Maintenance Worker - Sewer Collection System

Under the general direction of the Collections Superintendent, the Wastewater Collections Maintenance Worker III performs advanced journey-level work in the inspection, cleaning, maintenance, repair, and construction of the City’s wastewater collection system and related facilities. The position works with limited supervision, independently evaluates field conditions, identifies needed work, and estimates the time, materials, equipment, and personnel required to complete assigned tasks.

• Perform skilled maintenance, cleaning, inspection, construction, and repair work on sanitary sewer mains, service laterals, manholes, cleanouts, lift stations, easements, outfall lines, and related collection system infrastructure.
• Clean and rod sewer mains and laterals to remove grease, roots, sediment, and other obstructions; operate vacuum and jetting equipment to remove debris from pipelines, lift stations, manholes, and related structures.
• Perform excavation, trenching, shoring, pipe installation and repair, bedding, back filling, compaction, and site restoration in accordance with established safety requirements and City standards.
• Identify blockages, restricted flow, leaks, faulty or illegal connections, cracks, holes, offsets, infiltration and inflow sources, collapsed pipe, and other defects that may affect system operation.
• Assist with wastewater spill and sanitary sewer overflow response, including containment, recovery, cleanup, disinfection, documentation, and restoration activities as directed.

• Inspect sewage lift stations on a scheduled basis; read and record meters, gauges, levels, alarms, and equipment conditions.
• Assist with servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of pumps, motors, valves, piping, controls, and related mechanical and electrical equipment, including pulling, cleaning, and de-ragging pumps.
• Operate specialized vehicles and light, medium, and heavy equipment used in collection system maintenance and repair, including vacuum/jetting units, closed‑circuit television equipment, excavation equipment, trailers, and other assigned machinery.
• Operate jackhammers, saws, pumps, generators, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform routine inspections and operator-level preventive maintenance; report equipment defects and coordinate needed repairs with supervisory staff.

• Operate closed‑circuit television equipment to inspect sewer mains and service laterals and document observed conditions.
• Use GPS units, mobile devices, work-order systems, and geographic information system (GIS) applications to document field activities, asset locations, maintenance history, inspection results, and corrective work.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of inspections, equipment use, materials, maintenance activities, repairs, service requests, and work completed.
• Advise supervisors of identified problems, recommended corrective work, and the approximate labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete assignments.

• Lead the work of assigned crews when directed; organize field activities, explain assignments, monitor work quality, and promote compliance with City procedures and safety practices.
• Assist with training employees in equipment operation, work methods, policies, procedures, and standards applicable to collection system maintenance.
• Establish and maintain traffic‑control zones using signs, cones, barricades, and other safety devices; route vehicles and pedestrians safely through or around work areas.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, including requirements for confined‑space entry, excavation…