Sewer and Drainage Service Worker

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision performs work of routine difficulty in a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks related to the cleaning and repair of storm and sanitary sewers; performs related work as required.

Under general supervision performs work of routine difficulty in a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks related to the cleaning and repair of storm and sanitary sewers; performs related work as required.

• Sets up traffic patterns and signs as directed; breaks up concrete or asphalt using a jackhammer.
• Digs down to damaged sewer inlet, basin, manhole or pipe; assists in installing trench protection.
• Removes debris and broken sections of sewer; assists with brick and cement repair work on sewers, catch basins and manholes.
• Assists in setting up and operating sewer cleaning equipment and drag machines.
• Enters manholes to conduct inspection, cleaning or repair of sewers as needed.
• Loads and unloads tools and materials needed for repairs, and removes debris from work sites.
• Sets up and operates pumps to remove water from sewers and excavations.
• Backfills around structures.
• Sets forms for and pours and finishes concrete for repairs.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools such as shovels, picks, jack-hammers, concrete saws, soil compaction equipment and star drills.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance and/or repairs on simple equipment, buildings and premises.
• Performs routine cleaning on storm sewer outlets, ditches and culverts; assists with set-up, operation and clean-up of sewer televising equipment.
• Assists with set-up, preparation, application and clean-up of pipe patching; assists with set-up, preparation, application and clean-up of grouting processes.
• Drives a variety of vehicles with and without trailers as required.
• May provide work direction and training to lower-level workers and/or seasonals.

• Methods, tolls and equipment used in removing sewer line obstructions and repairing sewers
• The hazards and safety precautions of the work
• Basic math
• Safe driving practices

• Working under varying weather conditions and unpleasant surrounding and in restricted or confined work areas
• Using hand tools and operating power equipment and tools
• Following directions

• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients

• Ability to read at the eighth (8th) grade level and two (2) years of manual labor work experience which includes the use of hand and pneumatic tools.

• Must be easily able to lift objects weighing up to approximately ninety (90) pounds.
• Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restrictions as to the operation of vehicles with air brakes. (Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred)
• Must be