Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

The CLR Department manages over 260000 acres of County conservation lands including 13 active cattle ranches iconic natural resource parks such as Tucson Mountain Park Colossal Cave Mountain Park and Agua Caliente Park and a variety of open space properties. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in remote areas in extremes of heat humidity dust and cold; in areas with venomous reptiles and insects and cactus and in areas near the US-Mexico border.

The position of Well Operator requires a motivated employee to maintain and install well equipment including but not limited to pumps motors solar systems and plumbing equipment.

Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Works in remote locations and harsh weather conditions while maintaining operational reliability and safety standards.

• Lifts and transports heavy tools materials and supplies as required for field operations.

• Properly uses and maintains safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  

This position requires two certifications to be obtained within one year of employment.

ADEQ Water Distribution Certification Grade 1

Certified Pesticide Applicator Certification

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Operates and maintains water wells pumps and disinfection equipment to ensure a safe and reliable water supply;

• Fabricates constructs installs and repairs heavy-duty industrial equipment and machinery such as deep well pumps water booster pumps solar equipment and piping systems horizontal/vertical drive pumps and controllers;

• Monitors water system performance collects water samples and performs tests to ensure compliance with water quality standards;

• Adjusts chemical feed systems and operational settings to maintain required disinfection levels;

• Conducts routine inspections of equipment pipelines and facility grounds to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards;

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on water system equipment and related facilities;

• Maintains detailed logs records and photo documentation of system operations testing results and maintenance activities;

• Operates and maintains work vehicles and other motorized equipment used in field operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalency AND two years of experience in water utility construction or industrial maintenance.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

One year with Pima County in a Utility Maintenance Wastewater Maintenance and/or Operations Parks or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license isat time of application.ValidAZdriver license isat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicants suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Some positions may require possession of a valid Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 1 Water Distribution System Operator Certification within one year of appointment or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Some positions may require Arizona certification as an herbicide/pesticide applicator or backflow device inspector/repair person or installer etc. at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.This position will require apost-job offer physicaland/or drug position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:Lifts and transports heavy tools materials and supplies as required for field operations. Properly uses and maintains safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). Frequently required to lift push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Other physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position.

Working Conditions:Works in remote locations and harsh weather conditions. Other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.