WASTEWATER COLLECTION TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Responsibilities

• Assists with the construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of manholes.
• Digs ditches and unloads pipe.
• Assists with the elimination of sewer blockages.
• Obtains proper tools, equipment, supplies, and materials for high level technicians.
• Locates sewer mains, manholes, and laterals.
• Assists with operation of combo vac/jet truck to clean sewer mains and remove blockages.
• Assists with operation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection in accordance with NASCO standards.
• Cleans sewer spills and applies proper biocides as needed.
• Performs basic manhole inspections.
• Responds to emergency calls related to any Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO), back-up and manhole issue.
• Assists with operation of a variety of complex trucks and equipment to properly maintain the collection system in order to comply with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) mandates and ECUA Standard Operating Procedures/Guidelines for Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) reporting.
• Uses computer for work orders, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) mapping, and to look up customer information.
• Assists with operation of manhole rehabilitation truck, by-pass systems, back-hoe, front-end loader and related maintenance equipment.
• Assists with daily inspections of the sewer collection system using CCTV camera equipment and visually inspecting manholes.
• Assists with evaluation of pipes, manholes, and laterals.
• Uses techniques and equipment to evaluate the collection system for sources of Infiltration and Inflow (I & I), such as smoke and dye testing.
• Sets up and operates temporary by-passes of gravity sewer system.
• Assists with daily grease, sand, roots and debris removal from the collection system.
• Uses knowledge of system to clear blockages throughout the collection system.
• Assists contractors and other divisions as needed with Vac-trucks and CCTV camera trucks.
• Required to work different shifts as needed in all kinds of weather events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must respond to all emergency work callouts beyond his/her assigned shift.
• Basic level of computer knowledge and skills is required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Within 24 Months Of Employment, Promotion, Or Transfer Possession of or ability to obtain a "Class A" CDL driver's license.
• Within six (6) months of hire Attain Confined Space Entry Certification Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification OSHA-10.
• Completion of all required ECUA training modules.