Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainee at Arlington County Government

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

98883.2

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wastewater Systems Overview, Safety, CMMS, Pump Computer, Backflow Preventer, Crane Truck Operation, Backhoe Operation, Skid Loader Operation, Rigging, Overhead Crane Operation, Laser Alignment, Vibration Analysis, Root Cause Failure, Oil Analysis, Structural Welding, Pipe Welding

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is hiring a Wastewater Maintenance Technician Trainee in the Wastewater Pollution Control Plant (WPCP), for an on-the-job training/work apprenticeship program, which offers a career path to the highest level of mechanic at WPCP. The apprenticeship program is a structured four-year process of training, certifying, and compensating employees, as they move through four trainee levels to a full-performance Wastewater Maintenance Technician (WMT) position within four years of hire date. Permanent status is achieved only after completing all training and certification requirements for full-performance WMT. The WPCP is a state-of-the-art, highly automated advanced wastewater treatment facility, capable of treating more than 40 million gallons per day of high-quality effluent through wastewater treatment systems and equipment, such as automated de-watering centrifuges and influent lift stations. The apprenticeship program includes: Extensive County-paid technical courses and training using the TPC training system, such as wastewater systems overview, safety, CMMS, WEF pump computer, backflow preventer, crane truck/backhoe/skid loader/rigging/overhead crane operation, laser alignment, vibration analysis, root cause failure, oil analysis, and other required trainings; A structural and pipe welding certification and CDL License; Defined expectations of accomplishment at each level or subject to separation from training; and A compensation plan based upon the achievement of new skills through comprehensive testing, certification, and demonstrated application of skills.

Responsibilities

This role is part of a structured four-year on-the-job training/work apprenticeship program at the Wastewater Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) to advance to a full-performance Wastewater Maintenance Technician (WMT). Responsibilities involve extensive training, certifying, and compensating employees as they acquire skills in maintaining state-of-the-art wastewater treatment systems and equipment.