Representative Duties

Performs a full range of general maintenance and cleaning duties related to the wastewater collection system; cleans and rods sewer mains and laterals; operates a high pressure rodder, manual power rodder, and hand rodder to remove debris from inside pipe; vacuums debris from lift stations and related structures; cleans storm drains using high pressure water sprayer and vacuum.

Inspects large main sewers for necessary repairs; inspects for proper sewer lateral connections; builds dams in sewer lines to divert flow during maintenance operations; examines and tests sewers to determine causes of street depressions

Performs a full range of general repairs duties related to the wastewater collection system; performs trenching, shoring, and backfilling; repairs gravity mainline and force mains; repairs laterals; removes roots; repairs infiltration sealing and grouting; installs and maintains manholes; raises manhole to proper grade; installs and rebuilds airvacs; removes weeds and debris from pump stations, easements, grounds, and outfall lines.

Repairs asphalt and concrete after repairs to wastewater collection system; repairs concrete sidewalk panels; assists patch crews in laying new asphalt in the streets; makes temporary street patches as necessary.

Operates closed circuit televising inspection system; televises underground sewer lines, storm drains, and sewer laterals; identifies any sings of blockage/debris that may interrupt flow of the sanitary sewer or storm drains; identifies major problems with pipes including cracks, damage, holes, and collapsed pipe; tests sewer systems for faulty connections or leaks as well as for illegal connections.

Locates sewer lines including to utilize a magnetic locator; provides assistance to contractors and other utility companies in the field.

Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and tools including service trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, vacuum trucks, skiploader, backhoe and related attachments, large trailers, trench tamper, hydro tamper, concrete and asphalt cutting saws, root saws, jackhammer, and hand and power tools; loads and unloads vehicles and equipment.

Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and vehicles; performs safety checks and checks fluid levels of vehicles and equipment; inspects and maintains safety related equipment including air monitoring devices, signs used for traffic control, shoring jacks and pumps, fall protection gear, and first-aid kits; cleans assigned vehicles and equipment.

Performs work in confined spaces; performs necessary precautions prior to entering confined spaces with potential hazardous atmospheres; use air quality monitors and ventilators.

Sets traffic control including safety devices, signs, and barricades; ensures safety of public and work crew.

Serves in emergency standby capacity; provides customer service and performs all aspects of collection system maintenance and repair during after hours periods including holidays and weekends.

Provides courteous customer service in a variety of conditions; responds to questions and inquiries from the general public; contacts property occupants in connection with sewer maintenance work, responds to customer problems or complaints.

Maintains records of basic operations, maintenance and work performed; calculates quantities of materials and supplies used; maintains records related to the time and cost of jobs and man hours; inputs work activities into asset management program.

May serve as crew leader as assigned over a small crew including temporary workers and lower level employees; participates in training new employees in work practices and in how to apply policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.