Sewer Technician , Sewer Technician or Sewer Technician

This posting will be used to fill 1 vacancy and depending on your qualifications will be used to fill a Sewer Technician 1, 2 or 3.

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Public Works located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision, the Sewer Technician 1, 2 or 3 performs semi-skilled work related to the maintenance, repair and construction of sewer system infrastructure.

• Sewer Technician 1 salary range: Employer-Paid PERS: $22.7003 - $31.7805 hourly / $47,216.53 - $66,103.44 annually;
  Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $27.3854 - $38.3396 hourly / $56,961.58 - $79,746.42 annually
• Sewer Technician 2 salary range: Employer-Paid PERS: $24.5270 - $34.3376 hourly / $51,016.16 - $71,422.26 annually;
  Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $29.5889 - $41.4245 hourly / $61,544.86 - $86,162.96 annually
• Sewer Technician 3 salary range: Employer-Paid PERS: $26.9797 - $37.7717 hourly / $56,117.88 - $78,565.24 annually;
  Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $32.5480 - $45.5671 hourly / $67,699.84 - $94,779.62 annually

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• Excavate, inspect, flush, clean and repair sewer and mains and lines; perform repair of leaks.
• Operate a variety of construction equipment (e.g., dump trucks, backhoe, front loader, rodder, jack hammer).
• Locate and mark underground sewer infrastructure.
• Utilize specialized equipment to inspect condition of pipes and for locating laterals.
• Clean and maintain work facilities and job sites as required.
• Perform dye tests; perform confined space entries utilizing proper safety precautions.
• Ensure use of proper traffic control measures in accordance with regulations and best practices.
• Read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, specifications and manuals for installation and repair projects.
• Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Maintain records of work performed and materials used.
• Drive City vehicles to work sites and transport materials and coworkers as required; may work from lift trucks, ladders and other elevating devices.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and City staff and act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

• Education and Experience: Equivalent to a High School education or GED; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• Education and Experience: Equivalent to a High School education or GED, and two (2) years of public works maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• Education and Experience: Equivalent to a High School education or GED, and three (3) years of public works maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

• Must obtain a valid class B driver's license within eight (8) months of employment.
• Must obtain a Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) or California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Sewer Collections Grade 1 certificate within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Must obtain the OSHA 10 certificate within three (3) months of employment.
• Must obtain the flagger certificate within eight (8) months of employment.
• Must obtain a Confined Space Entry certificate within eight (8) months of employment.
• Must satisfactorily pass a pre‑employment physical examination and a Respiratory Fit test.

• Must possess a valid class A driver’s license.
• Must possess OSHA 10 certification.
• Must possess CWEA/Nevada Sewer Collections Grade 2 certification.
• Must possess flagger certification.
• Must possess Confined Space Entry Certification.
• Must take a pre‑employment physical examination and…