Wastewater Lift Station Worker (May Underfill to Trainee)

Position Title:

Wastewater Lift Station Worker (May Underfill to Trainee)

Job Description:

Reports to the lift station supervisor and/or lead worker and assists in the configuration, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of pumps used in Salt Lake City’s 72 Waste/Storm water lift stations and pump stations throughout the Waste/Storm water system varying in size from 1/4 hp. to 500 hp.; electric, diesel and natural gas engines and numbering over 190 pumps in the system. The pumps are critical to preventing backup of wastewater in customer’s basements or flooding from storm runoff.

Position Salary Range:

Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker Trainee

•  $20.18

Wastewater Lift Station Worker

• $22.06 - $29.05

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker Trainee:

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains and cleans sewer lines through the use of hand and power tools, high pressure equipment and mechanical rodders.
• Inspects various sewer lines and systems with television equipment, in person and with sound equipment.
• May locate lines with various types of electronic, manual and other types of equipment or through the use of maps, charts and plat information.  May install sewer main connections and repair broken sewer lines.
• Tests various lines with specialized equipment.  May operate sealing equipment under close supervision.
• Performs maintenance on sewer equipment and system.
• Raises and seals manholes, including pouring of concrete, directing traffic away from work area and informing general public of sewer operations.
• Inspects and maintains sewer pumping facilities.  May clean pumps, fuel generators and perform maintenance duties inside or adjacent to pump stations.
• May inspect and repair various types of small pumps (less than 25 horsepower), telemetry and electrodes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, and one year paid work experience performing general maintenance or heavy labor.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lifting under extreme working conditions, in a confined area and in contact with untreated sewage.
• Ability to fit through a street opening (manhole).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B.
• Previous experience in wastewater system maintenance.

CAREER LADDER:

After six months of successful performance as a Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker Trainee, incumbent may be advanced to WW Collection Maintenance Worker I or WW Lift Station Worker provided incumbent possesses a valid Utah CDL and based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director approval.

NOTE:

Persons employed in this position must pass a physical examination which shows the ability to perform heavy manual labor.  Persons in this classification:  1) Are subject to callback and overtime.  2) Are subject to continual exposure to raw sewage and various types of disease.  3) Should consult with their physician on whether immunizations/vaccinations are advisable.

Wastewater Lift Station Worker:

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive and routine maintenance of lift stations including motors, re-packing pumps, replacing mechanical seals, shimming pumps, sonic systems, variable frequency drives, set point controllers, plumbing and all other related facilities, both inside and outside.  Responsible for job safety, such as vehicle placement, flagging requirements, and use of personal protective equipment. Assists electricians and telemetry personnel on general job-related tasks.
• Reports to crew lead workers and supervisors, progress and problems of crews and assigned programs.  May discuss specifications and make recommendations to lead workers or supervisors.
• Assists in implementing new installations of pumps and peripheral equipment, including piping, and concrete work. Knowledge and use of wide variety of pump parts including