call rotation.
Preferred Qualifications
A State of Tennessee Certification as a Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade III, a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred at the time of hire.
Physical Requirements
Work requires moderate physical effort involving considerable driving and walking with limited sitting and standing. Regular visits to construction, collection system, and treatment plant sites are required. Occasional lifting and carrying up to one hundred (100) pounds is required. Required to enter confined spaces.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A or qualification B. Qualification A- An Associate's Degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field and a valid driver's license. OR Qualification B- The equivalent of a high school diploma and at least two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a sewer system. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet qualification A or qualification B?
A State of Tennessee Certification as a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at the time of hire or must be obtained within two (2) years of date of hire. Do you have a State of Tennessee Certification as a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
Candidates must have the ability to respond to emergency after hour call-outs, including on holidays and weekends, and participate in a stand by or on-call rotation. Do you understand this additional requirement?
What is your highest level of education completed?
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in operation and maintenance of a sewer system?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to utilize engineering specifications, construction plans and drawings?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand occupational hazard and effective /proper safety standards, practices and procedures related to equipment operation, heavy labor, and use of hand/power tools and equipment?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to inspect sewer construction projects?
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
Under limited supervision, performs the operation and maintenance of the County Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Grinder, STEP and STEG systems, and inspects service connections and new sewer construction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field and a valid driver’s license.
OR
The equivalent of a high school diploma and at least two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a sewer system. A valid driver’s license is required.
Safety Sensitive
This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” under the definition of 49 CFR Part 40-Department of Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy. This position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing for the following: 1) post offer pre-employment 2) when there is reasonable cause 3) after an on-the-job accident or contributing to an accident 4) on a random basis 5) prior to return to duty after suspension and/or 6) as follow-up. This is additional and also subject to the Rules and Regulations of The Employee Handbook.
Additional Requirements
A State of Tennessee Certification as a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required at the time of hire or must be obtained within two (2) years of date of hire.
Candidates must have the ability to respond to emergency after hour call-outs, including on holidays and weekends, and participate in a stand by or on-call rotation.
Preferred Qualifications
A State of Tennessee Certification as a Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade III, a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred at the time of hire.
Physical Requirements
Work requires moderate physical effort involving considerable driving and walking with limited sitting and standing. Regular visits to construction, collection system, and treatment plant sites are required. Occasional lifting and carrying up to one hundred (100) pounds is required. Required to enter confined spaces.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A or qualification B. Qualification A- An Associate's Degree in Environmental Science or a closely related field and a valid driver's license. OR Qualification B- The equivalent of a high school diploma and at least two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a sewer system. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet qualification A or qualification B?
- Yes, I meet all of the criteria in qualification A.
- Yes, I meet all of the criteria in qualification B.
- I meet some of the criteria in qualification A.
- I meet some of the criteria in qualification B.
- No, I do not meet the criteria for qualification A or qualification B.
A State of Tennessee Certification as a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required at the time of hire or must be obtained within two (2) years of date of hire. Do you have a State of Tennessee Certification as a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
- Yes, I have a State of Tennessee Certification as a Collection System Operator II.
- Yes, I have a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- No, I do not have a State of Tennessee Certification as a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) but I can obtain within two (2) years of date of hire.
- No, I do not have a State of Tennessee Certification as a Collection System Operator II, or a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and I will not be able obtain within two (2) years of date of hire
Candidates must have the ability to respond to emergency after hour call-outs, including on holidays and weekends, and participate in a stand by or on-call rotation. Do you understand this additional requirement?
- Yes
- No
What is your highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in operation and maintenance of a sewer system?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
Do you have direct work experience that required you to utilize engineering specifications, construction plans and drawings?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand occupational hazard and effective /proper safety standards, practices and procedures related to equipment operation, heavy labor, and use of hand/power tools and equipment?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to inspect sewer construction projects?
- Yes
- No
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
