What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Water Technician position at Three Affiliated Tribes?
DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY : Operate, monitor, maintain, and to trouble-shoot the wastewater system and wastewater facilities permitted under the Three Affiliated Tribes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Perform weekly inspections and maintenance of various wastewater facilities located throughout the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. Perform maintenance and repair of the wastewater systems and their facilities. Record inspections, maintenance, and repairs made to wastewater facilities in conformance with U.S. EPA Region 8 standards. Properly collect, store, and deliver wastewater effluent for testing. On call response to emergencies and the breakdown of wastewater systems and their facilities. Operate, maintain, and repair department vehicles and heavy equipment. Maintain and repair department facilities. Load vehicles with bulk water for delivery. Deliver bulk water to various homesites. Clean / dispose of septic tank sewage at various homesites. Ensure a safe work environment and that safety standards are met. Work towards receiving certifications in wastewater collection and wastewater treatment. Maintain open communication with the immediate supervisor and department director. Other duties as assigned.NOTE : The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties assigned any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES : KnowledgeOn the job training will be provided.Skills Must be able to operate department equipment, vehicles, and heavy equipment Must have skill in the operation of a variety of common hand tools and power tools, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator and a variety of lab equipment, and basic computer skills Must be able to work in an office setting using office equipment / softwareAbilities The ability to lift 50 pounds The ability to climb and descend ladders and rungsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED Must have a North Dakota Driver's LicenseWORKING CONDITIONS : Work is performed in both inside and outside conditions all year round Working with hand tools, power tools, mechanical / electrical equipment, and chemicals May include working in confined spacesNote : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with TAT policies and Federal Indian regulations for such preference. THE MANDAN, HIDATSA, ARIKARA TRIBES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, GENETICS OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED AND NORTH DAKOTA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT.PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THE AGENCY ENROLLED.
