Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainee (Industrial Mechanic) at Arlington County Government

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

100880.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Repair, Pump Maintenance, Hydraulics, Welding, Blueprint Reading, Industrial Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Valve Maintenance, Vibration Analysis, Laser Alignment, Root Cause Failure Analysis, Oil Analysis, CDL Class B, Forklift Operation, First Aid, CPR

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. Do you have hands-on experience with engines, pumps, valves, hydraulics, or industrial equipment? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DES]is seeking skilled mechanics and maintenance professionals to join the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) [https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/Water-Utilities/Sewer/Wastewater-Treatment/Water-Pollution-Control-Plant]as Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainees (WMT) through a paid apprenticeship program! The WPCP is a state-of-the-art, highly automated advanced wastewater treatment facility capable of treating more than 40 million gallons of wastewater per day. Selected candidates will participate in a structured four-year job training/work apprenticeship program, which offers a career path from Wastewater Maintenance Technician/Trainee to the highest-level Wastewater Maintenance Technician at full performance. 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

Perform maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, and industrial equipment at a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility. Participate in a structured four-year apprenticeship program to advance from trainee to full performance level.