SUMMARY:

This position participates, encourages and assists in assigned renewal tasks and projects in the Collection Systems Department; functional areas of responsibility include duties related to the renewing of the collection system infrastructure, including, site safety (including Kentucky OSHA safety principles, practices, and procedures), customer service, quality, and assist in the implementation of and ensure compliance with construction specifications and SD1’s Rules and Regulations. Perform a variety of skilled construction tasks that are usually involved in wastewater and storm water collection system rehabilitation. Operate a variety of construction equipment as well as interpret maps, construction drawings, and work orders. To assist the operation, maintenance, and repair of SD1 assets, equipment, and systems within the collections systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.)

· Assists & participates in various renewal activities of Collection Systems Construction crew(s), including renewing of sewer and storm facilities and infrastructure

· Repair and maintain sanitary sewer and storm pipes.

· Clean and repair catch basins and manholes using powered equipment and hand tools.

· Ability to raise manholes to prescribed levels or to rebuild a catch basin to proper specifications using masonry tools.

· Break asphalt and other pavements using air hammer, pick, and shovel.

· Excavate area around pipes using powered equipment and heavy equipment, such as a backhoe or hand tools.

· Cut the damaged pipe and remove it from the ditch.

· Replace broken pipes with new sections and connect using a pipe repair coupling, per SD1 specifications

· Inspect joints to ensure tightness and seal before backfilling.

· Compact pipe backfill using air and gasoline tamper, along with hand tamper.

· Replace moved or missing manhole covers.

· Drive pickup, utility bed, or dump trucks, to haul crew, equipment, or materials to and from a job site.

· Communicate with supervisor, other crew members, vendors, and rate payers using radio or telephone, in a professional manner.

· Prepare records showing actions taken, human resources, and equipment utilization and disposition of materials.

· Perform visual inspection of the sewage system with regards to sewage back-ups in homes to begin determination of cause of problem.

· Inspects truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and water as required by the SD1's preventative maintenance program, also DOT inspections when required, before departing for a job.

· Duties may also include making confined space entries into sewer manholes or sewer lines.

COMPETENCIES

· Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co-workers.

· Organization Support: Demonstrates loyalty and supports the organization’s Mission, Vision and Organizational Goals.

· Responsibility & Accountability: Keeps commitments, follows directions, and follows through on assignments.

· Safety Awareness: Understands and complies with safety procedures.

· Teamwork & Cooperation: Demonstrates respect for others’ perspectives and builds and maintains positive working relationships.

· Active Listening: Listens to understand other’s perspectives, issues, and concerns before responding.

· Attention to Detail: Uses appropriate tools to synthesize data, establish a path to reach measurable results and measure success.

· Customer Rapport: Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers.

· Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapts quickly and positively to internal and external changes.

· Interpersonal Ability: Builds rapport and positive working relationships through relating to and demonstrating an understanding of others’ interests and objectives.

· Organizational Awareness: Establishes goals and objectives that support the Vision, Mission, and Business Objectives of the Organization.

· Productivity: Manages time and resources effectively to achieve individual, team and organization goals.

· Quality & Customer Service: Makes internal and external customer service a top priority by always demonstrating superior service.

· On request, may be needed for the Field On-Call program for after hour trouble call questions.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one (1) years’ experience in maintenance, construction, or related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Applicants with a CDL class A permit preferred, must have a good driving record which permits the operation of SD1 vehicles.

Other certification(s) specific to functional area of assignment may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work from sketches, GIS maps, blueprints, and engineering drawings to complete work assigned and to communicate these instructions to crew members. Thorough knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, equipment, safety equipment, and materials used to complete various tasks performed within the Collection Systems Department. Thorough knowledge of accident prevention practices and safety rules and the ability to observe and enforce them. Ability to effectively operate all equipment assigned to the crew for the completion of their work orders, including modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Items Used

% of time used

Handheld tools (hammers, shovels, sledgehammer, etc.)

100%

Equipment (quickie saw, drills, jackhammer, etc.)

100%

Heavy equipment (backhoes, skid steers, etc.)

100%

Machinery (pumps, motors, mounted saws, etc.)

100%

Computer or Laptop

10%

Please list the items that are used in this position and the associated % of time:

Positions

% of time in position

Up to how much weight

Standing

100%

Walking

100%

Lifting or moving

100%

50-100lbs

Climbing or balancing

100%

Pulling

100%

50-100lbs

Pushing

100%

50-100lbs

Cramped or confined spaces

100%

Sitting

15-20%

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

100%

Other positions and the associated % of time:

Work Environment and Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to conditions

% of time exposed

Dirt/Mud

100%

Significant heat

100%

Significant cold

100%

Smoke or fumes

25%

Harmful chemicals

5%

Water or wastewater

75%

Moderate or louder noise

75%

Vibration

75%

Grease or oil

10%

Electric shock risk

5%

Dust/Shavings

40%

Office Environment

10%

Other exposures and the associated % of the time:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Work Location: In person