Drainage and Wastewater Collection Worker

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

2d•$41 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens, and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for their well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment, and a vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate, and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value. Equity and Inclusion: Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs, and facilities. #OneSeattle About the Division: Seattle Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division performs maintenance at over 25 miles of boulevards, 465 parks, including 26 community centers, 8 indoor swimming pools, 2 outdoor (summer) swimming pools, 4 environmental education centers, 2 small-craft centers, 4 golf courses, and an outdoor stadium. We place strong emphasis on providing excellent customer service to the public, clients, and staff to ensure public safety and enjoyment while they are at SPR facilities and parks. Position Description: The Parks & Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Drainage & Wastewater Collection Worker vacancy. As a Drainage & Wastewater Collection Worker, you will perform journey level work and assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of wastewater lines, maintenance holes and catch basins. This position is essential to the general maintenance of Parks owned buildings, structures, community centers, swimming pools, wading pools, fountains, spray parks, playgrounds, docks, boat ramps, and more that are covered by the unit. Employees in these positions use a variety of sewer maps, plans, computers, and other electronic devices to document field conditions and actions taken, to prevent or resolve system problems, document potential claims situations, and/or to elevate problems for final resolution. Employees must be able to determine the tools necessary to complete various jobs, as well as following departments, OSHA, WISHA, First Aid, and safety regulations. Employees must respond to urban flooding events and other emergencies and must be able to work independently as well as occasionally lead a crew. Knowledge of the operation of machines, closed circuit television equipment, and construction and repair of sewer lines, as well as knowledge of drainage system maintenance and equipment is required. We are currently recruiting for one (1) regular, benefited position on the Day Shift between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on a 4-day, 10-hour shift. Recruitment may be used for up to one year including long-term out-of-class assignments for qualified City of Seattle employees.

Requirements

One year of experience in the construction and repair of sewer lines, shafts, and tunnels. (Combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
State of Washington Commercial Class B drivers' license, Tanker endorsement with the Air Brake restriction removed required within four months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively prioritize and schedule maintenance tasks, aligning them with departmental needs.
One year of wastewater experience.
Be highly motivated and able to work as a team member in a demanding work environment, meeting tight deadlines.
Experience reviewing & reading blueprints & plans.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to use standard office software, work order/asset management systems, GIS applications, for tasks such as record-keeping, reporting, and communication.
Experience driving or operating a Vactor Truck (Excavator Truck; VacCon)
The ideal candidate should have a creative & practical approach to problem solving with a positive attitude.
A willingness to be flexible regarding job duties & changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Competence in maintaining clear and comprehensive written records.
Able to follow written & oral instructions.
Effective communication skills to coordinate maintenance activities, convey operational needs, concerns, and procedures.
Exhibit a high level of proficiency in verbal communication to convey information effectively and professionally.
Experience in interacting with the public coupled with a high level of proficiency in customer service.
Flagger Certification
First Aid Certification
Trenching & Shoring Certification
Confined Space Certification

Responsibilities

Operate machines used to clean storm and sewer lines including rodder, combination jet/educator to remove roots and debris.
Perform inspection of wastewater lines, maintenance holes, & catch basins
Operation of closed-circuit television inspection to document the conditions of sewer and drainage lines.
Install shoring, cribbing, sewer pipe, storm drains, and retention systems.
Operate equipment to remove debris from catch basins
Determine materials & tools needed for jobs and stock trucks
Operate power tools such as – roto hammer, cutoff saw, grinder, jackhammer, compactor, etc.
Utilize mobile computing devices to document all work
Must have the ability to perform physically demanding work, sometimes at considerable depth and in confined spaces in all types of weather conditions (Minimum catch basin size is 24”x18”- x 4’ deep)
Set up traffic control devices and perform flagger duties.
Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.