Collection System Technician I, II, or III DOQ

About the Role

The purpose of the position is to operate heavy equipment and vehicles to repair gravity and pressurized sewer pipelines; inspection, evaluation, and maintenance of wastewater collection system force mains, trunk lines, and manholes; maintain rights-of-ways; and perform related work as required. Works under general supervision of the appointed lead Collection System Technician or Collection System Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment, trucks, and specialized equipment in the clearing and maintenance of collection system rights-of-ways and repairing/maintaining sewer infrastructure; equipment operated includes, but is not limited to, trucks, trailers, tractors, bush hogs, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, bull dozers, forklifts, etc.; operates assorted hand/power tools, including jackhammers, pipe saws, chain saws, and pole saws.
• Performs hydraulic and mechanical cleaning of sewer lines, treatment plants, and lift stations; mechanically removes roots and debris as necessary; clears stoppages from lines and manholes.
• Assists in locating, raising, and replacing manholes and with sewer line point repairs.
• Performs underground utility locating for agency in accordance with applicable laws and confirms that underground utility locates have been conducted prior to OJRSA excavation activities.
• Hauls equipment and supplies to work sites and loads and hauls dirt, rocks, wood, mulch, debris, etc.
• Mows grass, removes vegetation, cuts, and removes trees, grinds stumps, chips limbs and brush, etc.
• Performs routine landscaping and grounds maintenance as necessary at the completion of maintenance and repair projects to repair property damage.
• Maintains air release valves.
• Repairs fencing and installs gates along rights-of-ways as necessary.
• Assists with creek bank restoration and creek crossings, as necessary.
• Provides traffic control at work sites to ensure citizen/crew safety.
• Performs all work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of safety.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of work performed.
• Inspects equipment for proper and safe working condition; cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment daily or as required by manufacturer recommendation.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or during inclement weather events due to business necessity.
• Serves on call 24 hours a day as scheduled and responds to emergency situations, as necessary.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Adheres to the Authority’s safety program and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Core Competencies

• Data Involvement: Requires copying, transcribing, entering, or posting data or information on inspection forms or electronic devices, operating Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) applications, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Microsoft applications, Adobe Acrobat, and other such programs.
• People Involvement: Requires effectively communicating with people in person, by phone, in writing, or using a computer to convey or exchange information of a technical nature; occasional interaction with the public by fielding phone calls, assisting with site tours, etc.
• Involvement with Things: Requires using a motor vehicle, pumps, presses, dump truck, laboratory equipment, safety equipment and devices, setting up and operating a wastewater sampler, and using other specialized equipment that requires extended training and experience; may involve calibration and testing of devices.
• Reasoning Requirements: Requires understanding and strictly adhering to sampling methods, analytical procedures, recordkeeping, flow measuring, and safety/security requirements.
• Mathematical Requirements: Requires using basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes, and/or computing flow, concentration, and percentages.
• Language Requirements: Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, schematics, plans, manuals, and charts to solve practical problems. Responsible for composing routine reports and specialized reports and forms with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
• Mental Requirements: Requires doing clerical, manual, or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices, but which may require computation, the use of several procedures simultaneously, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires acute attention to detail to obtain accurate results.

Requirements

• Vocational/Educational Preparation: Requires high school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
• Special Certifications and Licenses:
  • Must have and maintain a valid SC Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL); tanker endorsement is required; for those that already have a SC Class "B" CDL license (or equivalent from another state): must obtain SC Class "A" CDL license within six (6) months of employment.
  • Must possess and maintain a Class “D” WEASC VCC Collection System certification; or for those with equivalent license or certification in another state, must obtain a SC Class "D" WEASC VCC Collection System certification within six (6) months of employment.
  • Must possess confined space entry training and other safety certifications as deemed necessary.
  • Optional - SC Department of Pesticide Regulation certifications in the following categories: Core (General Knowledge), 3 (Ornamental and Turf Pest Control), and 6 (Right-of-Way Pest Control).
  • May be required to obtain additional training, education, and/or certifications as required by leadership.
• Experience Requirements: Two (2) years of relevant experience or combination of experience and education.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Posture Requirements:

• Balancing: 26-50%
• Bending: 51-75%
• Climbing: 51-75%
• Crawling: 51-75%
• Crouching: 51-75%
• Driving: 1-25%
• Kneeling: 51-75%
• Reaching: 76-100%
• Sitting: 26-50%
• Standing: 51-75%
• Twisting: 76-100%
• Walking: 76-100%

Environmental Conditions:

• Cramped Area: 51-75%
• Dust: 76-100%
• Fumes/Odors: 76-100%
• Hazardous Chemicals: 1-25%
• Hot/Cold Temperatures: 76-100%
• Outdoors: 76-100%
• Noise: 51-75%
• Concrete Floor: 26-50%
• Vibration: 51-75%
• Teamwork: 51-75%
• Stress: 26-50%
• Confined Space Entry: 26-50%
• Wastewater Exposure: 26-50%
• Electrical Hazards: 1-25%
• Mechanical Hazards: 51-75%
• Trenching and Excavation: 1-25%
• Oral Communication: 76-100%
• Written Communication: 51-75%
• Reading: 51-75%

Dexterity Requirements:

• Coordination: 76-100%
• Foot Pedals: 26-50%
• Picking: 26-50%
• Handling: 1-25%
• Wrist Motion: 76-100%

Lifting Weights:

• 10 pounds or less: 76-100%
• 11 to 20 pounds: 51-75%
• 21 to 50 pounds: 76-100%
• 51 to 100 pounds: 1-25%
• > 100 pounds: N/A

Pushing/Pulling Requirements:

• 12 pounds or less: 51-75%
• 13 to 25 pounds: 51-75%
• 26 to 40 pounds: 76-100%
• 41 to 100 pounds: 1-25%
• > 100 pounds: 1-25%

Benefits

• SC State Retirement
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance