Pollution Control Inspector

Responsibilities

• Conducts internal pipe inspections of sewer lines by operating equipment such as mobile television with closed circuit TV camera, flow-meters, and smoke test blowers.
• Locates line sections to be inspected and determines setup procedures.
• Provides direction to workers in positioning equipment, cables, and chemicals.
• Maintains equipment to locate and identify inflow-infiltration points and sewer line defects.
• Operates control panel of mobile television unit to activate and adjust television equipment.
• Records pertinent data and prepares reports of findings and action taken.
• Communicates with workers using mobile radio and confers with supervisor to discuss conditions of sewer lines.
• Directs workers in efficient and safe use of equipment.
• Communicates with residents to answer questions and explain proceedings.
• Inspects equipment to detect malfunctions and performs routine maintenance.
• Drives vehicles to work sites including TV van, wash truck, or pick-up truck.
• Attends court to provide technical data regarding sewer line conditions as needed.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one (1) year experience in sewer line maintenance and/or construction.
• Any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform job functions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class "B" Tennessee Commercial Driver's License with "N" tank endorsements.
• Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.