Collections System Technician I/II

City of Davis•Davis, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate (Collections Systems Technician I) or general (Collections Systems Technician II) supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work of sewers, pump stations, streets, maintenance holes, collection pipelines, storm drains, drainage channels, access roads, and related public works facilities. This role involves operating and maintaining light and moderately heavy power-driven equipment, installing and repairing underground sewer pipes, and removing blockages from sewer and storm drain lines. The Collections Systems Technician II may provide technical and functional supervision and training to lower-level staff.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in wastewater collections or a related field.
Collections Systems Technician I: One (1) year of public works construction and maintenance experience.
Collections Systems Technician II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible public works construction and maintenance experience, including two (2) years of wastewater-related experience.
Possession of a valid Class “A” or “B” California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Collections Systems Technician I - Possession of, or successful acquisition within probationary period, a valid Grade I CWEA Collection System Maintenance Technologist Certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
Collections Systems Technician II - Possession of, or successful acquisition within probationary period, a valid Grade II CWEA Collection System Maintenance Technologist Certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of, or successful acquisition within probationary period, a valid certification in American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED to be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, methods, practices, materials, and processes used in the construction and maintenance of streets, sewers, lift stations, storm drains, and related facilities.
Knowledge of principles and practices of maintenance and construction.
Knowledge of principles of wastewater and stormwater system maintenance and repairs.
Knowledge of procedures and techniques of concrete and asphalt work.
Knowledge of pumps, motor valves, meters, small engine components, and other apparatus involved in wastewater collections.
Knowledge of hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions.
Knowledge of properties of backfill materials, construction materials, concrete, asphalt, hot patch, cold patch, oils, paints, and a variety of other materials used in maintenance work.
Knowledge of standards relating to installation, location, and required maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings, including Underground Service Alert.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to the work.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operations.
Knowledge of purposes and uses of a variety of heavy equipment, power tools, hand tools, and other equipment including motorized and hydraulic equipment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of work safety.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to perform skilled construction, repair, and maintenance work in wastewater collections.
Ability to operate a variety of vehicles, light and heavy equipment, power tools, and other equipment including motorized and hydraulic equipment, in a safe manner.
Ability to install and repair underground pipes; remove stoppages and blockages from sewer lines.
Ability to evaluate and adjust functions of the City’s stormwater conveyance system to ensure public health and safety as well as property.
Ability to perform a range of technically complex tasks in wastewater and stormwater collection.
Ability to lead and train others in wastewater and stormwater collection operations.
Ability to lead and train others in the safe operation of equipment.
Ability to obtain certifications as required by OSHA/CalOSHA and provided by the City, to perform assigned duties.
Ability to assist in selecting materials and estimating material and labor costs for a job or project.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, maps, schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment; maintain inventory of equipment and tools.
Ability to utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
Ability to perform utility inspections and sanitary sewer responsibility checks.
Ability to maintain accurate and organized records.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to effectively perform work.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Collections Systems Technician I: Initially, under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform maintenance and repair duties related to the City’s collections system. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates the skill to perform the work independently.
Collections Systems Technician II: Positions at this level are distinguished from the Collections Systems Technician I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.
Positions at the Collections Systems Technician II level are normally filled by advancement from the Collections Systems Technician I level; progression to the Collections Systems Technician II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the Collections Systems Technician II level.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work of sewers, pump stations, streets, maintenance holes, collection pipelines, storm drains, drainage channels, access roads, and related public works facilities.
Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles, light and heavy equipment, power tools, and other equipment including motorized and hydraulic equipment, jackhammers, sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, hydraulic vacuum truck, front loader, backhoe, CCTV truck, and related equipment.
Removes blockages from sewer and storm drain lines via power rodding machines, hydraulic jets, and other equipment.
Inspects sewer lines for collapse or infiltration via CCTV.
Responds to sanitary and storm sewer overflows and flooding problems.
Sets up traffic safety devices and barricades.
Trains personnel in the safe and proper operation of a wide variety of maintenance and construction equipment.
Receives assignments and assists in, plans, and lays out the work of a crew; schedules and assigns specific duties to crew personnel; checks the work of field personnel.
Assists supervisor in selecting materials and estimating material and labor costs for jobs assigned.
Ensures needed supplies, materials, and equipment are on hand.
Records daily labor, material, and equipment costs; maintains related records.
Operates and checks the operation of sanitary/storm sewer facilities, pumps, motors, valves, filters, programmable controllers, auxiliary engines, and related equipment.
Performs utility connection inspections.
Removes silt, debris, and aquatic plants which reduce or impede flows or capacity of conveyance to detention ponds and channels.
Sets up sampling and flow monitoring equipment and collects samples.
Applies herbicides to control weeds, trees, brush, and invasive plants; maintains safe and fire-free buffer around City assets.
Receives work orders electronically; prepares, maintains, and inputs detailed logs, records, and reports of maintenance and repair activities via mobile and stationary digital devices into automated software systems.