DWM Watershed Construction Maintenance Worker (OWTR - Wastewater Pumping Station)

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

19h • $37,586 - $47,320 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating heavy equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, and skid loaders, alongside hand and power tools to ensure the safety and efficiency of the water treatment plant. Responsibilities include transporting waste containers to landfills, servicing vehicles, assisting maintenance mechanics, and addressing various plant needs. Additionally, the role involves responding to 311 calls regarding sewer spills, odors, and cleaning catch basins, as well as performing maintenance and repair work on sewer mains and stormwater lines. Duties extend to construction tasks such as framing, landscaping, and material procurement, with occasional operation of a roller for asphalt. The role encompasses pre-inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants throughout the distribution system, ensuring citizens have fire protection. As a crucial part of the watershed division, the worker serves as a first responder to sewer overflow incidents and blockages, managing critical situations to maintain the city's sewer system integrity. Works under direct supervision and follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks; may assist in training, orienting, or observing lower level associate, apprentice, or semi-skilled employee in the group.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• No prior experience required.
• Water Collection System Operator License
• Water Distribution System, Operator License
• OSHA 30 certification
• Class B CDL License
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of general site safety as it pertains to water/wastewater operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of methods, products, tools and equipment used in water/wastewater maintenance and construction work
• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles
• Skill in operating a variety of light to heavy power equipment (jack hammer)
• Skill in maintenance of tools and equipment (pumping equipment, hydraulic excavator, concrete socket)
• Ability to understand and apply pertinent policies, procedures and regulations
• Ability to perform maintenance activities involving skills in the functional fields to which assigned
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with crew members successfully address concerns
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment

Nice To Haves

• Wastewater Collection
• 6 months of experience in construction and/or maintenance in a water distribution or wastewater collection system.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled construction and maintenance work supporting various public works projects, including street construction, water, and wastewater system operations, and building maintenance.
• Execute assigned tasks using power and hand tools, as well as light, medium, and heavy-duty construction equipment.
• Assist in prioritizing and completing work orders efficiently and effectively.
• Inspect and repair water mains, manage traffic control during water main breaks, and perform water tap installations.
• Maintain and repair fire hydrants throughout the distribution system, including pressurization testing, material procurement, and maintenance tasks.
• Clean catch basins, remove debris from sidewalks, and ensure the safety of work areas for both crew members and the public.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections on vehicles, pull plat cards for specific maintenance areas, and input job locations into GPS for efficient navigation.
• Operating heavy equipment, including dump trucks, backhoes, and skid loaders, alongside hand and power tools to ensure the safety and efficiency of the water treatment plant.
• Transporting waste containers to landfills, servicing vehicles, assisting maintenance mechanics, and addressing various plant needs.
• Responding to 311 calls regarding sewer spills, odors, and cleaning catch basins.
• Performing maintenance and repair work on sewer mains and stormwater lines.
• Construction tasks such as framing, landscaping, and material procurement.
• Occasional operation of a roller for asphalt.
• Pre-inspection and maintenance of fire hydrants throughout the distribution system.
• Serving as a first responder to sewer overflow incidents and blockages, managing critical situations to maintain the city's sewer system integrity.

Benefits

• The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED