Wastewater Collection System Operator II/III - Maint/Vac Truck 26-097

About the role

The position involves operating motor vehicles, utilizing cleaning nozzles and equipment for mainline cleaning, removal of debris, and relief of blockages. The operator also vacuums debris from exit points, uses high-pressure sprayers to clean manholes, wet wells, and vortexes, performs routine preventative and corrective maintenance, and utilizes GIS and grid maps to locate and document work.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor vehicles.
• Utilizes cleaning nozzles and equipment for mainline cleaning, removal of debris, and relief of blockages.
• Vacuums debris from exit points, including manholes, excavations, wet wells, etc.
• Uses high-pressure sprayers to clean manholes, wet wells, etc.
• Performs routine preventative and corrective maintenance on vehicles and equipment requiring a basic knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, mechanical systems, and hydraulics.
• Utilizes GIS and grid maps to locate and document work to be done.
• Completes work tickets showing jobs completed, hours worked, and follow-up necessary.
• Sets-up traffic control to conform to Highway Department requirements.
• May be required to work during emergency conditions.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.
• Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in wastewater collection, utility work, pipefitting, plumbing, construction, manufacturing, and/or general maintenance preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• General knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems preferred, ability to diagnose and replace or repair worn or defective parts.
• Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness.

Skills

• Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles.
• Constantly positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.
• Considerable movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground, and cluttered work areas.
• Routinely ascend/descend a ladder to climb in and out of excavations.
• Routinely ascend/descend into manhole to access approximately two feet in diameter and depths of up to twenty feet.
• Constantly works in internal / external environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise levels requiring the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection Required.
• Routinely positions self to use up to 50 lbs of force. Daily move and transport equipment and/or materials at job sites weighing up to 50 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs require a two-person operation.
• Subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body.
• Routinely and safely operate computer to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $49,192.00 (23.65/hr.) - $79,331.20 ($38.14/hr.).
• Hiring Bonus: $3,000 (If valid CDL Class A is held at time of hire).

Pay

• Salary Range: $49,192.00 (23.65/hr.) - $79,331.20 ($38.14/hr.).
• Hiring Bonus: $3,000 (If valid CDL Class A is held at time of hire).

Schedule

Hours: 1:00 pm - 10:00pm