Interceptor Technician

Work Schedule and Other Information

HRSD’s apprenticeship programs are a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction. All can be completed in three or four years. You must be willing to work your scheduled shift and attend class during working hours. A Math Skills Assessment Test is required prior to entry into HRSD's Apprenticeship Program.

Brief Description

Under broad guidance, the Interceptor Technician is responsible for:

Supervising two Interceptor Assistants in the servicing and repair of sewer mains & appurtenances and when working with the Interceptor crew; servicing and maintaining a large number of pumping stations; demonstrating semiskilled and skilled mechanical work involving responsibility for the daily servicing and maintenance of a large number of pumping stations; supervising one Interceptor Assistant when working with the Pump Stations crew; functioning as the assistant to Interceptor Foreman of maintenance crews of usually four-six employees; performing difficult maintenance and repair on Interceptor System force mains, gravity mains and pump stations; occasionally supervising the work of a small group of Interceptor Assistants when working with the Maintenance and Repair crew.

Detailed Description

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Job Requirements

a. Education

Required

High school diploma or GED and Completion of all 32 trade-required apprenticeship courses or equivalent as determined by HRSD’s Apprenticeship Committee

b. Experience

1. Required

Completion of 100% on-the-job training skills, or approved equivalent as determined by HRSD’s Apprenticeship Committee

2. Desired

Experience in construction/repair of sewer lines; operation and maintenance of major wastewater interceptor system and pump stations; experience in general construction trades, including concrete work, carpentry, earth work, construction, welding and steel work; familiarity with and ability to operate heavy construction equipment, to include supervisory skills

c. Training Levels

This position is fully qualified at Grade 5, with experience and education as noted above. For those persons less qualified, the following training levels have been established:

Grade 5a – Successful completion of 22 academic courses and 66% on-the-job training skills

Grade 5b – Successful completion of 12 academic courses and 33% on-the-job training skills

Grade 5c - No experience required

d. Special Licenses

1. Required

Valid driver’s license from state of residence

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement must be obtained within 6 months of appointment to position.

2. Desired

Class A CDL Permit

If assigned to a training level, fully qualified level must be consistently pursued, as a condition of appointment. Failure to do so will result in removal from the position and potentially employment with HRSD.

Additional Details

HRSD is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. HRSD does not discriminate against individuals in employment on the basis of race, sex, including sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, engaging in protected activity or any additional protected characteristics recognized by federal, state and local law.

HRSD is a Drug Free Workplace.