Wastewater Collection Lines Mechanic I

Responsibilities

- Install and repair wastewater lines.

- Remove inflow and infiltration with Avanti Grout Injection Process, installs inside drops to channel wastewater flow properly into the wastewater collections system.

- Install manholes, repair and core manholes, and replace manhole covers.

- Inspect wastewater lines for breaks and make repairs.

- Assists contractors with force main condition assessments and line pigging projects.

- Inspect easements, exposed force mains, and air release valves and perform maintenance needed.

- Cuts and removes asphalt for line repairs and repairs asphalt upon completion of line work.

- Performs confined space work to include gravity and air release manholes and wet wells.

- Rebuild plugs and air release valves.

- Creates and resolves work orders in the Maximo database, describing work completed, smoke and dye testing, manpower utilized, materials, equipment, and establishes follow-up work orders as needed.

- Utilizes GIS maps to locate and document work.

- Performs laser transit for shooting elevations for pipe and manhole installation.

- Operates heavy equipment, including an excavator, front-end loader, track hoe, bobcat, asphalt roller, etc., and trains other employees on the safe operation of equipment.

- Distributes door hangers for smoke tests, performs smoke and dye tests to locate additional sources of inflow and infiltration, and maps/documents all test results.

- Visually inspects the sanitary sewer collection system for inflow and infiltration activities by visually monitoring mains, for flow amounts, and inspecting manholes.

- Serves as customer liaison for wastewater backups, line repairs, smoke tests, and dye tests.

- Serves "on call" for emergency response (as needed).

Education/Experience Requirements

- Position requires a high school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) to two (2) years of previous experience, vocational/technical training and/or training involving plumbing, piping, and mechanics; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

- Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Driver's License, a South Carolina Commercial Driver's License - Class B, and a Wastewater Collection License - Level D.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Position requires a strong mechanical/technical aptitude to effectively and consistently perform complex troubleshooting and complete appropriate repairs.

- Computer skills with proficiency in Maximo, Microsoft Outlook, payroll software, and GIS mapping.

- Certified in Traffic Control.

- Skilled in oral, written and electronic communication with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

SALARY RANGE

$44,142 - $68,421

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