Position Summary
The primary function of an employee in this class is to supervise employees in full time or seasonal positions and perform skilled installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair work on a wastewater and storm sewer collection system. An employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance or operation duties in the City’s Public Works Commission. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Superintendent with indirect supervision of the City Administrator. The principal duties of this position are performed in an outdoor environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools, heavy equipment, and exposure to hazardous material. Due to the on-call nature of this position, the working hours vary and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervises and manages performance of assigned employees, including conflict resolution, training, certification, and payroll record keeping.
- Supervises and performs installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair work on wastewater and storm water collection systems, including main lines, lift stations, catch basins, and manholes.
- Respond rapidly to emergency situations such as system breaks or blockages, including locating affected areas, traffic control, and erecting safety barricades.
- Supervises and performs installation and repair work including digging and backfilling trenches, installing, and repairing pipelines to include cutting, tapping, threading, and making joint connections on copper, plastic, and other pipe material.
- Ensures equipment, supplies, staff, and all required resources are available for scheduled and routine operations.
- Flushes and cleans valves and lines, including extensions and new or repaired lines.
- Operates specialized inspection, cleaning, flushing, and maintenance equipment.
- Raises, lowers, or relocates sewer lines and manholes to accommodate other utilities or street installation and repair.
- Supervises and performs operation, maintenance, and repair duties of wastewater treatment plant equipment, including but not limited to electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and pumping equipment.
- Monitors operations to ensure compliance with budget parameters.
- Responds to citizen complaints in a timely manner, consistent with City policy.
- Maintains written work records, including complaint resolutions, maintenance, repair logs, flow records, and daily work logs.
- Prepares and submits required routine periodic reports to regulatory agencies.
- Maintains inventory of parts and supplies, including reordering.
- Maintains and repairs tools and equipment.
- Maintains compliance with Federal, State, County, City, and other applicable public health environmental and safety standards.
- May be assigned to operator duties in the wastewater treatment plant during holidays, weekends, or other short-staffed periods and performs other related duties as required.
Specialized Knowledge
- Idaho Wastewater Collection Class III and Idaho Class III Wastewater Treatment Operator License required, working towards a Class IV Treatment Operator.
- Idaho Land Application License may be required.
- Idaho driver’s license with Class B CDL, air brake and tanker endorsements without standard restriction.
- Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection and treatment systems and related equipment.
- Basic mathematical and science principles related to the operation of a wastewater collection and treatment system.
- Operation of standard and specialized equipment used in the construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of storm sewer and wastewater collection systems.
- Federal (OSHA) and state regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices relating to use of power tools and herbicide and insecticide application and disposal.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalency, four (4) years collection system and/or treatment experience and four (4) years post-high school education, including 2 years supervisory experience required, as well as some advanced technical or college-level training preferred OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- An understanding and ability to schedule crews and projects.
- Accurately follow written and oral instructions.
- Accurately read and interpret system maps, diagrams, and technical and operational manuals.
- Accurately read and interpret meters, operational and testing equipment.
- Operate power equipment and hand tools.
- Operate specialized system inspection, cleaning, and maintenance equipment.
- Operate standard office equipment, including a personal computer and applications appropriate to assigned duties.
- Employee development, problem resolution and supervisory skills.
- Prepare written reports and maintain system performance records.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with the public and other employees.
Essential Physical Abilities
Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, manual dexterity and personal mobility and stamina, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to:
- Discern verbal instructions, communicate with other employees and the public, and discern warning or emergency alarms, including vehicle backup warnings.
- Comprehend written work instructions and work orders, technical and operational documents, diagrams, and read and record meters and gauges.
- Operate a variety of power and hand tools, including specialized meter reading equipment, and adjusting equipment.
- Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 80 pounds, and work in an outdoor field environment.
- Sufficient visual acuity required by this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Qualifications:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Employment with the City of Blackfoot is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening in accordance with applicable laws and City policies.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be required to stay in a stationary position or stand for extended periods of time. The position requires sufficient clarity of speech and hearing with or without reasonable accommodation, to understand and follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively with other employees and the public via telephone and in person. The employee may be required to have manual dexterity, physical reflexes and personal mobility and stamina, to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings throughout the wastewater treatment plant, including offices, control rooms, laboratories, and process areas. Employees in this environment may be exposed to unpleasant odors, loud noise, wet or humid conditions, and wastewater or related by-products. The position involves exposure to biological and chemical substances, as well as moving mechanical parts and potentially slippery or uneven surfaces. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks, safety glasses, and protective clothing, is provided and required to ensure employee safety.
The City of Blackfoot is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
