Sewer Technician

City of Lancaster•Pa, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sewer Technician performs skilled construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement work on the City’s Wastewater Collection System, including combined, sanitary, and storm sewer structures. Under the supervision of the Labor Supervisor, the technician performs field duties such as assembling pipe, operating heavy equipment and CCTV equipment, establishing lines, grades, and elevations, and instructing staff in safe work procedures. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures, including safe work in confined spaces and excavations. Work includes constructing and repairing sewer-system components; building forms; mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete; laying brick, block, masonry units, and stone; constructing sidewalks, curbs, and catch basins; preparing alleys, roads, and streets for construction and paving; and raising utility castings. The technician serves as a Competent Person for a work crew, oversees trench and excavation safety, installs and inspects shoring, operates vehicles and equipment, and may perform utility markouts. The position is based at City of Lancaster locations and requires on-site work. It may involve long hours and responding to emergencies and weather events after hours, on weekends, and holidays. The City of Lancaster is a public-service organization serving the city and surrounding region. Its stated core values are quality, teamwork, integrity, and respect. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in the United States. Assessment tests will be administered.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED completion.
At least five years of experience performing the described type of work, including use of tools related to carpentry and concrete or masonry work, with specialization in pipe and/or culvert installation, maintenance, and repair.
Current valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
Obtain a DEP Class E Wastewater license within three years of starting the position; a current Class E Wastewater license is preferred.
Obtain Excavation and Trenching Competent Person certification consistent with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.
Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works and applicable policies, rules, regulations, safety warnings, and hazards.
Knowledge of City street locations and the locations and characteristics of the sewer collection system and its appurtenances.
Knowledge of sewer-line maintenance and repair practices and procedures.
Ability to interpret sewer charts, blueprints, engineering design drawings, details, and other technical drawings.
Ability to locate and mark wastewater and stormwater utilities in the field in accordance with PA One Call regulations.
Ability to enter and work within manholes and confined spaces, and to operate a vehicle on public and private streets.
Ability to work under pressure, maintain positive interactions, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to perform manual tasks and operate equipment for extended periods, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to direct field staff during routine construction and maintenance procedures, adapt to changed situations, and improve work processes and operations.
Ability to exhibit customer-centered behavior, focus on customer needs, provide excellent service, and pursue continuous improvement.
Ability to oversee and implement trench and excavation safety and use shoring, excavation, and safety best practices.
Ability to safely assemble and disassemble shoring equipment according to industry standards and manufacturer instructions.
Valid employment authorization to work in the United States and ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster locations.
Ability to work around motorized or moving equipment and machinery, lift at least 100 pounds, use hand tools and air, hydraulic, and/or electric tools, and work long hours and respond to emergencies and weather events after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Class E Wastewater license.

Responsibilities

Perform field duties for construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, repair, and replacement of wastewater collection system components.
Assemble pipe; operate heavy equipment and CCTV equipment; establish lines, grades, and elevations; and instruct staff on safe work progress.
Follow applicable safety protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and safe work practices.
Safely enter and exit confined spaces, including excavations, pits, trenches, sewer mains and pipes, catch basins, manholes, and inlets, to clean, inspect, construct, maintain, repair, or replace system components.
Build forms; mix, pour, and finish concrete; lay brick, cinder block, concrete masonry units, and stone; and construct sidewalks, curbs, and catch basins.
Prepare alleys, roads, and streets for construction, paving, and resurfacing, including raising utility castings.
Serve as a Competent Person for a work crew and ensure trench and excavation safety.
Install and inspect shoring equipment in excavated areas, and safely assemble and disassemble shoring according to industry standards and manufacturer instructions.
Operate vehicles to haul materials and supplies, and safely load and unload pipe, materials, tools, and equipment.
Excavate and backfill trenches using equipment such as backhoes, trackhoes, loaders, bulldozers, graders, dump trucks, compactors, and rollers, as well as picks and shovels.
Operate a Vactor truck to clean components of the Wastewater Collection System.
Perform utility markouts as assigned and oversee daily work-site activities to ensure trench safety and other safeguards.