Industrial Waste Technician

Overview

Under general supervision, perform work of moderate difficulty in securing information for regulation and control of industrial wastes, treatment plant discharges and stream pollution.

Essential Functions:

• Obtain representative samples of industrial wastes at designated locations
• Collect water samples from various sewage treatment plants and streams within the District for monitoring purposes
• Obtain information on industrial wastewater flow and on the characteristics thereof
• Perform specified field analysis to determine water quality and wastewater characteristics
• Install, operate, calibrate and maintain field sampling, flow measuring and various other monitoring equipment
• Assist in the compilation and tabulation of field sampling data
• Assist in locating sources of industrial and other wastes in sewers, treatment plants and streams
• Use various electronic instruments and other monitoring instruments
• Prepare reports and notes that reflect sampling procedures and site conditions and provides important and accurate site information
• Maintains good professional working relationships with industrial personnel and the public

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly
• Move/Traverse: Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated: Rarely
• Transport/Lifting: Frequently
• Transport/Carrying: Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Occasionally
• Ascend/Descend: Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping: Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling: Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching: Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Handling: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Feeling: Constantly
• Communicate/Talking: Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Constantly
• Coordination: Constantly

Work Environment

• Extreme cold: Rarely
• Extreme heat: Rarely
• Humidity: Rarely
• Wet: Rarely
• Noise: Constantly
• Hazards: Frequently
• Temperature Change: Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely
• Vibration: Rarely

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Training and Experience:

• Highschool diploma/GED
• Vocational school with courses in mathematics, chemistry and mechanics
• Two (2) years of experience in pollution sampling, analysis and related public contact work

Desirabie Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of hydraulics and mechanics as related to wastewater or waste collection
• Good knowledge in operating, calibrating and maintaining a variety of both simple and complex field equipment and instruments to compile information and data, and record instrument readings
• Knowledge of safety precautions and use of safety equipment
• Skill in applying approved techniques in making water quality analysis and inspections
• Ability to keep field notes and make reports
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to meet and talk effectively with industry representatives and the public

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which employee resides.

Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety
sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this
position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

All current employees must have a 'Meets Expectations' or 'Proficient' rating on their most recent performance evaluation to be eligible.