Job Summary
Responsible for skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of wastewater system facilities; operating a variety of light and moderately heavy power driven equipment; and ensuring public health and safety by preventing and/or responding to sewage overflows and blockages. Inspect, clean, maintain, construct, and repair wastewater collection systems including sanitary sewers, storm drains, pump stations, pipes, manholes and catch basins.
Individuals assigned to this position are expected to be competent in their skill area and to perform proficiently and independently. Work shall be performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and practices under supervision.
As required by the Public Services Director, Operations Manager and Lead WWTP Operator, other duties may include, but not be limited to, performing work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance workload. There are potential times that working weekends or overtime will be required.
Job Duties
Assigned tasks may include any or all of the following activities, depending on area of assignment.
Employment Standards
Knowledge & Abilities:
Knowledge of: operational characteristics of wastewater collection systems; materials, methods, techniques, and terminology used in maintenance and repair activities related to the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection system infrastructure including how repair parts are applied to the wastewater system including couplings, stainless steel bands, and types and grades of pipes; operational characteristics of maintenance and construction equipment and tools used in work activities; proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hand and power tools; practices and procedures of traffic control; basic mathematical principles; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations; basic principles and practices of record keeping; occupational hazards and standard safety practices including those associated with working in confined spaces; principles and practices of customer service.
Ability to: perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of the wastewater collection system; perform a variety of tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions; perform heavy manual labor; work in closely confined spaces while wearing a respirator; read maps, blue prints, and diagrams; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; ensure safety around work areas in high traffic; prepare and maintain records including time and material use records; interpret and apply policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations; perform mathematical calculations; respond to collection system maintenance/repair emergencies; safely drive and skillfully operate equipment and machinery including service trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, vacuum trucks, skiploader, backhoe, large trailers, trench tamper, hydro tamper, concrete and asphalt cutting saws, root saws, jackhammer, and hand and power tools; understand and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education Standards
High School graduation or the equivalent.
Physical Standards
Physical strength and ability sufficient to perform manual labor for extended periods under adverse conditions and in all types of weather.
Certificates or Licenses
Valid Washington State Driver’s License
Possess and maintain a valid Class A CDL driver’s license at time of appointment and ability to obtain tank and air brakes endorsements within first six months of employment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR certification, Backhoe training certification, Confined Space Entry certification, Trenching and Shoring certification issued by the State of Washington DOE within 18 months of employment. To be eligible for Grading I testing, one year of domestic wastewater treatment plant operating experience. (When upgrading from OIT level after 1 year of experience, you must apply to receive the upgrade). Certification requirements may change from time-to-time based on regulatory requirements.
Application Procedure
Please submit the City of Yelm Application, resume, cover letter and proof of certifications to Shelby Denny at [email protected]
Benefits
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits based on a 40-hour workweek.
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