Position Purpose:
Performs a variety of duties including inspecting & cleaning sewer pipes, manholes, lift station and treatment plants. Required to operate and maintain the wastewater collection network as well as responding to collection network emergencies.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Operation of acoustic (SLRAT) equipment, pole camera equipment & pumps used for by-pass pumping operations.
- Observes all on-the-job safety regulations.
- Ensures operational compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Routine cleaning and general housekeeping duties in work areas as assigned.
- Operation of assigned company vehicle (Van or Pickup Truck – no CDL license required).
- Perform and document pre and post vehicle inspections.
- Prepare the truck for the day, making sure all necessary equipment is on the truck.
- Clean the truck daily and may on occasion assist the Operator with basic truck corrective actions.
- Set up of traffic work zone with various traffic control devices.
- Prepare the job site, opening manholes.
- Participate in the daily tailgate meetings in addition to various required training classes.
- Fill vacuum and jet flusher truck tanks with water from fire hydrants.
- Inspect all equipment at the beginning and end of the day.
- Maintains and operates all equipment with care.
- Reports all accidents, incidents, injuries and defective equipment to a supervisor.
- Sewer manhole entry may be required.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
- Incumbents may be occasionally exposed to some noise, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gasses, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibration.
- Incumbents may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water or other liquid materials.
- Maintain a high level of focus on health, safety and environment, ensuring safety within all activities.