Sewer Maintenance Technician

About the role

This position is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions must comply to federal regulations where marijuana still remains illegal. Should one of these safety sensitive positions test positive on a drug test and lose the ability to perform within the job description outline, the City of Claremore will implement the zero tolerance policy resulting in immediate termination.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, clean, and repair sanitary sewer lines, manholes, lift stations, and related infrastructure
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment, including vacuum trucks, jetter trucks, pumps, hand tools, and power equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections of sewer collection system components
• Respond to sewer backups, overflows, emergencies, and customer service requests
• Aid in locating underground utilities and sewer lines
• Install, repair, and maintain sewer mains, service lines, valves, and manholes
• Conduct confined space entry operations in accordance with safety procedures
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs
• Assist in snow removal, storm response, and other Public Works activities as assigned
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as required
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to wastewater collection systems

Requirements

• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and 1-2 years of sewer system work is preferred
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Oklahoma state driver's license and CDL Class “B” with air brake endorsement, or ability to obtain one
• Must be insurable with City’s insurance carrier
• This position requires the Maintenance Worker to hold a Certificate of Competency, as issued and required by state law from the Department of Environmental Quality and shall be the “D” level or higher classification. The Maintenance Worker shall have one year from the date of appointment to secure a “D” level or higher license classification as water and sewer work operator

Skills

• Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities
• Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Ability to work safely
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.00 - $21.96 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule

N/A