NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Wastewater Operator Trainee
Clovis, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$12.59/hr - $18.89/hrNEOGOV is seeking a Wastewater Operator Trainee for the City of Clovis, NM. This entry-level position involves working in the operations, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment and collection system.
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Responsibilities
Monitors and may regulate the rate of flow of raw sewage into the plant and between each treatment operation under the direction of the Superintendent or higher-level operator
Reads and records a variety of meters and flow-charts keeping a daily log of operations
Operates, cleans, and repairs bar-screen apparatus, grit and grease chamber, rotating bridges, tractors, loaders, composting equipment, and other related machinery
Takes scheduled laboratory samples at various locations under the direction of the Superintendent or higher-level operator
Performs preventive maintenance tasks, repacks pumps, oils pumps and motors under direction of Superintendent or higher-level operator
Assists in the major overhaul and repair of plant equipment under the direction of Superintendent or higher-level operator
Performs custodial work such as sweeping, mopping and scrubbing to keep buildings and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
Maintains WWTP landscaping, farm crops and farm operations
Attends short schools, training programs and seminars that will enhance one knowledge assigned by the Superintendent or higher-level operator
Excavates with backhoe, bobcat, shovels, picks and other hand tools around sewer lines in order to expose problem areas. These areas may consist of exposing gas, water, electrical, cable and fiber optic lines prior to finding the city sewer line
Repairs sewer lines by replacing sections of lines or patching under the direction of the Superintendent or higher-level operator
Installs new sewer lines under the direction of the Superintendent or higher-level operator
Builds, raises or lowers manhole structures under direction of Superintendent or higher-level operator
Unstops sewer lines manually and by using high pressure sewer cleaning equipment
May operate dump trucks, front end loaders, and back hoe under direction of Superintendent or higher-level operator
Performs preventive maintenance on sewer collection system by flushing out lines on a scheduled basis
Serves a seven-day after hour, weekend and storm call back duty on a rotating basis with other wastewater division staff
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Valid New Mexico Commercial Drivers' license including the appropriate endorsements, or able to obtain permit within 90 days, and licenses within 6 months
Must obtain a Level I Operators Certification within the first two years of employment
Hands-on experience in mechanical, plumbing and/or equipment operations fields is a plus
Ability to communicate and work well with co-workers, and citizens
Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services
Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies
Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions
Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment
Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required
Benefits
Cigna Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term/Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Choices
Time Off
Tuition Assistance – job related
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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