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.

Key Accountabilities

The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

• 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

• Ability to recognize meaning of common two- or three-syllable words.
• 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.

Certifications/Licenses

• PA DEP Class E Distribution license required within two (2) years of hire.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes and tanker endorsements issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• This position is subject to the Article 35, Residency Requirements, of the City of York’s Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, which states that all new employees “shall be or become residents of the City within six (6) months from the first date the employee achieves permanent employment status” and that “once their residence in the City is established, shall be required to maintain residence within the City during their employment. Failure to do so shall be determined to be a forfeiture of employment.”
• History Clearance check.
• Must pass a background check, Drug Test and the PA Child Abuse
• Note: Child Abuse History Clearance must be dated within one year from the date of application and must show that “no record exists”. Click here to visit the PA Department of Human Services website for more information on the Child Abuse History Clearances.
• Click here to submit your application for PA Child Abuse History Clearance online. This method is strongly suggested as you will receive immediate access to your results. Paper application forms are available in the City of York’s Office of Human Resources.

Experience/Education

• High School diploma or equivalent certificate required.
• Under and including six months.

Equipment Used

• Sewer jetter truck, dump truck, backhoe, CCTV truck, trailer jetting machine, pick truck/utility trucks, lateral camera, jack hammer, hand rods, pavement saw, pumps, hose, gas meter, tamper, metal detector, locator, manhole saw and lifter, compressor, etc

Work Schedule

• Full-time, on-site
• Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
• Overtime as needed
• On-call responsibility 

Competencies