Wastewater Collection Operator I

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CITY OF GARDEN CITY

CLASS SPECIFICATION

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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;

CITY OF GARDEN CITY

CLASS SPECIFICATION

Wastewater Collection Operator I, Page 2

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, includ ing 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