Wastewater Collection Technician 0/I/II/III

City of Folsom•Folsom, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Folsom is recruiting for four (4) Wastewater Collection Technicians 0/I/II/III to join the Utilities Department. Two positions are in the Wastewater Collection Division based at the Folsom Corp Yard at 1300 Leidesdorff Street and two positions are in the Utility Maintenance - Wastewater Division based at the Folsom Water Treatment Plant at 194 Randall Drive. This is a Monday - Friday position. This position is non-exempt and represented by the Local 39 IUOE union. Under the supervision of the Wastewater Collection Manager or the Utility Maintenance Manager, the Wastewater Collection Technicians 0/I/II/III will perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical duties related to the maintenance and repair of City wastewater maintenance operations, wastewater collection systems, facilities, and related equipment.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
No experience is required (for Technician 0).
One (1) year of full-time experience in the maintenance, construction, and/or repair of wastewater collections systems is preferred (for Technician 0).
Take and pass the Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade 1 (G1) exam issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within twelve (12) months of hire (for Technician 0).
Possession of or the ability to obtain and retain a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment.
Possession of an Herbicide and Pesticide Applicator Certificate within twelve (12) months of employment.
A valid California Class B driver’s license with tanker endorsement must be obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment and maintained thereafter, along with a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of a valid Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade 1 (G1) certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) (for Technician I).
Two (2) years of full-time experience in the maintenance, construction, and/or repair of wastewater collection systems (for Technician II).
Three (3) years of experience is preferred (for Technician II).
Possession of a valid Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade 2 (G2) certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) (for Technician II).
Three (3) years of full-time experience in maintenance, construction, and/or repair of wastewater collections systems (for Technician III).
Four (4) years of experience is preferred (for Technician III).
Possession of a valid Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Grade 3 (G3) certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) (for Technician III).
Knowledge of: Maintenance, repair, and operation of wastewater pumping stations, sewer collection systems, and wastewater collection operations.
Knowledge of: Methods, techniques, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection systems, including pump stations.
Knowledge of: Proper use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
Knowledge of: Safe work practices and procedures.
Knowledge of: Safe driving principles and practices.
Knowledge of: Confined space entry procedures.
Knowledge of: Basic computer skills.
Ability to: Operate specialized equipment and tools used in wastewater collection pump station maintenance, construction, and repair.
Ability to: Operate a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment including a backhoe.
Ability to: Interpret gauges, recording devices, and other monitoring equipment that reflect operations and make appropriate adjustments.
Ability to: Perform basic calculations using concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to: Read, analyze, and understand technical procedures of SCADA.
Ability to: Perform heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to: Troubleshoot; identify problems and take the appropriate course of action.
Ability to: Perform daily maintenance on trucks and related construction equipment.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to: Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to: Read and understand blueprints.
Ability to: Maintain safe working practices.
Ability to: Enter confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of full-time experience in the maintenance, construction, and/or repair of wastewater collections systems is preferred (for Technician 0).
Three (3) years of experience is preferred (for Technician II).
Four (4) years of experience is preferred (for Technician III).

Responsibilities

Work with crews raising manholes, repairing sewer manholes, constructing and repairing storm conduits, curbs, gutters, and drainage facilities.
Assist in mixing concrete and perform necessary masonry work; install, repair and maintain sewer mains and lines.
Assist in the construction of new sewer connections as well as repair drains and sewer facilities.
Locate and dig for sewer leaks and assist in making taps and fitting pipe sections.
Perform scheduled maintenance and operation checks of wastewater pump stations and sewer collection systems.
Perform scheduled lubrication and cleaning of wet wells, repacking of pumps, and adjustment of packing glands.
Perform emergency or seasonally caused response duties in accordance with State regulations; work extended hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends outside of scheduled workday to respond to after hour emergencies.
Inspect and clean wastewater collection system, storm drains, flood control facilities, and inlets.
Inspect sewage and storm water lift and pump stations; remove debris; disassemble and clean pumps and perform minor repairs when necessary.
Respond to service requests from the public relating to various concerns such as stoppages and repairs of sewer mains.
Operate a variety of sewer cleaners, jet rudders, high pressure washers, portable pumps, blowers, paving breakers, and TV inspection equipment in the inspection, maintenance, and construction of sewer lines and laterals.
Perform line locating and marking throughout the City for the sewer systems.
Review plans and specifications to locate and mark lines throughout the City for sewer systems.
Operate heavy equipment for trenching, pipe laying, and backfilling.
Use equipment to determine concentration of hazardous gases.
Observe safety precautions regarding traffic control, sewer entrance, and trenching, excavating, and power equipment operation.
Participate in the containment and clean up of spills emanating from the collection system.
Prepare and maintain written records and reports; enter time and materials information into computer system.
Maintain and use tools, equipment, and materials.
Perform other related duties as assigned.