Storm Drain/Wastewater Collections Specialist I

City of Oak Harbor•Oak Harbor, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform regular and recurring storm drain and wastewater collections system operations while following safety practices and procedures. Recognize training and skill development needed in specialized system functions. Duties are performed under close supervision until proficiency is demonstrated.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of general work or building experience with customer service duties and problem solving.
Must be able to obtain certification in State of Washington Wastewater Collections within two (2) year of hire date.
Must obtain and maintain CPR and Industrial First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire date.
Must obtain and maintain Washington State Department of Transportation certification in flagging, traffic control and safety within six (6) months of hire date.
Must complete confined spaces training at available state class within one (1) year of hire.
Must be able to obtain other specialized certifications in specific areas of work.
Valid Washington State Driver's License and a good driving record.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with a tanker endorsement, including medical certification, within six (6) months after successful completion of a probation period.
Must pass criminal background and driver's abstract check prior to hire.
Must pass drug screening at time of hire and periodically thereafter at the City's discretion.
Skills in communicating and resolving issues effectively with the public and City staff in a courteous and helpful manner.
Skills in troubleshooting and applying knowledge of storm drain and wastewater collection system operations to solve problems.
Ability to gain a working knowledge of the City’s storm drain and wastewater collections system operations.
Ability to learn applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively in person or in writing.
Knowledge of English, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and mathematics.
Ability to wear and work with respirators and other safety equipment.
Ability to operate specialized and departmental equipment such as the large tandem axle combination sanitary sewer jet/vacuum truck, television/video inspection van and associated electronic components, dump truck, asphalt rollers, portable asphalt/concrete saws, gas powered tampers, single and tandem axle dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoe, tractors, graders, mowers, sweepers, equipment trailers, hand and power tools, gas monitors, tripods, personal harness assemblies, self-contained breathing apparatus and fresh air blowers and other division equipment.
Ability to interpret information, reason and use good judgment.
Ability to learn to perform regular and recurring work assignments proficiently and independently.
Ability to learn to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, maps and technical manuals.
Ability to perform work in accordance with traffic controls and sound safety practices.
Ability to learn to operate a personal computer and associated software.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions may be considered.

Responsibilities

Attend morning crew team meetings.
Maintain a personal logbook and write reports as needed.
Assist in maintaining, inspecting and repairing storm drains catch basins, detention ponds, sewage pump lift stations and wastewater collection system components.
Set up traffic controls while observing safety procedures.
Cover long distances to deliver sewer cleaning notices.
Assist in operating specialized division equipment such as a high-pressure sanitary sewer cleaner, street sweeper, flail/boom mowers, chemical grouting equipment, etc. and install portable flow monitors.
Assist in the operating an in-line, single sanitary sewer camera.
Input camera data (side sewer locations, manhole depths, bad spots in sewer lines and cracks, etc.) on a computer.
Assist in the ongoing inspection of existing sanitary sewer lines and storm drain installations.
Set up, inspect and operate sanitary sewer safety equipment including, but not limited to, personal gas monitors, tripods, personal harness assemblies, self-contained breathing apparatus and fresh air blowers.
Establish and maintain effectively working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, City officials, other City departments, and the general public to handle customer complaints and interact in a courteous and appropriate manner, sometimes in stressful situations.
Communicate with the public on wastewater collections and storm drain system related matters.
Provide information to the department lead and engineering division regarding utility installation inspections.
Maintain records and enter data into maintenance management system.
Attend various workshops, continuing education, meetings, seminars and conferences.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.