Collections System Technician I​/II

Collections Systems Technician I/II

Under immediate or general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work of sewers, pump stations, streets, maintenance holes, collection pipelines, storm drains, drainage channels, access roads, and related public works facilities; operates and maintains light and moderately heavy power driven equipment; installs and repairs underground sewer pipes; removes blockages from sewer and storm drain lines;

and performs related work as required.

Receives immediate or general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. Collections Systems Technicians II's may provide technical and functional supervision while working in the field, as well as training to lower level staff.

This is the entry-level classification in the Collections Systems Technician series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform maintenance and repair duties related to the City's collections system. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates the skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Collections Systems Technician II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the Collections Systems Technician series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Collections Systems Technician I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work of sewers, pump stations, streets, maintenance holes, collection pipelines, storm drains, drainage channels, access roads, and related public works facilities.
• Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, light and heavy equipment, power tools, and other equipment including motorized and hydraulic equipment, jackhammers, sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, hydraulic vacuum truck, front loader, backhoe, CCTV truck, and related equipment.
• Removes blockages from sewer and storm drain lines via power rodding machines, hydraulic jets, and other equipment; inspects sewer lines for collapse or infiltration via CCTV; responds to sanitary and storm sewer overflows and flooding problems.
• Sets up traffic safety devices and barricades.
• Trains personnel in the safe and proper operation of a wide variety of maintenance and construction equipment.
• Receives assignments and assists in, plans, and lays out the work of a crew; schedules and assigns specific duties to crew personnel; checks the work of field personnel.
• Assists supervisor in selecting materials and estimating material and labor costs for jobs assigned; ensures needed supplies, materials, and equipment are on hand; records daily labor, material, and equipment costs; maintains related records.
• Operates and checks the operation of sanitary/storm sewer facilities, pumps, motors, valves, filters, programmable controllers, auxiliary engines, and related equipment.
• Performs utility connection inspections.
• Removes silt, debris, and aquatic plants which reduce or impede flows or capacity of conveyance to detention ponds and channels.
• Sets up sampling and flow monitoring equipment and collects samples.
• Applies herbicides to control weeds, trees, brush, and invasive plants; maintains safe and fire-free buffer around City assets.
• Receives work orders electronically; prepares, maintains, and inputs detailed logs, records, and reports of maintenance and repair activities via mobile and stationary digital devices into automated software systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, practices, materials, and processes used in the construction and maintenance of streets, sewers, lift stations, storm drains, and related facilities. Principles and practices of maintenance and construction. Principles of wastewater and stormwater system maintenance and repairs. Procedures and techniques of concrete and asphalt work. Pumps, motor valves, meters, small engine components, and other apparatus involved in wastewater collections.

Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions.…