Sewer Mains Specialist

Compensation Range

$23.04 - $29.52

Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

* Integrity:
Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.

* Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.

* Partnership:
Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

What We Offer:

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans

* PTO earned within first year

* 12 Paid Holidays per year

* Tuition Reimbursement Plan

* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

The Sewer Mains Specialist plays a key role in supporting the Senior Mains Specialist with the daily operations of the Collection System. This dynamic role includes a variety of tasks such as SSO reporting, FTSE and FA computation, system cleaning, root control, FOG compliance, I&I management, and lift station monitoring. You'll be hands-on with data collection, ensuring accurate reporting to the State, maintaining facilities, and assisting with system operations.

Using a range of specialized equipment, you'll tackle challenging and rewarding tasks while contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of the entire system. Work is performed under regular supervision, with the opportunity to oversee and guide semi-skilled workers in alignment with City policies. If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise and teamwork, this is the job for you!

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

* Back-up ORCs for collections.

* Assists in ensuring the collection system and associated programs follow the rules and regulations of the Federal, State, and Local agencies.

* Completes all required reports for Federal, State, and City agencies in a timely matter.

* Provides support departments such as lab, industrial pretreatment, FOG program, plant maintenance, engineering services, administration, code enforcement, and planning and zoning are incorporated into the system records and are in adherence to the rules, regulations and procedures of the division as directed

* Gathers information for the FOG program, plant maintenance, wastewater treatment plants, deduct meter, sewer meters, and other programs associated with the collection system.

* Inspects system devise, pipelines, rights-of-way, aerial lines, creek crossings, etc.

* Monitors odor control.

* Assists engineering technicians, engineers, and GIS personnel with water mains and sewer line problems reported by contractors and local citizens.

* On-call back-up ORC and/or On-Call Emergency Contract Inspector;

* Assists in locating lost manholes, air releases, and force mains.

* Adjust air release and vacuum valves on force mains.

* Performs field checks for sewer taps using maps, records, and GIS.

* Assists other departments in locating utilities.

* Assists supervisors with locating water and sewer mains;

* Coordinates with building and property owners and the City of High Point Engineering Department to help solve water and sewer complaints;

* Good knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and safety rules and regulations.

* Thorough knowledge of the maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer mains and facilities;

* Skillfully use the specialized tools and operate equipment related to the assigned area including pressure monitoring, flow monitoring, odor control, grease control, etc.;

* Works independently;

* Interpret and enforce City and departmental policies and procedures;

* Communicate effectively with supervisors, subordinates, other employees and the general public;

* Read and understand plans, maps, specifications, data sheets, flow and pressure information;

* Properly operate two-way radio.

* Be available for immediate response in emergency situations to…