Senior Wastewater Collections Operator

Responsibilities

The Senior Wastewater Collections Operator performs cleaning, inspection, operation, maintenance, documentation, and repair of the City’s wastewater collection system.

This position operates a variety of heavy equipment and specialized wastewater collection system equipment, such as a combination jet/vacuum sewer cleaning truck and a CCTV vehicle, to perform the necessary duties of the position.

Under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Collections Supervisor, the Senior Wastewater Collections Operator will provide guidance and direction to non-senior Operators and ensure the crew follows the instructions of the Lead Wastewater Collections Operator. The position is responsible for accurately documenting all daily work activities in the City’s asset management system, as well as adhering to all department policies, procedures, programs, and safety guidelines.

The Senior Wastewater Collections Operator is responsible for responding to emergency situations both during duty hours and after hours, including weekend callouts, and for participation in the ‘on-call’ program and responding to after-hour callbacks on a rotating basis.

Operates specialized wastewater collection system equipment such as a combination jet/vacuum sewer cleaning truck, CCTV vehicle, utility crane trucks and other equipment to support operation, maintenance, and repair activities.

Responds to customer complaints related to sewer system infrastructure, clarifying sewer ordinances, codes, department policies, procedures, and programs for customers as applicable.

Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work completed by the collections team. Ensures correct work order input, completes work orders, and follows other work order policies and procedures as put forth by the Wastewater Collections Supervisor.

Advances the City’s CCTV inspection program, which records, identifies, and scores defects within the City’s sewer infrastructure utilizing the NASSCO scoring system.

Performs other duties as required and may be called upon to assist other divisions within the Department or other Departments within the City.

Follows all established safety procedures and JHAs for the position, utilizes safety equipment (PPE), and monitors the work environment to ensure safety of employees and others. Participates and completes annual regulatory and safety training and occasionally enters confined spaces by safely following OSHA safety regulations.

High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.

Work requires a broad knowledge of the principles and practices of sewer system operation and maintenance, lift station operation and maintenance, or operation of heavy equipment. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with wastewater collection facilities or similar facilities is required. An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.

Must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Collections Operator Grade II upon hire and must be able to maintain certification for the duration of employment. A copy of your operator number and the certification must be attached to your application.

Must possess a Class ‘A’ CDL with tanker endorsement upon hire and must be able to maintain a license for the duration of employment.

Must possess a NASSCO Certification or have the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Work requires the ability to read work orders, system schematics, construction plans, specifications, regulations, permits, Safety Data Sheets, O&M manuals, standard operating procedures, and other work-related materials.

Work requires the ability to perform basic math operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Work requires the ability to write work orders, time sheets, customer contact forms, logbooks, and general correspondence.

Work requires initiative and independent judgment.

Planning responsibilities include scheduling parts and materials for projects, scheduling jobs, planning street or lane closures, and managing the needed tools, equipment, and…