Wastewater Collections Operator

Position Summary

Evaluate, maintain and repair wastewater collection, distribution and treatment systems and related facilities and equipment, including lift stations and pumps; assist with maintenance of collection and distribution infrastructure.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate, maintain and repair wastewater collection, distribution and treatment systems and related facilities and equipment, including lift station, wet wells and pumps;
• Assist with maintenance of collection and distribution infrastructure.
• Maintain and repair pumping equipment, including automatic control valves and related control systems;
• Maintain, repair and clean pipe lines.
• Operate jet-vacuum truck and high pressure hoses to clean line and manholes and to open stoppages; remove grease and debris from manholes.
• Operate mechanical power rodder and other equipment in order to clean plugged sewer lines and remove obstructions from wastewater drainage systems.
• Inspect and determine proper operating levels of sewer lines through the operation and use of closed circuit television cameras and equipment.
• Excavate, repair or replace valves, lift station lines and sewer lines.
• Locate sewer lines for contractors and utilities; raise manholes covered by street overlay projects; respond to emergency call-out as necessary.
• Operate a variety of related equipment, including a jet truck, closed-circuit television vehicle and equipment, backhoe, dump truck, power and hand rodder, jackhammer and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operate and maintain City maintained lift stations; perform preventive maintenance and clean wet wells.
• Assist water and street department personnel with repairs and maintenance of water line breaks and cleaning storm drains as assigned.
• Maintain records related to lift stations and collection system maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Collection and distribution systems maintenance and repair.
• Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of wastewater systems.
• Lift station operation and maintenance.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Technical aspects of the wastewater maintenance trade.
• Evaluate, maintain and repair wastewater collection, distribution and treatment systems and related facilities and equipment.
• Maintain lift station pumping equipment.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Operate a variety of specialized and related vehicles and equipment.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actions.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess, or obtain within 6 months of employment, valid commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements;
• Must possess, or obtain within 18 months of employment, valid Idaho Class I Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification.

Working Conditions

• City sewers, lift stations, and wastewater treatment plant;
• Outdoor work environment, subject to seasonal heat and cold and extreme weather conditions.
• Physical activities include hand and finger dexterity to operate vehicles, equipment and tools, driving a vehicle to conduct work, lifting (15-80 pounds), walking over rough or uneven surfaces, seeing to observe collection system condition and perform repairs, climbing, sitting, and standing.
• Incumbents are exposed to fumes and hazardous and explosive gases, infectious conditions, traffic hazards, working in cramped or restrictive work chambers, high voltage and angry or abusive individuals.

Benefits

• Health Plan - A high quality, affordable health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage administered by Regence BlueShield of Idaho and Delta Dental of Idaho. The City pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% of the premium for dependents.
• PERSI - PERSI, one of the best pension plans nationwide, ensures our employees have first-class, reliable retirement. Employees can also contribute additional funds to PERSI Choice 401(k), Nationwide 457, ICMA 457, or ICMA Roth IRA through payroll.
• Holiday Leave - Employees enjoy 13 paid holidays throughout the year including a floating holiday to use on a day of their choosing.
• Vacation/Sick Leave - Employees accrue vacation and sick leave at competitive rates.
• Basic Life Insurance - Upon hire, employees are enrolled in basic life and accidental death and dismemberment policy at no cost to them.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Available to all employees, the EAP, provides a variety of free services, including anything from visits with a mental health provider to finding quality pet care.
• Wellness Incentive Program - Employees are eligible to particpate in an annual Wellness Program with quarterly incentives including an additional day off.
• Optional Benefits - Other optional benefits avaiable to employees include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Life Insurance, and Short & Long Term Disability.