Pollution Control Technician I

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time

General Statement

Under supervision gathers samples of water from streams, waterways, and industrial waste discharges for use in laboratory analysis and performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Gathers water samples manually or with automatic sampling devices; places them into appropriate containers.
  • Removes manhole covers and handles a variety of heavy equipment.
  • Fills out log sheet on samples, records observations of visible qualities of the liquid sample; tags samples and identifies with names, addresses, times, dates and other pertinent information.
  • Cleans and maintains sampling equipment, vehicles, Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) generator trailer units, and work stations.

Other Job Functions

  • Adds preservatives to samples.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions

May involve exposure to industrial equipment or operations, and may involve contact with hazardous or toxic material. May require frequent exposure to a variety of weather conditions.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to perform all principal requirements of the job, including lifting heavy objects.
  • Ability to accurately record information regarding samples.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent. Possession of a valid driver's license.

Substitution

None

Promotional Requirement

  • None
  • 30+ days ago
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