Wastewater Collections Operator

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**Position Summary**

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform

semi-skilled and skilled installation, maintenance, inspection, and

repair work on a wastewater and storm sewer collection system. An

employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance or operation

duties in the Citys Public Works Department. The work is performed under

the direct supervision of the Collection System Supervisor with indirect

supervision of the Wastewater Superintendent and City Administrator. The

principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor

environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions and

hazards involving the use of power tools, heavy equipment, and exposure

to hazardous material. Due to the on-call nature of this position, the

working hours vary and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

**Primary Responsibilities**

• Performs installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair work on

wastewater and storm water collection systems, including main lines,

lift stations, catch basins, and manholes.

• Respond rapidly to emergency situations such as system breaks or

blockages, including locating affected areas, traffic control, and

erecting safety barricades.

• Performs installation and repair work including digging and

backfilling trenches, installing, and repairing pipelines to include

cutting, tapping, threading, and making joint connections on copper,

plastic, and other pipe material.

• Flushes and cleans valves and lines, including extensions and new or

repaired lines.

• Operates specialized inspection, cleaning, flushing, and maintenance

equipment.

• Raises, lowers, or relocates sewer lines and manholes to accommodate

other utilities or street installation and repair.

• Assists with operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater

treatment plant equipment, including but not limited to electrical,

hydraulic, plumbing, and pumping equipment.

• Responds to citizen complaints in a timely manner, consistent with

City policy.

• Maintains written work records, including complaint resolutions,

maintenance and repair logs, flow records, and daily work logs.

• Maintains and repairs tools and equipment.
• Maintains compliance with Federal, State, County, City, and other

applicable public health environmental and safety standards.

• May be assigned to operator duties in the wastewater treatment plant

during holidays, weekends, or other short-staffed periods and

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.

Specialized Knowledge

• Idaho Class I Wastewater Collection Operator License.
• Idaho drivers license with Class B CDL, air brake and tanker

endorsements without standard restriction.

• Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for the

installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of

wastewater collection system and related equipment.

• Basic mathematical and science principles related to the operation

of a wastewater collection and treatment system.

**Experience, Skills and Qualifications**

• High school diploma or GED equivalency. One (1) year wastewater

Collection Or Related System Experience Required OR Any Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge,

Skills, And Abilities Necessary To Perform The Work.

• Accurately follow written and oral instructions.
• Accurately read and interpret system maps, diagrams, and technical

and operational manuals.

• Accurately read and interpret meters, operational and testing

equipment.

• Operate power equipment and hand tools.
• Operate specialized system inspection, cleaning, and maintenance

equipment.

• Prepare written reports and mai tain system performance records.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the public and other

employees.

Essential Physical Abilities

Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, manual dexterity and personal

mobility and stamina, with or without reasonable accommodation, which

permits the employee to:

• Discern verbal instructions, communicate with other employees and

the public, and discern warning or emergency alarms, including

vehicle backup warnings.

• Comprehend written work instructions and work orders, technical and

operational documents, diagrams, and read and record meters and

gauges.

• Operate a variety of power and hand tools, including specialized

meter reading equipment, and adjusting equipment.

• Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 75 pounds, and work in an

outdoor field environment.

• Sufficient visual acuity required by this job, with or without

reasonable accommodation, including close vision, distance vision,

color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to

adjust focus.

• Other Qualifications:**\

The physical demands and work environment described here are

representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to su