Sewer Maintenance Repairer - BC-10

Duties Summary

Constructs, maintains and repairs sewer lines; and performs other related duties as required.

Special Working Conditions

• Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and/or obnoxious conditions.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Applicants must be available for stand-by duty and be available for immediate response in case of emergency.

Examples of Duties

• Installs, cuts, and lays clay, cast iron, PVC, or concrete pipes and fittings for sewer extensions to line and grade.
• Cuts pipe and installs saddle wyes in tapping sewer mains to install service laterals.
• Constructs reinforced concrete and brick masonry manholes including appurtenances.
• Repairs broken or leaking sewer mains by trenchless repair methods such as chemical grouting, installing Link Sleeve repair sleeves, replacing or restoring concrete hydraulic cement, etc.
• Uses centrifugal pumps, air compressors, pneumatic tools, concrete mixers, mechanical blowers, sandblasting equipment, electric generators, power sewer-cleaning machines, Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) equipment, chemical grouting equipment, Link Sleeve equipment, vacuum truck, and hand tools necessary in the construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers.
• Assists in excavation and installation of concrete cradle and backfill.
• Prepares written reports and maintains operational records.
• Operates Vacuum truck (GVW of 26,000 pounds) to clean sewer lines, and a Camera truck (GVW of 14,100 pounds) to inspect sewer lines, chemical grouting, and trenchless repair work.
• May operate a 46,000 GVW vehicle to clean sewer lines with high pressure water and to vacuum debris associated with cleaning process.
• Supervises the work of helpers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Training and Experience: A Combination Of Education And Experience Substantially Equivalent To graduation from high school, and two (2) years of experience in general construction or maintenance and repair work involving mechanical, piping, or sewer systems, and possession of a valid State of Hawai'i Class B Commercial Driver License with Air Brakes and N endorsement at the time of appointment*, and a good driving record certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court. (You will be required to submit your current traffic abstract at time of the job interview.)
• Commercial Driver License (CDL): Applicants must possess a valid CDL Class B. If you have an out-of-state CDL, you must transfer it to a Hawai'i issued CDL by the time of appointment. If a copy of your CDL is not submitted at the time of filing, your application will be rejected. Please contact the Hilo Driver Licensing Office at (808) 961-2222 for information on how to obtain a Hawai'i CDL.
• Possession of a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required prior to appointment.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of: tools, power driven equipment, materials and practices used in installing, maintaining, and repairing pipelines and/or sewer systems; and occupational hazards of safety practices used in connection with construction work.
• Ability to: lay pipes to line and grade; operate CCTV equipment; operate grouting equipment; use power and hand tools and make simple adjustments on equipment; read sketches and drawings; make emergency repairs; and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Supplemental Information

• Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required: an official college transcript, a valid driver's license, a temporary assignment verification, professional licenses, and/or certificates.
• Veterans applying for veteran's preference points shall also scan and attach their DD-214 form and as needed, their VA claim letter to the on-line application.