Primary Role

The purpose of this position is to maintain the sanitary sewer collection system in operating condition. This is accomplished by completing preventative and emergency cleaning; excavating and repairing sewer lateral and mains for defects and operational function; investigating complaints of sewer back-ups and identifying a course of action to implement; providing lateral cleaning service when necessary; applying root control chemicals; replacing or adjusting sanitary sewer manholes. Other duties include assisting other departments by providing manpower and equipment; removing snow and repairing storm sewers/manholes; cleaning the WWTP process lines; providing excavation and CCTV inspections as needed at the WWTP; cutting grass; surveying and inspecting manholes and storm sewer inlets.

Essential Functions

• Cleans sewer lines with hydraulics by working independently and under the supervision of collections OP II’s; opening manholes for access; selecting appropriate nozzle for job; vacuuming the debris removed for disposal; observing operations for indications of problems in sewers; disposing of accumulated debris; maintaining the jetter truck and performing maintenance as needed; completing daily work reports for cleaning sewer line locations and manholes for data entry and storage.
• Investigates and remedies property owner sewer complaints by inspecting and identifying the cause of back-ups; determining responsibility and type of inspection; attempting service restoration if necessary using hand tools or high pressure jetting techniques; communicating effectively with the complainant regarding the problem and solution; providing excellent customer service; completing work reports for investigating complaints for data entry and storage.
• Excavates and repairs lateral and mains by working independently and under the supervision of Collection OP II’s; determining the location of breaks using various tools; marking dig site; establishing traffic control and work zone, saw cut location, jack hammer pavement, and begin excavation; repairing where needed; backfilling with flowable fill or stone; scheduling paving with highway department; accommodating results with correct corrective procedures.
• Televises mains and laterals by taking lateral camera to location; evaluating manhole atmospheric conditions for safety and installing camera into manhole line; setting up inspections on main line camera computer system; analyzing information extracted from camera findings; establishing work zone or traffic controls; cleans lines and assists Parks and Highway department to pick up leaves, pave, plow snow, fix storm sewer pipes and storm manholes.
• Completes manhole frame and cover replacement by handling frames and covers and determining required adjustments; mixing mortar and setting manhole frames in place; placing hot macadam and tamp around manhole; cleaning up work area; completing work reports for manhole work in order to complete data entry and storage.

Knowledge/Skills

• Receives Direction: This job title normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices. The assignment is usually reviewed upon completion.
• This job title requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
•  Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.
•  Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Class B Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes and tanker endorsements issued by the Commonwealth of Pennyslvania.

Competencies