Job description

Wastewater Collections Operator-in-Training I

SALARY:$21.23 Hourly
DEPARTMENT: Engineering & Public Works DIVISION: Wastewater Utility

OPENING DATE: 04/27/23 CLOSING DATE: 05/12/23 04:30 PM

HOURS PER WEEK:40

DESCRIPTION:

This position involves shift work that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and being on-call. Additionally, this position also requires recalls for emergencies and weather events. While the base of operations for this position is the Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Facility, there is a large amount of work required in and around lift stations across the community.

This position will require shift work; overtime; call-outs; work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays; and odd shift hours.

We are looking for something with the following qualities: enjoys working with their hands, performing manual labor, and solving equipment or mechanical problems; doesn’t mind working in industrial work environments such as treatment plants; enjoys working with a variety of equipment and tools (dump trucks, fork lifts, etc.); is interested and dedicated to providing excellent customer service for our community; is flexible to work on-call and weekend shift assignments, and potentially work on holidays; is interested in obtaining certification in a specialized area; and Is willing to work as a part of a team, with a goal of sustainability.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is the entry/trainee level of the job class series for the wastewater collections operator positions. Incumbents learn and assist in the maintenance and operation of wastewater collections and treatment facilities while participating in a structured on-the-job training program that prepares the incumbent for further training and promotion. Supervisors/leads define the work assignments, regularly monitor work progress, and provide specific instruction and feedback. Over time, incumbents are assigned tasks that require the use of more advanced skills and are required to work more independently.

Incumbents are eligible for promotion upon assessment by management that the incumbent meets the minimum qualifications for each level and the specific criteria listed in the official description of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

High school graduation or GED certificate.

Other

A valid driver's license at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Requires attendance at and certification (as available) in CPR, First Aid, Traffic Control Flagging and/or Technician and Confined Space Entrant and/or attendant within 18 months of appointment.

Continued employment and advancement opportunities

Continued employment requires completion of the on-the-job training program, meeting or exceeding performance standards, and the following conditions:

Within one year of appointment as a Wastewater Collections Operator-in-Training I, employee must obtain a Wastewater Collections Operator Provisional (P) Certificate issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. The employee will then be eligible for promotion to a Wastewater Collection Operator-in-Training II.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education
If the minimum qualifications require education, or if the minimum qualifications allow for and education is used as a substitute for work experience, applicants must fill in the Education section of the application. If a degree has not been obtained, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts may be required to verify educational credentials being used to meet the minimum qualifications.

Work Experience
Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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For specific questions in reference to this vacancy, applicants may contact the hiring manager.

Joshua Midgett

(907) 586-0393

EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 S. Seward St., Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.23 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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