Collection Systems Technician Trainee I

Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District•St. Louis, MO

3d•$50,902 - $55,585•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks and operates a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance, repair and construction of sewers and structures. Successful completion of the program will necessitate performing training duties in accordance with set District journeyman standards. In addition to performing the above duties, the trainee will become familiar with identifying problem severity, perform CDL pre-trip inspection, operate and maintain trucks and other equipment.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within a specified timeframe.
Ability to perform physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds, and constant engagement in movement, traversing, ascending/descending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and audibly.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with identifying problem severity.
Experience performing CDL pre-trip inspections.
Experience operating and maintaining trucks and other equipment.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks of increasing complexity and responsibility in areas including, but not limited to: Clean sewer pipes, inlets, other MSD assets, and creeks. Investigate customer complaints and take corrective action
Repair, rebuild and/or replace sewer pipes, inlets, manholes, and catch basins
Locate and mark MSD assets, as needed
Interface with computerized maintenance management and mapping systems; enter data and provide updates and referrals for all computer generated work orders and services request (Maximo)
Operate a variety of common and specialty vehicles and equipment and a variety of specialty and hand tools
Enter structures as necessary to remove debris, investigate assets, repair deficiencies, and install equipment
Transport materials, tools, and equipment to jobsite
Place and remove shoring from excavations
Mix mortar and concrete, and hod bricks to assist bricklayer
Perform manual back-filling and proper compaction, and assist in restoring concrete or asphalt pavements damaged by excavations
Repair/replace fences, landscaping, trees, shrubbery, and sod, etc.
Meet the requirements of the training program as set forth by the Collection Systems Apprenticeship agreement.
May operate various motor vehicles, pumps, demolition saws and other power driven equipment.
May perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.