Video Line Specialist

City of Alabaster - Internal Job Posting

Position Title:
Video Line Specialist

Department:
Environmental Services / Collections Division

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Grade 19: $22.53 - $31.18 per hour

Open posting date: 2.13.2026 - 2.23.2026

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist Sewer Video Supervisor in the operation and maintenance of video camera and sound equipment used in the inspection and location of damaged sanitary sewer lines. This includes lifting manhole covers and placing camera and crawler into the sewer or placing sound equipment over the sewer to inspect sewer lines.

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES:

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance/repairs on pump station, sewer mains, and manholes.

Perform drain and sewer camera inspections; log results and maintain accurate records.

Perform pre-trip inspection by checking all vehicle fluids, tires, and lights, filling the holding tank with water, checking the camera to ensure it is working properly, taking inventory of supplies and making any minor repairs before driving to the job site.

Receives assignments and prepares for inspections by driving to job site, and setting up equipment based on the job specifications.

Inspects sewer line by entering manholes and placing camera and crawler into the sewer, utilizing camera equipment to view the sewer line, and utilizing SLRAT equipment, and placing all equipment back onto truck at the completion of a job.

Ensures that all safety procedures are followed while on work site by properly setting up work site and wearing appropriate safety gear.

Ensures all safety equipment and tools are on truck (e.g., safety signs, flashlights, vests, cones, batteries, marker paints, gas and metal detectors, replacement wheels, etc.)

Ensures all vehicle fluids are checked such as the oil transmission antifreeze, and power steering so the truck is safe and ready to be operated.

Performs preventative maintenance on departmental equipment and tools (e.g., camera, truck, crawler, etc.).

Prepares for daily activities by meeting with supervisors to discuss work orders, assignments, staffing and equipment needs.

Troubleshoots equipment (camera or crawler) by using the bypass co-axe (jumper wire).

Assesses the work site and follows instructions from supervisor on placement of camera truck over manhole.

Responds to citizen requests involving sewer problems.

Operates equipment and utilizes a variety of hand and power tools; performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment; identifies equipment maintenance needs.

Assist with regular monitoring of systems through reading gauges, graphs, meters and control panels.

Obtain estimates on materials and maintenance needs; make purchases as required.

Assist with maintaining City facilities including minor building/fencing repairs as required.

Attend and participate in safety meetings; abide by safety protocols and help maintain a safe working environment for self and others.

Inspects, maintains, repairs and operates all sewer lines and pump stations.

Maintains and repairs motors, pumps and other equipment, services equipment and machinery as scheduled and/or necessary.

Installs or replaces equipment and machinery according to manufacturer's instructions.

Maintains inventory on parts and equipment needed, completes purchase order requests for parts and supplies as needed, keeps records of preventive maintenance and repairs performed.

Works as a team with other employees, managers, and department director.

Serves as a member of survey, construction, or inspection crews as needed.

Work with IT Department to upgrade and improve GIS maps.

Regular & predictable attendance is a required essential function of the position based on department established work schedule.

Essential

Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.