Line Maintenance Technician - Stormwater (Vactor Operator)

Posting number: 01963

Department: Public Works

Division: Public Works - Storm Water Maintenance

Job classification: Line Maintenance Technician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Stormwater

Summary

Examples of duties

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to perform unskilled to semi-skilled work to clean and maintain sewer and storm water lines and collection systems. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cleans and maintains sewer and storm water collection systems; performs confined space entries in manholes and wet wells; performs smoke and dye testing as needed; inspects and evaluates condition of systems; diagnoses problems; and cleans manholes and lines.
• Picks up and transports materials, tools and supplies; cleans and washes equipment and tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment and vehicles; and notifies supervisor of needed equipment replacements and repairs. 
• Operates combination truck; conducts pre-trip inspections including checking all fluids, gauges, lighting, mirrors, tires, body damage, seats and seatbelts, cleanliness of vehicle, etc.; fuels trucks; loads and secures materials on trucks; travels to job sites; and conducts post-trip inspections. 
• Adheres to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and wears protective gear.
• Receives and responds to work orders and service requests; completes and updates information in computer database; and maintains related documentation.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools and equipment to perform assigned duties, including easement machine, push camera, root and tap cutter, two-way radio, confined space equipment, line locating unit, manhole pick, pry bar, sledgehammer, line cleaning nozzles, crescent and pipe wrench, probe rod, shovel, etc.
• Communicates with supervisor, City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
• Operates a personal computer, gas monitor, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of related experience in sewer and/or stormwater utility maintenance.  

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the ability to attain tanker endorsement within six (6) months.

Certification for confined space entry preferred.

Special Requirements: 

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of cleaning and repairing of sewer, storm water lines, and collection systems.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of safety procedures applicable to job duties.
• Skill in gathering information before taking action.
• Skill in managing time.
• Skill in performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculating decimals, percentages, and fraction; and interpreting graphs.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Ability to listen.