Collection System Technician , II, or III DOQ

Position Summary

The purpose of the position is to operate heavy equipment and vehicles to repair gravity and pressurized sewer pipelines; inspection, evaluation, and maintenance of wastewater collection system force mains, trunk lines, manholes; maintain rights-of-ways; and perform related work as required. Works under general supervision of the appointed lead Collection System Technician or Collection System Supervisor.

• Operates heavy equipment, trucks, and specialized equipment in the clearing and maintenance of collection system rights-of-ways and repairing/maintaining sewer infrastructure; equipment operated includes, but is not limited to, trucks, trailers, tractors, bush hogs, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, bull dozers, forklifts, etc.; operates assorted hand/power tools, including jackhammers, pipe saws, chain saws, and pole saws.
• Performs hydraulic and mechanical cleaning of sewer lines, treatment plants and lift stations; mechanically removes roots and debris as necessary; clears stoppages from lines and manholes.
• Assists in locating, raising, and replacing manholes and with sewer line point repairs.
• Performs underground utility locating for agency in accordance with applicable laws and confirms that underground utility locates have been conducted prior to OJRSA excavation activities.
• Hauls equipment and supplies to work sites and loads and hauls dirt, rocks, wood, mulch, debris, etc.
• Mows grass, removes vegetation, cuts, and removes trees, grinds stumps, chips limbs and brush, etc.
• Performs routine landscaping and grounds maintenance as necessary at the completion of maintenance and repair projects to repair property damage.
• Maintain air release valves.
• Repairs fencing and installs gates along rights-of-ways as necessary.
• Assists with creek bank restoration and creek crossings, as necessary.
• Provides traffic control at work sites to ensure citizen / crew safety.
• Performs all work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of safety.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of work performed.
• Inspects equipment for proper and safe working condition; cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment daily or as required by manufacturer recommendation.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or during inclement weather events due to business necessity.
• Serves on call 24 hours a day as scheduled and responds to emergency situations, as necessary.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.

• SC State Retirement
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The purpose of the position is to operate heavy equipment and vehicles to repair gravity and pressurized sewer pipelines; inspection, evaluation, and maintenance of wastewater collection system force mains, trunk lines, manholes; maintain rights-of-ways; and perform related work as required. Works under general supervision of the appointed lead Collection System Technician or Collection System Supervisor.

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the position, as necessary.

• Operates heavy equipment, trucks, and specialized equipment in the clearing and maintenance of collection system rights-of-ways and repairing/maintaining sewer infrastructure; equipment operated includes, but is not limited to, trucks, trailers, tractors, bush hogs, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, bull dozers, forklifts, etc.; operates assorted hand/power tools, including jackhammers, pipe saws, chain saws, and pole saws.
• Performs hydraulic and mechanical cleaning of sewer lines, treatment plants and lift stations; mechanically removes roots and debris as necessary; clears stoppages from lines and manholes.
• Assists in locating, raising, and replacing manholes and with sewer line point repairs.
• Performs underground utility locating for agency in accordance with applicable laws and confirms that underground utility locates have been conducted prior to OJRSA excavation activities.
• Hauls equipment and supplies to work sites and loads and hauls dirt, rocks, wood, mulch, debris, etc.
• Mows grass, removes vegetation, cuts, and removes trees, grinds stumps, chips limbs and brush, etc.
• Performs routine landscaping and grounds maintenance as necessary at the completion of maintenance and repair projects to repair property damage.
• Maintain air release valves.
• Repairs fencing and installs gates along rights-of-ways as necessary.
• Assists with creek bank restoration and creek crossings, as necessary.
• Provides traffic control at work sites to ensure citizen / crew safety.
• Performs all work in accordance with applicable policies,…