Trades Technician I, II, III or IV (Water Reclamation)

Class Summary Job Description This position is responsible for performing maintenance, grounds keeping and site-wide housekeeping duties in the wastewater treatment plant.
Essential Duties Assisting with installations, repairs, and general maintenance in functional area.
Performing preventative maintenance on equipment in functional area.
Assisting with various construction duties in functional area for County facilities Preparing job site for repair or installation Performing other duties of a similar nature or level Performing grounds maintenance Picking up and delivering supplies and materials Assisting employees with moving or modifying furniture Receiving deliveries Performing basic troubleshooting on electrical equipment Other Job Requirements/Information This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, dusts, gases, workspace restrictions, and travel.
This position may be required: 24 hours on call assignment, overtime, or working weekends, holidays, 10-hour, 12-hour, and rotating shifts.
Grade/Annual Starting Salary Level I (Grade A123) - $34,789.
00 Level II (Grade B213) - $41,062.
00 Level III (Grade B233) - $48,658.
00 Level IV (Grade B313) - $52,916.
00 Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications Trades Tech I: High School diploma or GED Valid driver's license Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Class A commercial driver's license must be obtained with 12 months of employment.
Trades Tech II: High School diploma or GED Two years of trades experience Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Class A commercial driver's license must be obtained with 12 months of employment.
Valid driver's license.
Trades Tech III: High School diploma or GED Four years of trades experience Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Class A commercial driver's license must be obtained with 12 months of employment.
Valid driver's license.
Trades Tech IV: High School diploma or GED Valid driver's license; Five years of progressively responsible mechanical or electrical trades experience, some of which is in a supervisory capacity Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click one of the below links; Level I Level II Level III Level IV Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
Additional Information Department of Water Resources Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (Department) is a publicly-owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community.
The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation.
The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations.
The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource.
About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years.
Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system.
The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta.
Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.
S.
population is within a two-hour flight.
Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.
Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure.
To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors.
The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation.
Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials.
These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law.
In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
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Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own.
For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!Health Medical plans for active and retired employees Dental and vision plans Prescription drug planWellness Onsite Employee Wellness Center 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Immunizations Wellness education and incentive programs Annual wellness fairFamily and Career Training and professional development opportunities Family planning benefits Four weeks of paid parental leaveTime Annual/Sick Leave 12 paid holidays per calendar year 1 paid floating holiday per calendar yearMoney Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available Health Savings Account (HSA) available Retirement and Savings Plans 401(a) Defined Contribution 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Longevity pay Tuition reimbursement Financial education programsProtection Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Critical illness and accident insurance Hospital indemnity insurance Identity theft protectionTo learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County