CCTV Camera Operator (Instrumentation Technician I)

Fairfax County•Burke (Fl06), VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our CCTV Technician team and use specialized camera technology to inspect and document the condition of Fairfax County’s sanitary sewer system. The Wastewater Management Division is seeking a motivated Instrumentation Technician I to assist with the preparation, operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) inspection equipment throughout Fairfax County. Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to work mandatory overtime and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties. Overtime may be mandated when emergencies occur related to the health, welfare, or safety of either the public or employees. Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here to learn more about us. DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Requirements

Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to a high school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education; completion of a vocation course in electronics, one year of work experience related to the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial instrumentation or electronic/electrical equipment found in water or wastewater utilities.
Valid driver's license.
National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) Certification within 60 days of hire.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.
Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas.
Ability to distinguish different color wiring.

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience working in a wastewater environment, specifically performing sewer line inspections.
1 year of experience performing CCTV sewer inspection practices, techniques, and procedures using related materials and equipment.
1 year of experience troubleshooting and repairing CCTV cameras, tractors, and/or electrical instrumentation and control systems.
1 year of experience operating CCTV cameras to inspect and document sewer lines.
1 year of experience using Microsoft Office Suite or Word and Excel to collect data.

Responsibilities

Prepares and operates CCTV inspection equipment, vehicles, tools, and related equipment to support daily sanitary sewer inspections.
Performs pre-trip, equipment, and worksite inspections and maintains vehicles, tools, safety equipment, traffic controls, and inspection equipment in safe working condition.
Conducts sanitary sewer inspections and accurately document findings using WinCan and other applicable computerized systems, including GIS and asset management software.
Troubleshoots, maintains, and assists with the repair of CCTV and related inspection equipment, including cleaning, replacing defective components, and using schematics and established procedures to identify problems.
Follows OSHA, VDOT, county, traffic control, and confined-space safety requirements while working in the field and communicating inspection results and applicable county requirements to citizens, contractors, inspectors, and other agencies.