Primary Role

• Inspect, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, install and repair of collection system facilities; including not limited to; 1) sewer lines, manholes and service laterals; and 2) pumping and flow control facilities.
• Respond to customer service inquiries including service disruptions, service line problems and grinder pump malfunctions.
• Investigate complaint and determine corrective action per Company procedure. Perform new service activity including tap installation and records keeping.
• Monitor water and wastewater collection systems and make adjustments as directed to control their operations.
• Maintain plant process equipment as directed.
• Complete all necessary forms, sketches and field notes and be knowledgeable of using maps and records.
• Maintain all necessary records and maintain tools and work equipment.
• Perform maintenance and light construction duties including repairs and/or improvements to physical plant, custodial duties and related building and grounds 

Key Accountabilities

• To perform a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection system facilities.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and a CDL license with air brake and tanker endorsements (or be able to obtain one within 1 year of hire).
• Water or sewer operator’s license preferred.
• Mechanical ability sufficient to understand the operation of pumps, valves, motors and other mechanical equipment related to operations and maintenance.
• Having working knowledge of wastewater collection systems.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or GED required  
• General plumbing skills preferred
• General computer skills required

Work Environment

• Ability to work in environmental conditions including contact with wastewater, chemicals, fumes, odors and dust as a result of working with handling potentially hazardous wastewater treatment and laboratory chemicals.
• Exposure to potentially harmful pathogens and gases in raw unprocessed wastewater creating potential for blood borne/airborne disease.
• Confined space and electrical hazard conditions.
• Exposure to inclement weather, mostly of short duration.

Other

• Capable of lifting and/or carrying 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 100 lbs. maximum.
• Walking up and down stairs.
• Ability to wear a PPE
• Position is Monday through Friday, 630am to 300pm
• Must be able to travel to other plants
• Position is subject to 24-hour call-out and overtime.
• Communicate in an effective manner both in terms of writing and written with Company personnel.
• Read and understand instructions, safety rules, maps, diagrams, etc.
• Skillfully use hand tools or machines needed for your work.
• Pass Department of Transportation’s physical examination.
• Ability to work in environmental conditions including contact with wastewater, chemicals, fumes, odors and dust because of working with handling potentially hazardous wastewater treatment and laboratory chemicals.
• Ability to operate wastewater testing equipment, safety equipment, retrieval equipment, gas monitoring and personal safety equipment, trucks and other mobile equipment. 
• Exposure to potentially harmful pathogens and gases in raw unprocessed wastewater creating potential for blood borne/airborne disease.
• Confined space and electrical hazard conditions.
• Exposure to inclement weather, mostly of short duration.
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