Apprentice Wastewater Maintenance Technician - Nisqually Tribal Member Only

NATURE OF WORK: This position is responsible for keeping plant machinery and buildings operating with maximum efficiency and minimum downtime

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on equipment and make necessary repairs and corrections to maintain maximum productions quality
• Move, adjust, repair and install new and existing equipment and perform scheduled maintenance on machinery
• Keep plant, equipment, and work area clean and organized
• Maintain safety standards as directed and required
• Operate Wastewater Treatment System as assigned
• Rebuild mechanical and process equipment as assigned
• Process paperwork related to work assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Knowledge of machine operating
• Skill in the use of general hand tools, heat sensing devices, power tools, electronic meters, pressure testing devices, welding and air tools
• Ability to withstand extreme heat and cool
• Ability to frequently lift, stand, bend, and stoop
• Ability to descent and climb a maximum of 30 rungs to access system pump stations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to utilize a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus requiring adequate respiratory function
• Ability to detect and differentiate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe's insurance
• Must be able to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends as required