Sewer Maintenance Repairer - BC-

Job Responsibilities

• Constructs, maintains and repairs sewer lines.
• Installs, cuts, and lays clay, cast iron, PVC, or concrete pipes and fittings for sewer extensions to line and grade.
• Cuts pipe and installs saddle wyes in tapping sewer mains to install service laterals.
• Constructs reinforced concrete and brick masonry manholes including appurtenances.
• Repairs broken or leaking sewer mains by trenchless repair methods such as chemical grouting, installing Link Sleeve repair sleeves, replacing or restoring concrete hydraulic cement, etc.
• Uses centrifugal pumps, air compressors, pneumatic tools, concrete mixers, mechanical blowers, sandblasting equipment, electric generators, power sewer‑cleaning machines, Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) equipment, chemical grouting equipment, Link Sleeve equipment, vacuum truck, and hand tools necessary in the construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers.
• Assists in excavation and installation of concrete cradle and backfill.
• Prepares written reports and maintains operational records.
• Operates Vacuum truck (GVW of 26,000 pounds) to clean sewer lines, and a Camera truck (GVW of 14,100 pounds) to inspect sewer lines, chemical grouting, and trenchless repair work.
• May operate a 46,000 GVW vehicle to clean sewer lines with high pressure water and to vacuum debris associated with cleaning process.
• Supervises the work of helpers.
• May act as the supervisor in their absence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and/or obnoxious conditions. May be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must be available for stand‑by duty and be available for immediate response in case of emergency.

• Graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience in general construction or maintenance and repair work involving mechanical, piping, or sewer systems.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai‘i Class B commercial driver license with air brakes and N endorsement at the time of appointment.
• Good driving record as certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations or suspensions for the preceding three (3) years and no moving violations for the preceding one (1) year.
• Current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate.

• Tools, power‑driven equipment, materials and practices used in installing, maintaining, and repairing pipelines and/or sewer systems; and occupational hazards and safety practices used in connection with construction work.

• Lay pipes to line and grade; operate CCTV equipment; operate grouting equipment; use power and hand tools and make simple adjustments on equipment; read sketches and drawings; make emergency repairs; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping:
Heavy.

• Flexible Working Arrangements
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  Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
• Vacation
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  Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave
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  Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays
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  The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development
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  The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program
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  This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
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  You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan
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  The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full‑time and part‑time county employees in the…