Utility Maintenance Worker - Sewer

City of Vancouver

About The Position

With a fabulous waterfront, vibrant downtown, great parks, neighborhoods and public spaces, a commitment to smart growth, excellent service delivery and community engagement, Vancouver, Washington is all grown up, and we need excellent talent to keep us going (and growing) strong! If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a team working to protect and enhance the quality of our urban water resources, improve wastewater service and eliminate environmental health problems. We’re currently recruiting for a Utility Maintenance Worker - Sewer. The primary responsibilities for the job are to perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance and other activities related to sewer maintenance. The position is expected to work effectively in a team environment and provide quality customer service to the general public. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the AFSCME union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm. A Utility Maintenance Worker (UMW) is expected to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 12-months of employment. The City of Vancouver is committed to investing in our new employees, and scheduling UMW’s into a commercial truck driving school once the new employee meets probationary expectations. Prior to employment with the City of Vancouver, all new employees will acknowledge understanding of this requirement and agree to a tier-based reimbursement plan if the employee separates from the City within three years of their employment date.

Requirements

Utility Maintenance Worker: One (1) year of general maintenance experience.
Equivalent to a HS Diploma/GED
Senior Utility Maintenance Worker: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing field maintenance duties in sewer, wastewater, water, drainage, and/or grounds.
Equivalent to a HS Diploma/GED
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Beginner level skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Utility Maintenance Worker: Valid Driver’s License
Senior Utility Maintenance Worker: Valid Driver’s License
Class “A” commercial driver’s license
Utility Maintenance Worker: Class “A” commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire, permit required within six (6) months of hire
Wastewater certification 1 within two (2) years of hire
Senior Utility Maintenance Worker: Tanker endorsement within three (3) months of hire
Valid CPR/First Aid card within three (3) months of hire; Flagging card within six (6) months of hire; Forklift Certification within six (6) months of hire; Defensive Driving certification within six (6) months of hire.
Methods and techniques of construction, maintenance and repair related to the area Sewer including: maps, pumps, hydraulics mechanics, flushing, and the TV truck.
Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of sewer
Safe work practices
Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to worker safety
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Use of personal computers and basic software
Perform skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of sewer maintenance
Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner
Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints
Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and under unfavorable weather conditions
Perform heavy manual labor
Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned
Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of work assigned
Work safely with dangerous materials
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted in the course of work
Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
Provide a high level of customer service at all times
Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
Consistently provide quality service
Maintain regular and dependable attendance
Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk.
Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
This position is subject to successful completion of a basic criminal background check, a driving abstract, a medical evaluation, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

Perform regular inspection on wastewater lines, manholes, and sewer collection systems; operate power rodder, high velocity jet flusher, root foaming equipment, and vac-all truck to clean, flush and restore to operating condition.
Drive various city vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner in order to travel efficiently between various assigned worksites.
Run video inspection equipment.
Assist with pump stations operations, maintenance, and repairs.
Interpret wastewater and other utility maps for identifying main sizes, types, and locations.
Locate sewer mains for contractors, utilities, and the general public as required
Perform routine equipment maintenance and field repair.
Assist with root foaming application.
Perform traffic control duties such as flagging as necessary.
Perform trenchless sewer repairs, regular trenching repairs and manhole repairs.
Install new sewer mains, laterals, manholes, and other related sewer installations.
May perform other duties as assigned in other departments, i.e. Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Grounds, Traffic Signs and Striping, Streets, BBC/Greenway.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.