Sewer Tech

Position: Sewer Tech -Full Time
Description

BENEFITS

• 13% employer contribution to 401k or 457 account during first year
• Retirement through the Kentucky Public Pension Authority beginning second year
• Generous vacation, sick, holiday, and military paid leave with no waiting period
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with no or low employee premiums
• Uniforms fully provided, boot reimbursement
• On call overtime pay available
• Employer paid training and certifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the installation, maintenance and cleaning of sanitary sewer lines;

• Responds to complaint calls from customers;

• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and records;

• Provide for safe and efficient operation of equipment;

• Assist other departments and/or agencies in repairs, maintenance, or cleaning duties as necessary;

• Ensure work area is clean and all equipment and tools are properly stored after use;

• Perform preventative maintenance, make minor repairs and recommend major repairs on equipment;

• Recommend to supervisor equipment, tools, supplies and materials for purchase;

• Assist contractors working on sewer projects as required;

• Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies such as line breaks, weather events as needed;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Work is thorough, timely and reflects follow-through to completion.

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Complies with departmental performance standards.

• Demonstrates willingness to undertake duties as assigned.

• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License at time of hire. Must be capable of working periodic overtime and available to work on-call as scheduled. Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and air brakes desired but not required.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No previous experience required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.