WWP - SSES LCR Field Technician

About the role

This is considered a TEMPORARY ROLE. As a Wet Weather Program Senior SSES LCR Technician, you will be responsible for field data collection activities associated with the completion of a typical Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES) for the Wet Weather Program as well as field verification of water service line materials. These surveys include flow monitoring, closed-circuit television (CCTV), smoke testing, manhole inspections, dye testing, service line verifications, and other services as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performing field investigations by collecting high quality and accurate data.
• Performing manual excavations of water service lines.
• Performing material tests to determine material of water service lines.
• CCTV Inspections - record various pipeline attributes and identify defects.
• Manhole Inspections - record various structure attributes and identify defects.
• Smoke Testing - conduct smoke tests and record defects encountered.
• Night Flow Isolations - measure wastewater flows during non-peak usage.
• Dye Testing - conduct dye water tracing and dye water flooding.
• Flow Monitoring - install & maintain open channel flow metering equipment.
• Ability to work in Confined Spaces, including sanitary sewer manholes.
• Review data collected in field to ensure quality and accuracy of information.
• Project planning to meet client requirements.
• Hardware and Software troubleshooting, support, repair, and testing.
• Inventory management and control.
• Frequent overnight travel is required.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED is required.
• At least three years of SSES and Field Service experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel.
• Willing to work in and around open sanitary sewer lines.
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Entry certification.
• Should possess basic computer skills.
• Good technical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Process oriented individual.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS and/or Trimble Products is preferred.
• Experience with data collection for SSES or other underground utilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Entry certification is required.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record, drug test, and criminal record.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods working in outdoor conditions in varying terrain types.
• Prolonged periods working in outdoor conditions in varying climates.
• Must be able to lift equipment up to 45 pounds at times.