Collection System Laborer

Delaware, County of•Lewis Center, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Delaware County has open opportunities for career-minded individuals with our Regional Sewer District. We offer great benefits, professional growth opportunities, and competitive wages all located in beautiful Delaware County. Are you done looking for just a job and ready to start a career instead? If you want to be part of a high integrity team that cares about our community, consider starting a career with us. Pay is based on both work/life experience and we offer clearly defined paths for advancement. A high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Driver’s License is required. Individual is responsible for the maintenance of the Collection System and the protection against any unauthorized discharges to the sanitary sewer system. Individual reports to the Collection System Manager.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Employee must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, Commercial Driver’s License class B with necessary endorsements or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment, and an acceptable driving record.
Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability.
Collections Laborers will be required to complete and pass their Ohio EPA Class I Collections certification test within eighteen (18) months of their employment.
All required licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Read and interpret blueprints, standard drawings and equipment manuals
General knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and other asset management software
Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops.

Responsibilities

Inspects the existing sewer system for Inflow & Infiltration (I & I), blockages, and odors
Repairs manholes and perform routine maintenance on wet wells, force mains and gravity lines
Assist in the maintenance of the grounds throughout the Sewer District including but not limited to Regional plants, package plants, Lift Stations, and Sewer Easements
Assists with treatment plant and pump station tank cleaning
Assists with manhole inspection program
Operate collection system equipment; e.g. Vac Truck, Jet truck, Sewer Camera systems, Air release valves, and in-line valves, etc.
Must follow safety practices as required by the County; e.g. Arc flash safety, chemicals and associated SDS’s, Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space, CPR and first aid, gas monitoring equipment, safe climbing practices, forklift operation, crane operations, etc
Responds timely to declared county emergencies and other emergency situations that may require the use of equipment to protect the public health
Maintains readiness and have the ability to properly use portable generators, portable pumps, and all other emergency response equipment
Operates, calibrates, and maintains chemical feed systems for odor control throughout the sewer district
Assists with composite sampling at site locations of industrial/commercial accounts
Regularly cleans the field sampling equipment, maintains, and orders replacement parts, as needed
Clears blocked sewer lines
Assists with mainline point repairs
Implements Work Zone safety plans including but not limited to road closures, lane restrictions and right of way work
Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations
Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required
Other duties as assigned