WASTEWATER COLLECTION TECHNICIAN I

Responsibilities/Pay Grade

Candidates must be available to work 11 am - 7 pm shift, as well as on call, after hours, and during weather events, and any overtime when needed.

JOB SUMMARY: PG H103...candidates for this position normally start at $16.22/hr.

Work may be performed under direct supervision of a higher-level Wastewater Collection Technician. This is an entry-level classification in which incumbents learn the skills required to perform semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection systems. Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection systems.

Level I Technicians are required to complete additional training classes within a 24-month time period.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assists with the construction, repair, and maintenance of manholes.

Digs ditches and unloads pipe.

Assists with the elimination of sewer blockages.

Obtains proper tools, equipment, supplies, and materials for Senior Technicians.

Locates sewer mains, manholes, and laterals.

Drives and/or operates dump truck, knuckle-boom truck, sewer vacuum truck, and hydra-jet.

Assists with operation of combo vac/jet truck to clean sewer mains and remove blockages.

Operates TV video equipment with NASSCO format and related equipment.

Assists with operation of closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection in accordance with NASCO standards.

Cleans sewer spills and applies proper biocides as needed.

Responds to emergency calls related to any Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO), back-up and manhole issue.

All other duties as assigned.

Additional duties required upon in-grade progression:

Operates a variety of complex trucks and equipment to properly maintain the collection system in order to comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) mandates and ECUA Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines for Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) reporting.

Uses computer for work orders, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping, and to look up customer information.

Operates manhole rehabilitation truck, by-pass systems, back-hoe, front-end loader and related maintenance equipment.

Reviews and archives CCTV video from inspections. Provides video to internal and external customers upon request.

Performs daily inspections of the sewer collection system using CCTV camera equipment and visually inspecting manholes.

Assists with evaluation of pipes, manholes, and laterals using National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) coding procedures.

Uses techniques and equipment to evaluate the collection system for sources of Infiltration and Inflow (I & I), such as smoke and dye testing.

Sets up and operates temporary by-passes of gravity sewer system.

Performs daily grease, sand, roots and debris removal from the collection system.

Uses knowledge of system to clear blockages though out the collection system.

Maintains reports for division manager on infiltration/inflow found during inspections.

Assist contractors and other divisions as needed with Vac-trucks and CCTV camera trucks.

Supervise and train new employees.

Required to work different shifts as needed in all kinds of weather events.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. (Educational documentation will be required upon offer of employment.)

One (1) year of experience performing utility maintenance work and computer skills.

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Basic level of experience in the use of computers.

Must respond to all emergency work call-outs beyond his or her assigned shift.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Within 24 months of employment, promotion, or transfer:

Completion of all required ECUA training modules.

Employment offers to all new hires are contingent upon the job candidates successfully passing background, motor vehicle and reference checks, drug screening, and post-job offer physicals (that may include pulmonary testing). All applicants are subject to physical assessments as required by job.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, or vibration. May be required to enter various confined spaces.

The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet, but may be loud for limited durations while working with power tools, equipment, or machinery following all prescribed safety rules and regulations.

As a disaster team member, the employee is required to be available to work before, during, and after any disaster as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Supplemental Information

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Concrete Mixer

Combination Vacuum and Jetter trucks

Computerized Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) sewer inspection truck

Smoke Machine

Air Hammer

Various Hand and Power Tools

Front-End Loader

Tamping Machine

Back-Hoe

Grouting equipment

Engineering maps, blue prints, and diagram

Knowledge of:

Tools, methods, materials, and techniques of the specialty area.

Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.

Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Basic mathematics.

Skill in:

Working with hand and power tools.

Performing maintenance and repair tasks.

Ability to:

Use of hand and power tools to perform maintenance activities.

Perform basic maintenance on tools and equipment.

Read and understand manuals, specifications, drawings, and blueprints.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Work as a member of a team, becoming increasingly knowledgeable and skillful.

Perform basic mathematical calculations.

Safely operate motor vehicles.