Wastewater Collections Operator

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and manual work to support various Public Works maintenance and construction activities, to operate trucks and power-driven equipment.

Performs semi-skilled and manual work in support of Wastewater Collection maintenance and construction activities. Performs all work in accordance with department policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety. Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment; maintains assigned tools and equipment. Drives truck and other equipment; loads/unloads equipment, supplies and materials, etc. Participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewers, pumping stations, storm drains and related structures;

inspects system components; digs and backfills trenches; lays sewer lines; raises or lowers manholes to proper street or alley grade; cleans and flushes sewer and storm drains; checks and maintains sewer pumps, etc. Assist in locating and marking underground wastewater utility systems per USA standards. Operate mobile generator units to maintain wastewater system functions during power outages. Working with software/computer systems, including mobile devices to monitor wastewater collections systems and maintain operations.

Ability to work in confined spaces and participate in confined space training. Ability to calculate wastewater spills and report to the relevant state agencies as required. Assist at wastewater treatment plant to pull pumps and haul sludge as needed. May work beyond normal working hours as required.

Performs related duties as required. Cross train in other Public Works Divisions to assist in emergency situations as needed.

May include City trucks, vehicle, backhoe, loader, rodding/flushing machine, roller, Vac-Con truck and/or trailer, water truck, CCTV trailer, pneumatic tools, various other hand and power tools, telephone, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and that involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to and over 100 pounds).

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental / work conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery hazards, electric currents, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, pathogenic substances, and working at heights or in confined spaces.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED,
• One year of experience at a municipal Wastewater Collections system is desired but not required.

Necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures; methods, products, tools and equipment used in wastewater collections maintenance and construction work; operation and care of specialized equipment and machinery used in assigned area of responsibility; basic mathematical principles.
• Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and apply pertinent policies, procedures and regulations; follow oral and written instructions; follow safety regulations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; perform…