III | Public Works

City of Watertown, SD•Watertown, SD

47d

About The Position

This position performs preventive maintenance and repairs on the wastewater collection systems to ensure proper operation.

Responsibilities

Inspects, repairs, rehabilitates and maintains the wastewater collection system, including locating sanitary sewer and storm drains; repairing wastewater lines; installs flow meters; makes sewer taps; maintains air relief and sewer valves; and lift stations.
Inspects manholes.
Maintains and repairs lift stations including electrical equipment, pumps, floats, structures, piping and valves.
Inputs, updates and maintains information and records using computer programs.
Operates sewer camera system to visually inspect and document sewer line conditions.
Locate sewer and storm drains using electronic equipment.
Inspects, maintains and repairs and wastewater lines.
Maintains, and repairs sanitary sewer lift station equipment.
Cleans, televises and repairs sanitary and storm sewers.
Performs maintenance on storm sewers.
Adjusts, repairs and replaces manhole rings and covers.
Transports equipment and materials to and from work sites.
Collects wastewater samples for sanitary sewer overflows
Maintains up-to-date records of all maintenance activities.
Sprays pesticides to control mosquitoes on City property.
Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
Report all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
Maintains appropriate records including complete equipment repair history, work orders and other related data.
Completes written and digital records of maintenance and repair activities.
Perform emergency repairs and work as necessary.
Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
Consistent and punctual attendance for all scheduled shifts is required.
Other duties as assigned.