Sewer Maintenance Worker

Please note:
In addition to base pay listed on the job posting, this position may qualify for a Market Adjustment Supplement Pay of up to $5.85 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Under general direction and reporting to the Field Operations Manager, the Sewer Maintenance Worker operates medium and heavy equipment and performs and supervises performance of a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, construction and operation of public works and park facilities; and performs other duties as assigned.

• Operates roller, backhoe/loader, excavator, skid loader, sewer jet/vac vehicle, pumps, hydraulic impact hammer, self-propelled street sweeper, front end loader, snowplow, snow go, jet flusher, sewer television truck, aerial bucket, anti-icing unit, and other equipment and vehicles in various maintenance and construction tasks
• Repairs or replaces curbs, sections of concrete and asphalt streets, walls, and steps.
• Carrying resources on jobsites to include concrete forms, tools, and other resources.
• Responds to internal and external questions and requests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Excavates and back fills trenches with hand tools; cleans and inspects sanitary and storm sewers; cleans ditches and drainage systems; loads and unloads trucks containing heavy materials; shovels asphalt/rock, sand, gravel and spreads and rakes asphalt; and operates miscellaneous manual and power tools including jack hammer, air compressor, pick, shovel, sledgehammer, grinder, drill and pipe wrench.
• Repairs or replaces storm intakes, catch basins, culverts, manholes, and water boxes.
• Repairs or replaces Street, Stop, Wayfinding signs and meter poles.
• Prepares and places barricades for projects and safety purposes.
• Cut and trim grass, weeds, and trees from right of way.
• Performs general grounds maintenance, basic painting, repair and maintenance assignments.
• Takes initiative to cross train self and others in various areas to strengthen knowledge base and provide support to other departments or divisions.
• Performs extensive snow and ice control operational duties - individually, as a team member, or as a team leader.
• Assists other departments with various duties as necessary.
• Checks tires, oil, lubricants, water levels, lights and fuel in vehicles and equipment; washes, adjusts, and performs minor repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment; and maintains time and other records.
• Consistently ensures and reinforces the proper use and compliance of safety protocols, both on and off job sites, for self and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operation and Control – Using equipment or systems, including rollers, backhoe/loaders, sewer jet/vac vehicles, pumps, hydraulic impact hammers, street sweepers, front-end loaders, snowplows, jet flushers, sewer rodder equipment, sewer television trucks, aerial buckets, anti-icing units, and related vehicles and machinery. Ability to operate tools such as jackhammers, air compressors, picks, shovels, grinders, drills, sledgehammers, and pipe wrenches.

Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure machinery and equipment are functioning properly during sewer system maintenance, snow/ice operations, and construction activities.

Control Precision – Quickly and accurately adjusting the controls of machines, trucks, or other heavy equipment used in sewer maintenance, street repair, and snow/ice operations.

Multi-Limb Coordination – Using arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down when operating large maintenance vehicles and equipment or performing manual labor tasks such as trenching, shoveling, lifting, and raking materials.

Depth Perception – Determining the distance between objects, assessing spatial relationships, and safely navigating, excavating, or operating vehicles and equipment in tight spaces, trenches, and rights-of-way.

Reaction Time – Quickly moving hands, fingers, or feet in response to audio, visual, or situational cues when operating vehicles, responding to emergencies, or adjusting equipment controls.

Arm-Hand Steadiness – Keeping…