Collection Serviceperson, (closes 10/16/26)

Ellensburg Washington•Ellensburg, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Ellensburg is accepting applications for a Collection Serviceperson in the Wastewater Treatment Facility within the Public Works Department. The Collection Serviceperson will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled inspection and maintenance procedures on the City's storm and sanitary sewer system. All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two (2) years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment including backhoe and laying pipe.
Valid State Driver’s License with Class B Commercial Driver’s License (Class A preferred) and Tanker Endorsement; must maintain an insurable driving record
Flagging card or ability to obtain within six (6) months
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months
Trenching and Shoring training, completed per schedule
Forklift certification, complete per schedule
Asbestos handling training, completed per schedule
The City of Ellensburg is required by federal regulation to administer a testing program for controlled substance and alcohol use for employees required to have and maintain a CDL. This position is covered under the City of Ellensburg Substance Abuse Testing Policy.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Tanker Endorsement

Responsibilities

Maintain collection lines; inspect flows of lines indicated and clean as needed; determine cleaning process and operate hydraulic jet to remove foreign material; operate hydraulic root saw to remove roots from main line; flush foreign materials from the main line.
Utilize TV to detect infiltration, locate taps, and inspect condition of lines; record information on computer hard drive and copy to computer database.
Install main line - verify utility locations and materials needed; inspect blueprints; lay out job from cut sheet with the proper grade and offset; shoot and maintain grade; inspect line with water or air to ensure a sealed system; drill and install saddle, and measure and map location.
Perform connection test to verify contractor compliance with pipe installation plans; take measurements and place on map; drain pipe and make final connections for approved installations; forward map to foreperson to complete permit issuance.
Research maps to perform locates; mark location of storm and sanitary sewer main lines and taps.
Document and record sewer back-ups in log; report patterns of trouble spots and recommend lines for replacement or rehabilitation; file information for access to history; annually update maps of main lines.
Assist the Street division with the seal coating process by flagging, signing, and/or shoveling; cover all utilities access ports that are present and uncover the access ports after seal coating is complete.
Participate in on-call schedule as rotation requires and respond to call-outs as needed to resolve problems relating to high water levels, power outages, lift station failures, pumps, and motor failures; operate heavy equipment in the installation of underground utilities; provide assistance to other department/division employees as needed; act as lead person when assigned; maintain public relations and assure public and worker safety during maintenance and construction activities; attend weekly safety meetings; assist with snow removal.
Other duties may be assigned.