Sewer Line Video Specialist- Jefferson County (Environmental Services)

Target close date: 08/21/2026. Full-time position.

About the Role

Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Sewer Line Video Specialist to assist a Sewer Video Supervisor in the operation and maintenance of video camera and sound equipment used in the inspection and location of damaged sanitary sewer lines. This includes lifting manhole covers and placing camera and crawler into the sewer or placing sound equipment over the sewer to inspect sewer lines. Work also includes performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor to make minor repairs to manholes and sewer lines when not engaged in inspecting sewers with video equipment. Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites and frequently requires working in and around traffic.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-trip inspection by checking all vehicle fluids, tires, and lights, filling the holding tank with water, checking the camera to ensure it is working properly, taking inventory of supplies, and making any minor repairs before driving to the job site.
• Receives assignments and prepares for inspections by driving to the job site and setting up equipment based on job specifications.
• Inspects sewer lines by entering manholes and placing camera and crawler into the sewer, utilizing camera equipment to view the sewer line, and utilizing SL-RAT equipment, then placing all equipment back onto the truck at the completion of a job.
• Ensures all safety procedures are followed while on the work site by properly setting up the work site and wearing appropriate safety gear.
• Ensures all safety equipment and tools are on the truck (e.g., safety signs, flashlights, vests, cones, batteries, marker paints, gas and metal detectors, replacement wheels, etc.).
• Ensures all vehicle fluids are checked, such as oil, transmission, antifreeze, and power steering, so the truck is safe and ready to be operated.
• Performs preventative maintenance on departmental equipment and tools (e.g., camera, truck, crawler, etc.).
• Prepares for daily activities by meeting with supervisors to discuss work orders, assignments, staffing, and equipment needs.
• Troubleshoots equipment (camera or crawler) by using the bypass co-axe (jumper wire).
• Assesses the work site and follows instructions from the supervisor on the placement of the camera truck over the manhole.

Requirements

• Driver's license.
• Experience using hand tools (screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, hammers, saws).

Qualifications

The following qualifications are desirable and may be considered during the selection process:

• Experience with sewer maintenance in a collection system.
• Experience using TV inspection trucks and related equipment (e.g., crawlers, SL-RAT, coaxial connectors).
• Experience reading maps.

Physical Demands

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of moderate physical activity such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, crouching, or crawling. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing more than 50 lbs.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites and frequently requires working in and around traffic. Work involves additional hazardous conditions, including working around hazardous waste, in rough terrain, in confined spaces and depths, and around rodents and roaches. Job may also require exposure to inclement weather (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind).

Pay

$18.88 - $29.29 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension).
• Generous paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave.