Sewer Operator , II, III & IV

General Purpose

Performs a variety of entry level skilled duties related to the maintenance and repair of city sewer collection system.

Works under general supervision of the Street & Sewer Supervisor, Sewer System Operator III or II while in training or on a project-by-project basis.

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• Sewer maintenance and repair: installs and maintains sewer collection system components; operates hand or power equipment (tapping machine, jackhammer, compactor, rodding machine, etc.); maintains irrigation systems; cleans ditches to ensure water flow; performs seasonal burning; clears obstructions from grates; constructs or improves channels.
• Maintenance of main lines: inspects lines for leaks or malfunctions; bolts leak-proof collars; seals joints; opens clogged lines with appropriate equipment; cleans lines and flushes; operates high-pressure line-cleaning equipment; may enter manholes to remove obstructions.
• Manhole work: conducts surveys, uses hand and power tools, replaces or resets grade rings to bring manholes to road grade; may act as a safety flagman during highway operations.
• System monitoring: travels routes to monitor line condition, records flow meter readings, removes debris; observes work by contract line installation/maintenance contractors; assists contractors in locating lines.
• Compliance and safety: observes connections to assure compliance with methods; may issue stop-work orders; monitors to prevent illegal connections, tampering, or dumping; initiates corrective actions per policy.
• Code compliance: inspects sewer lateral connections for Utah Plumbing Code compliance; issues stop-work orders for nonconforming connections; monitors to prevent illegal connections and initiates corrective action.
• TV and records: oversees operation and maintenance of televising equipment; provides training and maintains cleaning records and TV logs; submits reports and informs supervisor of maintenance needs based on TV results.
• Other duties: performs cleaning and inspection of sewer mains; may enter manholes to clear obstructions; performs related duties as required.

Washington City provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package including a healthcare plan (no out-of-pocket expense for employee/dependent coverage), a dental plan (no out-of-pocket expense for the employee; dependents may incur costs), and a vision plan. The city offers a $50,000 life insurance policy, AD&D, LTD, and a retirement plan. Washington City contributes 4.5% to a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

Benefits are effective on the first day of work. The city provides 12 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days per year, plus vacation accruals.

EEO statement:
It is the policy of Washington City to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity standards in all phases of personnel administration: job structuring, recruitment, examination, selection, appointment, placement, training, upward mobility, discipline, discharge, etc., without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or veteran status.

Background checks and drug screening evaluations are required for potential new hires prior to an offer of employment. If the applicant is under 18, parental or guardian written consent is required for the background check and drug screening.