Inflow & Infiltration Technician I – IV

The City of Frederick•Frederick, MD

About The Position

This is skilled manual, equipment-operation, and motor-vehicle work in the Inflow and Infiltration Department. Under general supervision of a foreman, the technician operates light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment and performs manual labor related to flow monitoring and television (TV) inspection of wastewater and storm water facilities. The role requires independent work and sound judgment and assists in identifying potential inflow and infiltration problem areas throughout the City, as well as developing and carrying out repairs to City sewer and storm drain systems. This position is considered essential personnel and may be required to respond to Department of Public Works emergencies. The posting describes four levels, Technician I through IV, with hourly rates of $24.11, $25.91, $27.86, and $29.95, respectively. All levels perform field and maintenance work involving wastewater and storm water collection systems. Duties and qualifications expand by level: Technician II adds data reporting, investigation, additional equipment operation, and possible standby; Technician III adds inspection, certification, crew direction, and further maintenance responsibilities; Technician IV adds work planning and coordination, mapping support, budget and purchasing input, hiring participation, and filling in for the foreman. The work includes outdoor duties and exposure to mechanical, environmental, and wastewater-related hazards. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, climbing or balancing, working in confined spaces, and lifting or moving loads up to 50 pounds frequently and over 100 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Technician II: one year of related experience; relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted.
Technician III: two years of related experience; relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted.
Technician IV: three years of related experience; relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted.
Vehicle operator’s license with a satisfactory driving record meeting the City insurance carrier’s insurability standards; must be maintained throughout employment.
Maryland State Flagger Certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire; must be maintained throughout employment.
Technician II and above: successfully complete workplace training in confined space, first aid/CPR, and basic electrical safety.
Technician III: valid Class B CDL with air brakes and Tanker endorsement, in good standing and meeting the City insurance carrier’s insurability standards; must be maintained throughout employment.
Technician III: temporary MDE Wastewater Collection II Operators license, or ability to obtain it within 18 months of hire.
Technician III: PACP certification, or ability to obtain it within 18 months of hire; must be maintained throughout employment.
Technician IV: MDE Wastewater Collections II Operators license, or pass the MDE Wastewater Collections II exam and receive the license; meet recertification requirements every three years, including 16 hours of MDE-approved continuing education.
Technician IV: Maryland State Traffic Control Manager Certification; must be maintained throughout employment.
Read and comprehend operating and maintenance instructions, manuals, short correspondence, and memos in English; write routine reports and correspondence in English; and speak English effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Perform basic arithmetic, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with tens and hundreds, and apply it to American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn new software.
Ability to regularly operate a vehicle while following legal and defensive driving practices.
Experience with heavy equipment, mainline jetting and vacuuming equipment, buried pipe, and basic plumbing skills.
Meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent movement and work in confined spaces and frequent lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting or moving of more than 100 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

Background or work experience in plumbing.
Experience with grant administration and contract management.

Responsibilities

Assist with flow-meter data collection and the installation and maintenance of flow-monitoring equipment and TV inspection systems; at higher levels, collect, record, and report study data and investigate, identify, and document inflow and infiltration sources.
Set up CCTV equipment in manholes and inlets for inspections; operate, maintain, and repair sewer TV inspection equipment at the applicable levels.
Operate vehicles and equipment, including pickups, sewer cleaning and inspection equipment, air compressors, power mowers, jackhammers, dump trucks, crane trucks, sewer jetting trucks, backhoes, and front-end loaders, as applicable to the level.
Use hand tools and perform routine, preventive, and repair work on wastewater and storm water collection structures, mainlines, services, and facilities; clean collection-system structures and drainage features such as gutters and culverts.
Respond to department service calls and work to resolve complaints; locate and mark City wastewater and storm water structures, mainlines, services, and facilities.
Enter completed-work data into spreadsheets and work-order software, access inspection software, and maintain or update utility indexes as required.
Read and use paper and electronic utility and site-plan maps; assist with drawings and maps of sanitary and stormwater assets at Technician IV level.
Enter and perform work in confined spaces; assist with or perform trench excavation and backfilling, pipe repairs and installation, and building plumbing and fixture work, as appropriate to level.
Set up work-zone and pedestrian controls and flag traffic; meet contractors and homeowners regarding locate requests at Technician II and above.
Haul personnel and materials; load and unload stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, and heavy mechanical equipment; plow snow, apply salt or sand, and cut brush and weeds as needed.
Perform utility maintenance and construction tasks, including operating air tools and light equipment, mixing concrete and mortar, building or repairing concrete and brick structures, and repairing road surfaces with asphalt.
Perform first-echelon maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment.
Communicate courteously and effectively with City officials, coworkers, departments, vendors, contractors, homeowners, utility and agency personnel, and the public; provide information and respond to calls and emails as applicable.
At Technician II, may be assigned departmental standby at the Superintendent’s discretion, covering nonworking hours for a week at a time several times during the year, and report to work during departmental or City-wide emergencies.
At Technician III, perform assigned departmental standby, report during emergencies, occasionally direct the work of a small crew, inspect new sewer and storm water utility construction and report issues to Project Inspectors, use a level and transit to establish grades, elevations, and alignments, and advise the Foreman about work to be completed.
At Technician IV, research and plan areas for additional flow studies; assist with planning, coordinating, and scheduling work for I&I crews; advise the Superintendent on annual budget needs; obtain vendor quotes; provide input on new hires and participate in interview panels; and fill in for the Foreman when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.