Equipment Operator I&I

About the role

The Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) department is responsible for cleaning, televising, evaluating, maintaining, and rehabilitating the City’s sanitary sewer system; supporting the I&I Reduction Program; monitoring contractor work; and collecting, reviewing, and maintaining information used to evaluate system condition and reduce inflow and infiltration. The I&I Equipment Operator performs both field operations and technical/data-related duties. Assignments may emphasize field crew work, computerized inspection and records work, or a combination of both based on department needs, employee training, and demonstrated ability. Employees in this classification are expected to develop the skills necessary to support the full range of I&I activities rather than being limited to only field or office functions. As a public employee, this position is responsible for supporting reliable utility service and may be required to respond to emergency repairs and other operational needs outside normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, televising, evaluating, maintaining, and rehabilitating the City’s sanitary sewer system
• Supporting the I&I Reduction Program
• Monitoring contractor work
• Collecting, reviewing, and maintaining information to evaluate system condition and reduce inflow and infiltration
• Performing field operations and technical/data-related duties
• Assignments may emphasize field crew work, computerized inspection and records work, or a combination thereof
• Developing skills to support the full range of I&I activities
• Responding to emergency repairs and operational needs outside normal working hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Experience in underground utilities or closely related work such as construction, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, data/inspection work, or similar experience is desirable
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Ohio EPA Class I Wastewater Collection license within 18 months of hire
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, NASSCO PACP, MACP, and LACP certification within 18 months of hire
• The City may consider a combination of education, certifications, training, and experience in evaluating a candidate