Collections Systems Technician I

Position Purpose

Performs work involving the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, storm drainage system, and CSO facilities. Relies upon instruction and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment associated with sanitary and storm water collections systems when necessary, checks and monitors barricades, ditches, and other repair work performed in the collection system.
• Conducts street sweeping
• Conducts Responds to customer complaints, investigates and clears blockages when appropriate.
• Keeps general area clean as well as keeping equipment and machinery clean and greased as necessary.
• Performs tasks involved in the upkeep of structures and grounds. Uses various hand tools and power tools.
• Performs maintenance activities
• Performs a variety of operational tasks relevant to safe and reliable operations of collection systems.
• Prepare the truck for the day, making sure the equipment is on the truck.
• Clean the truck daily and may on occasion assist the Operator with basic truck corrective actions.
• Set up the traffic control.
• Prepare the site, open the manholes.
• Check the upstream or downstream manhole.
• Participate in the tailgate daily meeting.
• Inspect all equipment and vehicles at the beginning and end of the day.
• Works a scheduled shift and will be subject to emergency call-in work
• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or verbal work orders and assignments
• Responds to wastewater and water system emergencies.
• Observes all on-the-job safety regulations.
• Complies with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• One year of experience working with storm water and sanitary collection systems or piping systems similar to that found in a wastewater collection system preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret data from maps and technical drawings preferred.
• Ability to understand and execute written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Must have a reasonable mechanical aptitude.
• Must have the ability to maintain effective working relations with supervisors, other employees, and the general public.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Grade I Collection System Operators Certificate.
• CDL B with required endorsements.

Benefits

Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.