Service Maintenance Wastewater Collections Operator

Title:
Service Maintenance Wastewater Collections

Reports to:
Wastewater Collections Crew Lead

Group/Department:
Wastewater Operations

Labor Category:
Union, Non-exempt

Wage: $22.953 - 31.879 per hour

Job Summary:

Works on wastewater collections construction and where required will maintain, repair, and install wastewater system components. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures set forth by the EPA/ Collection Systems industry standards in maintaining and operating wastewater collection system. Ensures that the wastewater /collections system is operational 24/7 which includes maintenance of pumps, conveyors, blowers, vacuum equipment, and other wastewater collection equipment are functioning properly.

Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures. Process incoming service orders within a 24-hour time period.

• Advanced knowledge and use of instrumentation equipment and computer software such as MS Office Programs.
• Ability to operate large machinery, backhoe, dump truck and excavator.
• Ability to operate video and television monitoring equipment to perform diagnostics on wastewater lines.
• Ability to use a high‑pressure vacuum cleaner.
• Heavy pipe construction equipment operation experience.
• Multi‑task oriented and ability to set priorities.
• Well organized, accurate, and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor when answering customer inquiries.
• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift, on average, 30‑50 lbs. daily.
• Support and promotes Magna Water District Vision Statement, Mission Statement and Guiding Principles.

General Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The requirements of this position provide that the employee work in a safety sensitive manner and should carry out his/her duties as such.

• Graduation from High School or G.E.D; and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Wastewater sampling and testing experience preferred
• One year of water utility service maintenance experience or in a related field preferred.
• Heavy pipe construction equipment operation experience preferred.

Technical training in inspection, construction management or equivalent preferred. High School Diploma required.

• Valid Utah Class D driver's license.
• Commercial Driver's License Class A tanker endorsement preferred, or to obtain the C.D.L within 90 days
• Water Operator Certification Grade I within one year.
• Wastewater Operator Certification Grade I within one year.
• Wastewater Operator Certification Grade II within two years.
• Wastewater Operator Certification Grade III within four years.
• Wastewater Operator Certification Grade IV within six years.