Collection Systems Technician - EXAM

City of Columbus•Varies by position, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, is responsible for constructing, maintaining and/or repairing, and investigating sewerage and drainage issues for municipal wastewater/stormwater collection systems; performs related duties as required.

Requirements

One (1) year of construction, sewer maintenance, sewer maintenance investigation and/or other underground utility maintenance work.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
By the completion of the probationary period, must possess a valid Class A commercial motor vehicle operator's license allowing operation of vehicles with air brakes, which MAY require the following endorsements for some positions: Tanker (N).

Responsibilities

Cleans, repairs, and maintains catch basins, manholes, culverts, storm drains, floodwall/flap gates, inlets, and/or other sewer system components using hand and power tools.
Inspects sewer systems, including confined spaces, to locate blockages or problems and recommends corrective action.
Assists other agencies and departments to investigate sewerage and drainage issues related to their work.
Inspects areas that have flooded to determine source of flooding.
Assists in sewer maintenance activities associated with the use of the telemonitoring camera and/or use of cleaning and vacuuming equipment for sewer maintenance.
Lays brick to raise manhole walls to prescribed street level using masonry tools.
Cuts and removes damaged section of sewer pipe with cutters and replaces/reconnects section of pipe using a pipe sleeve.
Operates vehicles requiring a Class A, commercial driver’s license to haul crew, materials, and equipment.
Packs backfilled excavation, using air and gasoline tamper.
Taps mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Breaks asphalt and concrete, using air hammer, pick, and shovel.
Speaks with the general public to determine nature of complaints and to notify them of their findings from investigations.
May examine interior connections to City sewer.
Communicates with supervisor and other workers, using two-way radio, and hand signals.
Cleans area after work has been completed.
Pours and finishes concrete sidewalks, curbs, and streets after excavation.
Installs trench shoring for excavations.
Reads street maps and sewer atlases to locate work site(s)/sewer lines.
Installs traffic control devices including barrels, lights, cones, barricades, and fences to ensure safe traffic flow during excavations.
Monitors toxic gas and oxygen levels inside sewer lines using detectors.
Restores or replaces areas removed during repair/installation such as concrete sidewalks, brick walls, asphalt and concrete pavement, manholes, fences, trees, or other landscaping.
May assist in clearing obstructions such as roots, grease, and other deposits in sewer lines.