Wastewater Conveyance System Monitor I

About the role

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department seeks a skilled individual to join their Odor Abatement team. This position involves managing complex odor control sites, equipment, and control systems within the wastewater conveyance system.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, and maintains flow monitoring, CCTV, and odor control equipment in the wastewater conveyance systems.
• Inspects, collects, and documents data related to odor levels, flow, pipeline condition, obstructions, meter operation, and other pertinent information.
• Sets up and operates traffic control devices to ensure safe entry into manholes for installation, operation, and service of metering equipment.
• Answers public inquiries about sanitary sewerage systems and provides information regarding system functions and conditions.
• Selects wastewater monitoring locations for reliable sample collection, flow metering, CCTV inspections, and odor level assessments.
• Collaborates with Conveyance, Industrial Wastewater Control, and Treatment Plants to avoid service disruptions while complying with state and federal permit regulations.
• Performs special surveys to gather data for stormwater inflow determination, rate setting, and planning and engineering purposes.
• Develops and implements improved or new techniques and procedures for measuring wastewater flow and odor levels.
• Maintains, monitors, disassembles, cleans, reassembles, installs, and tests equipment, making necessary adjustments and minor repairs.
• Maintains and operates assigned County equipment and vehicles.
• Creates and maintains automated file systems for documented collected data and report production.
• Assists in training personnel in procedures and techniques for metering sanitary sewage flow, performing CCTV inspections, and controlling odors in the conveyance systems.

Requirements

• Completion of three college-level classes in physical or environmental science and six months of experience in environmental technology or relevant experience.
• One year of experience in the maintenance and/or operation of sanitary sewage infrastructure or similar industrial facilities and equipment.
• Minimum two (2) years experience working with meters, sensors, or similar electrical equipment in a field setting.
• Minimum two (2) years experience operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting small equipment including pumps and motors.
• Minimum one (1) year experience utilizing specialized computer software for maintenance tracking and repairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with meters, sensors, or similar electrical equipment in a field setting.
• Minimum two (2) years experience operating, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting small equipment including pumps and motors.
• Minimum one (1) year experience utilizing specialized computer software used for maintenance tracking and repairs.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $23.98 - $28.19 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and will be determined by the department's needs.