Wastewater Technician 1st shift

Key Responsibilities: 

Waste management 

·       Proper containment, labeling, staging, and storage of carious hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., RCRA)

·       Operate forklifts to safely transport waste materials and containers

·       Coordinate waste pickups and shipments, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance 

Industrial Waste Water 

·       Operate and maintain the on-site wastewater treatment system, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with regulatory discharge limits

·       Perform and record daily system checks, flow rates, pH levels, and chemical dosing

·       Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly wastewater reports to the City of Phoenix

·       Maintain accurate inventory of wastewater treatment chemicals and order supplies as needed 

Fume Scrubber Monitoring 

·       Conduct daily checks on fume scrubber systems and ensure proper chemical dosing 

·       Monitor and log pH levels and chemical feed operations to ensure effective pollutant removal 

·       Ensure adequate inventory of scrubber system chemicals and coordinate replenishment 

Maintenance 

·       Perform routine preventative maintenance on wastewater treatment systems.

Pumps, valves.

Sensors, and associated equipment to ensure optimal operation and prevent breakdowns

·       Troubleshoot an resolve equipment malfunctions, leaks, clogs, and alarms in wastewater and fume scrubber system 

·       Maintain equipment logs, service records, and maintenance schedules according to manufacturer guidelines and internal procedures 

·       Conduct routine inspection and calibration of monitoring devices, chemical feed pumps, and level sensors 

·       Monitor and replace filters, gaskets, tubing, and fittings ass needed to maintain the system 

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

·       Conduct routine inspections of eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, fire control valves, spill kits, etc. 

·       Support day to day activities, including audits, safety walks, etc. 

·       Assist with EHS documentation , training support, and incident response activities as needed

Physical & Environmental Requirements

·       Ability to lift up to ____ pounds and work in environments with exposure to industrial chemicals, fumes,  and noise 

·       Required to wear PPE including gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and protective clothing 

·       Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions