WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR I

Wastewater Collection Operator I

Starting range : $20.00-$22.00 / hour

FLSA Designation : Non-exempt

Class Summary / Primary Function :

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform installation, maintenance, inspection and sampling, and repair work on sewer collection systems, including sanitary system lift and monitor stations, and sanitary and storm sewer pipes and culverts. The position reports directly to the Wastewater Collection Manager. The principal duties are performed in a public utility environment that may include working outside in adverse weather conditions, exposure to potentially hazardous equipment and chemicals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Illustrative Only) :

• Responsible for pulling and submitting wastewater samples to the City of Boise.
• Install, maintain, inspect, monitor, sample, and perform repairs on wastewater collection systems, including sanitary sewer main line, service connections, sanitary sewer system lift and monitor stations, and sanitary and storm sewer pipes and culverts;
• Respond to emergencies such as system breaks or blockages, including locating affected areas, traffic control, erection of safety barricades, and notification of affected users
• Perform installation and repair work including digging and backfilling trenches; installing and repairing pipelines, including cutting, tapping, threading, and making joint connections on copper, plastic, and other pipe material;
• Raise, lower, or relocate sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and culverts to accommodate other utilities or street installation and repair;
• Locate and mark utility lines; including water, sewer, gas, power, telephone, and television, before excavation;
• Repair vandalism and other damage;
• Assist during construction projects;
• Maintain current inspection, maintenance, repair, and daily work records, reports, and logs;
• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including but not limited to, dump trucks, front end loaders and attachments, backhoes, vacuum trucks, sanitary line camera trucks, water tankers, and related equipment;
• Operate a variety of hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to, sledges, hammers, picks, air compressors, chainsaws, air hammers, jacks, generators, sprayers, and related equipment;
• Place work zone traffic control devices and performs flagging duties;
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintain service and maintenance records;
• Prepare reports and maintains performance and maintenance records; ensure all files are prepared accurately and properly maintained;
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities Available on-call during non-working hours for emergencies; Assist all Public Works Department employees as needed or requested; Create standard operating procedures as they relate to the wastewater division; Perform other related duties as required. On-call shift work required. Must live within 30 minutes of Garden City limits to respond in a timely manner.

Competency Requirements :

Knowledge of : Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for the installation, operation, inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection utility systems and related equipment; Specialized equipment operation and maintenance; Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices; Operation of standard office equipment, including a personal computer and job-related software applications; Customer service procedures, techniques, and objectives, including telephone etiquette; City utility and other applicable codes, policies, and procedures; Current office practices and procedures; Record keeping and filing methods and techniques; Mathematical and computational functions; Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements relating to wastewater collection and safety.

Ability to : Read and interpret technical and operational manuals, blueprints, and diagrams; Read and interpret meters, gauges, control panels, and testing and monitoring equipment; Read, understand and interpret applicable regulations and Pu