Collection Technician I

WSSC Water•Hyattsville, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Collection Technician I requires an individual possessing the abilities and skills to perform a variety of routine tasks relating to wastewater collection system maintenance with experience and basic skills in jet machine operation, closed circuit television operations, or line blockage analysis that take minimal levels of instruction regarding execution and safety while working in a team environment. Mandatory overtime and shift work may be required.

Requirements

Basic skills in jet machine operation, closed circuit television operations, or line blockage analysis
Minimal levels of instruction regarding execution and safety
Ability to work in a team environment
Mandatory overtime and shift work may be required

Responsibilities

Observes safety regulations
Wears required personal protective equipment
Follows and enforces recommended safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as arrow boards, safety lights, cones and barrels, etc., for traffic flow protection
Understands the basics of collection system hydraulics
Prepares vehicle pre-trip inspection forms when, and various work documents, operates and cleans jet or CCTV trucks and related collection system equipment
Makes customer contact, including required follow-up when blockage events occur
Makes minor repairs/replacements on manholes, lampholes, clean outs and other collection system structures
Uses two-way radio, mobile data terminals and LAN terminals to update work status
Operates power and hand tools as needed to accomplish the work
Functions as an active and willing team member
Understands 200’ sheets, plumbing cards, plans, and related materials
Understands the basics of WSSC Water record keeping paperwork