Wastewater Operator I, II or III

City of West Jordan•Deseret, UT

6d•$21 - $31

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, the Wastewater Operator performs apprentice-level duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of utility collection systems, equipment, and facilities. Employees are assigned to one of the Wastewater Division’s sections and generally work within that section, but may assist other Wastewater Division units and other Public Utilities divisions as needed. Duties include maintaining and inspecting wastewater collection systems and equipment; assisting with sewer-line cleaning, blockage removal, and TV inspections; performing manhole inspections; and helping maintain wastewater cleaning and inspection equipment. The role also involves entry-level construction and repair work on utility pipes, fittings, inlets, valves, manholes, concrete, and asphalt. The position involves operating vehicles, tools, and equipment and performing emergency call-out or overtime work. Work may occur at various times of day or night and in varied weather conditions. Employees must be available for on-call, standby, and emergency call duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Utah Driver’s License.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Utah commercial driver’s license within one year of employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, Traffic Control Flagger, Trench Shoring, and Confined Space certificates within six months of employment; the City typically provides training, and a director may grant an extension if training is unavailable during that period.
Operator I: One year of experience performing construction-related activities.
Operator I: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Grade I Wastewater Collection System certificate within one year of employment.
Operator II: Two years of experience performing construction-related activities.
Operator II: Possession of an unrestricted Grade I or higher Wastewater Collection System Certificate.
Operator III: Four years of experience performing construction-related activities.
Operator III: Possession of a Grade IV, restricted or unrestricted, Wastewater Collection System Certificate.
Knowledge of basic tools, materials, and equipment used in construction-related activities; safe driving and vehicle operation principles and practices; basic road etiquette and defensive driving; and basic record-keeping principles.
Skill with basic tools, materials, and equipment used in construction-related activities and in operating a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and receive specific direction at a job site.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to understand the importance of and demonstrate basic record-keeping abilities.
Ability to follow occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in maintenance and repair work.
Ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel to different sites and locations and be available for on-call, standby, and emergency call duties.

Responsibilities

Test, maintain, and inspect wastewater collection systems and address issues within the scope of maintenance practices.
Perform emergency call-out or overtime restorative work in various weather conditions and at various times of day or night.
Perform general maintenance and cleanup around facilities.
Operate vehicles, tools, and equipment used to operate and maintain utility distribution and collection systems.
Assist with cleaning sewer main lines using combination jet trucks and clearing blockages with rodders, cutters, easement machines, and other industry methods.
Operate TV trucks and related equipment to inspect sewer mains.
Use TV inspection software and information filing programs.
Assist experienced operators with sewer and wastewater cleaning equipment, including jet trucks, and maintain TV inspection equipment by inspecting, removing, repairing, and replacing malfunctioning parts and sections.
Inspect manholes and report imperfections to lead operators for inspection reports.
Repair and replace utility pipes, fittings, inlets, valves, and other related apparatus.
Perform emergency call-out or overtime repair work in various weather conditions and at various times of day or night.
Assist with general repairs and construction around facilities.
Operate vehicles, tools, and equipment used in construction and repair of utility distribution and collection systems.
Perform entry-level construction and repair tasks, including replacing concrete and asphalt.
Assist with manhole structure repairs using safe confined-space entry and proper repair techniques.
Perform other related duties as assigned.