Executive Accountant II – County Auditor - J04030-12500

Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled, journey-level tasks in the inspection, maintenance, and operation of the City’s wastewater collection systems. Work is generally performed as lead technician of an assigned team, although individuals may be assigned tasks to be performed independently. This position is distinguished from the Wastewater Utility Maintenance Technician class in its higher level of responsibility and required skills, and the complexity of job functions and assignments.

• Acts in the absence of the Crew Leader, having full responsibility for the crew in field activities
• Prioritizes and assigns field tasks to team members
• Makes independent judgments and decisions on assignments, as the need arises
• Inspects, maintains, and operates wastewater collection, and storm water systems
• Performs utility locates (Bluestake) and marks Sanitary, Storm, and Water mainlines and water services using City of Yuma Water, Sanitary, and Storm Atlas
• Operates, maintains, and inspects a variety of wastewater collection vehicles, equipment and tools including the Jet Vac trucks, CCTV inspection van and trailer, utility truck, atmosphere tester, and metal locator, in the completion of various operation, installation, maintenance, and inspection tasks
• Operates PACP certified closed circuit TV inspection computer recording system, using the City’s Distribution/Sewer and Storm Atlas system for normal system assessment or emergency situations
• Maintains computerized records of daily work operations and activities, and “Bluestake” operations; and verifies the accurate work reporting of assigned work crew
• Oversees and performs work in confined spaces, assuring that operations are in compliance with all aspects of the City of Yuma’s Confined Space Policy
• Provides excellent customer service, and responds to and follows up on inquiries and complaints from the general public
• Responds to wastewater collection system maintenance/repair emergencies and may lead crew members during the event
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Computer database entry and basic math principles
• Methods, equipment, and techniques used in the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of water, sanitary, and storm sewer mains, service connections, and all appurtenances
• Hazards of wastewater collection work, and safety measures to be observed, including trench safety, proper selection and use of personal protective equipment and Confined Space Entry procedures
• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance including service, maintenance and hydraulic principles and practices
• Knowledge of advanced level manual and skilled tasks related to the maintenance and operation of the City’s wastewater collection system, including pipe inspection and manhole installation
• Occupational hazards and safety practices and procedures

• Use and care of the tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater and stormwater collection systems
• Reading maps, blueprints, and diagrams
• Understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Proper creation and application of traffic control plans to ensure safety of public and work crew
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City and Departmental staff

Work may involve moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. Vision is required to perform and monitor essential functions, and to complete data entry. The job requires standing, stooping, walking, lifting heavy objects (over 100 pounds), and using heavy equipment and power tools for excavations or similar actions during the course of the workday.

A High School Diploma or GED, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience that includes installing and operating complex wastewater collection and/or storm sewer mains, services, and related structures; or any equivalent combination of experience and additional education or training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this work.