Wastewater Collection Equipment Specialist; O

This employee utilizes, maintains, repairs, and assists in the operation of industry specialized equipment used to investigate, clean, repair, and rehabilitate wastewater collection system and stormwater collection system assets. Performs related duties as required.

• Basic mechanical trouble‑shooting and repair skills using a wide variety of common hand and power tools.
• Basic electrical trouble‑shooting and repair skills including the use of multi‑meters and soldering tools.
• Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Applications and other computer applications.
• Basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including fractions and decimals).
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• City, Departmental, and OSHA policies and regulations related to excavation safety, including 'competent person' requirements for trenching and shoring.
• Traffic control principles and methods.
• Principles of good customer service.
• Departmental and Divisional policies, procedures and regulations.
• Procedures and practices involved in the laying of pipes and related trench work.
• Ditching, tunneling, and shoring including bracing and sheeting operations.
• Basic operation, rehabilitation and maintenance principles of a wastewater collection system, and the materials, equipment, and operating practices associated with the repair and maintenance of highly specialized sewer inspection and maintenance equipment including Mainline CCTV cameras, Tap Cameras, Transporters, High‑Pressure nozzles, Hydraulic Root and Tap Cutters, Multi‑conductor Cables, High Pressure Hoses, Locators, etc.

Properly and safely operate and utilize a variety of tools including:

• Hand/power tools: manhole hooks, chains, cutters, chain saws, wonder saws, hand saws, ratchets, wrenches, asphalt saws and cement water saws.
• Chipping hammer, power drill, air drill, flushing nozzles, root cutters.
• Trench boxes, circular forms.
• Closed loop television equipment (tap cameras).
• Electronic locating tools and sondes.
• Rakes, shovels, pole hole digger.
• Metal detector.
• Air tamper, mechanical tamper.
• Hoist and wiches, safety equipment, personal protective equipment.

Safely drive CDL required vehicles to and from job sites.

Operate generators and water pumps.

Operate air compressors and high‑pressure water hoses.

Operate radio communication devices.

Properly utilize equipment designed to detect hazardous gases, compounds, etc.

• Work as a productive and cooperative member of a maintenance, inspection, or repair/rehabilitation team with minimal supervision.
• Implement safety precautions, policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform strenuous physical labor including climbing, pulling, pushing, and digging, as well as lifting and carrying heavy loads of 50 pounds in accordance with appropriate job hazard analyses in extreme weather conditions.
• Work in confined spaces; work in excavations; work in actively flowing combined or sanitary sewers; work on ladders or scaffolds.
• Estimate personnel, equipment and materials needed to successfully and efficiently complete assigned tasks.
• Use closed‑circuit TV reports and/or work orders to plan, set‑up and complete sewer repair jobs.
• Analyze mechanical and electrical problems, and perform basic repairs as well as routine maintenance operations to sewer inspection equipment.
• Interface in a professional and courteous manner with MSD customers in the performance of collection system inspections.
• Operate a personal computer, iPad or iPhone and use basic applications in the performance of job duties.
• Read and interpret technical printed material, maps, Arcview/GIS information; read and follow simple sketches, work orders, and written instructions pertaining to sewer repair assignments or inspections.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Use and understand hand signals to communicate in high‑noise environments.
• Represent the Wastewater Collection Division in a courteous, professional, and helpful manner to its customers – both internal and external.
• Actively participate in a cooperative, positive, and productive work environment.
• Drive a mobile van, utility truck,…