Pollution Control Aide

Works under the supervision of the Industrial Pretreatment Technician in the Public Works Division. Assists the Pollution Control Inspector in conducting inspections of sewer lines and to determine sewer repair needs throughout the City and County including alleys, woods and flood areas. Loads and unloads necessary equipment from truck; removes manhole covers and climbs into manhole to place and retrieve equipment;

helps setup camera in sewer line by attaching pulling cable to camera and positioning camera in sewer line; detaches camera from cable, rewinds cable into reel, and disassembles equipment; administers appropriate chemicals per instructions from the Pollution Control Inspector; services, adjusts and makes minor repairs to electronic equipment; assists in performing smoke testing by helping to unload machine from truck and pulling starter to release smoke into sewer lines;

informs residents of work being performed in the area; drives wash truck (over 1000 gallons) to work site; and may ride in small boat to perform inspections during flood seasons.

Works under the supervision of the Industrial Pretreatment Technician in the Public Works Division. Assists the Pollution Control Inspector in conducting inspections of sewer lines and to determine sewer repair needs throughout the City and County including alleys, woods and flood areas. Loads and unloads necessary equipment from truck; removes manhole covers and climbs into manhole to place and retrieve equipment;

helps setup camera in sewer line by attaching pulling cable to camera and positioning camera in sewer line; detaches camera from cable, rewinds cable into reel, and disassembles equipment; administers appropriate chemicals per instructions from the Pollution Control Inspector; services, adjusts and makes minor repairs to electronic equipment; assists in performing smoke testing by helping to unload machine from truck and pulling starter to release smoke into sewer lines;

informs residents of work being performed in the area; drives wash truck (over 1000 gallons) to work site; and may ride in small boat to perform inspections during flood seasons.

Works under the supervision of the Industrial Pretreatment Technician in the Public Works Division. Assists the Pollution Control Inspector in conducting inspections of sewer lines and to determine sewer repair needs throughout the City and County including alleys, woods and flood areas. Loads and unloads necessary equipment from truck; removes manhole covers and climbs into manhole to place and retrieve equipment;

helps setup camera in sewer line by attaching pulling cable to camera and positioning camera in sewer line; detaches camera from cable, rewinds cable into reel, and disassembles equipment; administers appropriate chemicals per instructions from the Pollution Control Inspector; services, adjusts and makes minor repairs to electronic equipment; assists in performing smoke testing by helping to unload machine from truck and pulling starter to release smoke into sewer lines;

informs residents of work being performed in the area; drives wash truck (over 1000 gallons) to work site; and may ride in small boat to perform inspections during flood seasons.

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Requires traversing uneven ground in woods, weeded areas and flood lands and ability to climb into manholes. Requires pulling, reaching and removing with assistance manhole covers which weigh approximately 150 lbs.

Majority of work is performed outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions and temperatures. May be exposed to traffic, insects, weeds, and poisonous plants. May be exposed to emulsifiers, insecticides, sewer solvents, bacteria, etc.

High school graduate or equivalent with some experience or training which enables one to perform essential job functions; ability to understand written and verbal instructions; and must have a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Drug testing rules.