Wastewater System Technician Ii

Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources and we have an outstanding opportunity for a Wastewater System Technician II to join our team and proudly support Cary’s commitment to providing excellent service to our citizens through its wastewater collection efforts.

As a Wastewater System Technician II, you have a unique opportunity to change lives through exceptional service. In this role you will perform routine to difficult technical work in the maintenance of the wastewater collection system and easement network for Cary. This work is vital in maintaining 1,000 plus miles of sanitary sewer lines, 26K manholes, utility easements and 270 miles of storm water pipe including catch basins.

Our technicians work daily unstopping blockages on sewer laterals and main lines. The position is also responsible for performing acoustic testing on sanitary sewer mains, mowing easements, cleaning sanitary sewer main lines with straight jet, tag‑along trailer jet, and jet‑vacuum combination trucks. Team members are expected to be cross‑trained and work in all areas within the scope of wastewater system work.

A Wastewater System Technician II works more independently than a Technician I, leads a crew of two staff members on daily tasks, and may have specialized responsibilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Wastewater Collection Field Supervisor.

Our ideal candidate is willing to work hard and displays a passion for helping the community. The candidate will be flexible, self‑motivated, and willing to take initiative to complete wastewater system maintenance and repairs. The candidate will be excited to learn new skills and technology. Most importantly, the individual will take pride in their accomplishments and the difference they make in the Cary community.

Candidates must be willing to perform “On‑Call” after‑hours standby duty on a rotating basis where they will respond to sanitary sewer spills (SSOs) as well as blockages on sewer lines. Employees are key members of the Adverse Weather Response team assisting in necessary tasks during or following weather events. They may also assist with seasonal leaf collection, as needed.

• Participates in a comprehensive sewer line maintenance program keeping sewer lines open and working properly.
• Carries out preventative maintenance program.
• Operates jet‑vac truck to clean storm drains and to clean commercial sewer lines identified from acoustic testing.
• Facilitates easement maintenance to include mowing; inspecting easements and manholes; flagging easements for mowing; and delivery of letters for notification of easement cutting.
• Uses acoustic testing equipment to determine commercial sewer line cleaning needs.
• Locates manholes and flags easement boundaries; inspects material to be cut and determines if it is cut by town staff or contractors.
• Locates and inspects manholes for inflow and infiltration issues; creates database of inflow and infiltration issues and GPS manhole locations.
• Works with contractors videoing lines; finds access points for contractors.
• Addresses questions from the public.
• Operates specialized TV equipment to monitor the condition of lines; works with Arc Gis for line locations and documentation of work completed; cameras lines for final inspection.
• Installs and programs flow meters in confined spaces.
• Smoke tests lines to identify problem areas.
• Samples and monitors wastewater discharge.
• Maps lines and maintains files.
• Comprehensive knowledge of jet truck operation to cut roots and flush lines.
• Performs maintenance on equipment.
• Reads industrial meters.
• Maintains storm drains and keeps clear of debris.
• Replaces broken storm drain lids; prepares area around broken drains that cannot be immediately fixed.
• Repairs sewer clean‑outs.
• Responds to sewer calls; unstops blockages using tape or jet depending on nature of the blockage; applies de‑greasing chemicals.
• Responds to sewer spills; builds dams and takes action to contain spill; cleans up spills; pumps sewage if necessary; applies lime, soil, etc. as necessary.
• Responds to sewer odor calls; checks manholes for blockages and talks to homeowners.
• Performs…