Wastewater Utility Worker I/II

Wastewater Utility Worker I and II:

Inspect, maintain and repair sewer collection systems, including sewer pipelines, taps, valves, manholes, cleanouts wet wells and related appurtenances and structures.

Clean sewer mains and perform manhole inspections; record data on work orders; provide input into cleaning PM schedules.

Review CCTV inspection videos; record and code observations; make rehabilitation recommendations.

Respond to sewer spills using department approved response procedures; gather appropriate data and fill out spill reports; assist with determining spill causes.

Review and give input into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Perform physical labor including shoveling, weed abatement, raking, lifting and digging. Loads, unloads and operates trucks to transport maintenance supplies and materials.

May be assigned to:

Excavate and shore trenches; backfill; cut; patch, repair and resurface utility cuts in streets; clean work sites; raise manholes and public cleanouts to grade; install and remove concrete and asphalt on streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and other public facilities as required for sewer repairs.

Use safe work methods and safety practices related to the work; cone off and flag work sites to secure from traffic; may direct traffic around work sites; use appropriate safety equipment.

Descend into confined spaces using appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Secure work area and maintain equipment in a clean and orderly condition, secure equipment at the end of the day. Use PPE required for assigned work.

Inspect assigned vehicles and perform minor maintenance; report the need for major repairs and service; fuel and lubricate vehicles and related equipment.
Use mechanical and hydraulic equipment during sewer system maintenance.

Operate assigned vehicles skillfully and safely; observe safe driving practices.

Operate heavy construction equipment, such as backhoes, dump trucks and loaders.

Operate combination sewer cleaner trucks and CCTV equipment and vehicles.

Locate sewer lines and manholes.

Apply root control chemicals to sewer mains and manholes. Clear, trim or remove brush, plants or trees from around wastewater facilities, manholes or on easements.

Read and interpret hard copy and electronic maps, plans, blueprints and specifications.

Estimate and secure tools, materials and equipment required for assigned jobs; discuss work to be performed with lead and/or supervisors.

Maintain daily written and computerized records of work performed and materials used; record field drawings of modifications; prepare a variety of written records and reports related to the work.

Follow the city's Sewer System Management Plan, Sewer Emergency Response Plan, state wastewater discharge requirements and other applicable city, state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to operating a public wastewater system.

Assist in training other staff as needed; may act in a lead capacity on specific jobs (WW Utility Woker II).

Respond to emergency calls, including working varying hours, weekends, holidays, unscheduled days and perform stand-by duty as required.

Assist other crews when needed.

Represent the city as appropriate. Attend meetings, webinars and conferences as required.

Participate in discussions about preventive maintenance programs and/or work processes and procedures. Make suggestions for improvement.

Interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Wastewater Utility Worker I:

• Basic concepts of operations and maintenance of wastewater collection systems.
• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in construction, maintenance and repair.
• Basic operation and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
• Basic safety practices.

• Accepted industry practices for operations and maintenance of wastewater collection systems.
• Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the field.
• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the inspection, maintenance and repair of sewer collection systems and related facilities.
• Operation and maintenance of heavy construction equipment and other related vehicles and equipment used in the inspection, maintenance and repair of sewer systems, such as backhoes, loaders, combination trucks and CCTV equipment and vehicles.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including traffic control, confined space and use of proper protective clothing and devices related to the work.

• Perform basic skilled inspection, maintenance and repair work on sewer collection systems and related facilities.
• Use mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Operate and maintain assigned vehicles in a safe and skillful manner including commercial vehicles.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrate safe work methods and safety practices.
• Analyze and solve problems encountered related to wastewater collection systems.
• Use appropriate city computer systems and software applications.
• Maintain accurate written and computerized records of work performed, hours, and materials used, field conditions and related reports.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

• Direct the work of other subordinates, including training and evaluating work procedures.
• Plan and lay out jobs, estimate tools and materials, assign and review the work of others.

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of gaining the knowledge and abilities outlined above is:

Wastewater Utility Worker I:

High school diploma and six months of work experience in wastewater systems or any related field; or an equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.

Wastewater Utility Worker II:

In addition to the above, a total of two years of experience in the Wastewater Utility Worker I classification or similar classification with demonstrated proficiency at the journey level through certification and training; or an equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.