Collection System Technician , II, or III DOQ

Position Summary

The purpose of the position is to operate heavy equipment and vehicles to repair gravity and pressurized sewer pipelines; inspect, evaluate, and maintain wastewater collection system force mains, trunk lines, manholes; maintain rights‑of‑ways; and perform related work as required. Works under general supervision of the appointed lead Collection System Technician or Collection System Supervisor.

• Operate heavy equipment, trucks, and specialized equipment in the clearing and maintenance of collection system rights‑of‑ways and repairing/maintaining sewer infrastructure; operate assortment of hand/power tools including jackhammers, pipe saws, chain saws, pole saws.
• Perform hydraulic and mechanical cleaning of sewer lines, treatment plants, and lift stations; remove roots and debris mechanically; clear stoppages from lines and manholes.
• Assist in locating, raising, and replacing manholes and with sewer line point repairs.
• Perform underground utility locating in accordance with applicable laws and confirm that locates have been conducted prior to excavation activities.
• Haul equipment and supplies to work sites; load and haul dirt, rocks, wood, mulch, debris.
• Mow grass, remove vegetation, cut, and remove trees; grind stumps, chip limbs and brush.
• Perform routine landscaping and grounds maintenance as necessary at the completion of maintenance and repair projects to repair property damage.
• Maintain air release valves.
• Repair fencing and install gates along rights‑of‑ways as necessary.
• Assist with creek bank restoration and creek crossings as necessary.
• Provide traffic control at work sites to ensure citizen and crew safety.
• Perform all work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of safety.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of work performed.
• Inspect equipment for proper and safe working condition; clean and maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment daily or as recommended by manufacturer.
• Receive and respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or during inclement weather events due to business necessity.
• Serve on call 24 hours a day as scheduled and respond to emergency situations as necessary.
• Attend meetings, training, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.

• Adhere to the Authority’s safety program and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Data involvement: requires copying, transcribing, entering, or posting data or information on inspection forms or electronic devices, operating CMMS applications, SCADA systems, Microsoft applications, Adobe Acrobat, and other such programs.
People involvement: requires effective communication with people in person, by phone, in writing, or using a computer to convey or exchange information of a technical nature; occasional interaction with the public by fielding phone calls, assisting with site tours.
Involvement with things: requires using a motor vehicle, pumps, presses, dump truck, laboratory equipment, safety equipment and devices, setting up and operating a wastewater sampler, and using other specialized equipment that requires extended training and experience; may involve calibration and testing of devices.
Reasoning requirements: requires understanding and strictly adhering to sampling methods, analytical procedures, recordkeeping, flow measuring, and safety/security requirements.
Mathematical requirements: requires using basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes, and/or computing flow, concentration, and percentages.
Language requirements: requires reading technical instructions, procedures, schematics, plans, manuals, and charts to solve practical problems; responsible for composing routine reports and specialized reports and forms with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
Mental requirements: requires doing clerical, manual, or…