Posting Type: Open Competitive
Work Type: Full Time
Nature of Work: This is technical work in the sampling and flow measurement of wastewater and combined sewage and data collection and verification of the assets that make up the collection system. Incumbents may be required to install and position flow measurement devices, take readings and samples, and record into the computer system. Incumbents will utilize instruments to assist in maintaining asset information on the collection system including survey and GPS equipment. Incumbents will prepare reports for others to review and analyze to assist in the management of the collection system. Incumbents will work both independently and under the direction of others in their daily work assignments.
Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. High school graduation or its equivalent AND One (1) year experience working with wastewater collection and/or treatment, survey, GPS data collection, or general construction.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess and maintain the following certifications by the end of the probationary period:
- Confined Space Entry certificate
- Work Zone Traffic Control certificate
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Must be available to work on-call and after hours to respond to emergency situations as necessary.
Pay Range: $23.79 with step increases to $30.58 Hourly
Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.
Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.
How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.
Examination Information: The multiple-choice/written examination will be on August 7, 2026, at 8:30am at the Sewer Maintenance building, 6880 Q Street, Omaha. An invitation via email to the exam will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to the test for the position. The test is designed to assess knowledge of the job, skills, and abilities of this position. The passing score on the examination is 60%. This will be weighted 100% in the final score.
Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran’s preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by August 7, 2026.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.
- Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to obtain knowledge of, flow measurement and sampling equipment and operation.
- Knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to obtain knowledge of, survey and GPS equipment.
- Knowledge of safety precautions to be observed when working in manholes.
- Knowledge of wastewater collection systems.
- Knowledge of mathematics including algebra and geometry, calculating averages, percentages, standard deviations, and other formulas using a calculator.
- Knowledge of work zone safety.
- Skill in operating utility locating equipment.
- Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software.
- Ability to operate utility locating equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret maps and blueprints.
- Ability to measure within 1/64 of an inch.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the general public and industry representatives.
- Ability to understand oral or written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public.
- Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ability to work in a confined space and to climb in and out of manholes with 24” diameter access.
- Ability to climb, reach, balance, bend, stoop, squat, stand, walk, and lift up to eight hours or more.
- Ability to move objects weighing over one hundred (100) pounds up to 33% of the time; objects weighing from twenty (20) to fifty (50) pounds up to 66% of the time; and objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds 67 to 100% of the time.
Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Locates sites which may include water quality sampling, investigation, and flow monitoring sites, using sewer maps, industry maps, blueprints, and the Geographic Information System (GIS).
- Performs water quality sampling for sanitary sewer and combined sewer overflows.
- Installs, positions, and maintains flow measurement sampling devices and equipment in manholes.
- Performs detailed manhole condition assessments.
- Performs smoke testing for sanitary and combined sewer system investigations.
- Collects flow meter readings and sampling data for system capacity analysis and compares results to predetermined guidelines.
- Enters meter reading and sampling data into a computer.
- Coordinates sampling dates with industry representatives and explains process and results. Also inspecting industries to ensure compliance with municipal codes.
- Investigates sewer use exemption requests and septic tanks.
- Prepares reports based on sampling and inspection results for Nebraska Department of Energy and Environment and Federal regulatory compliance.
- Calibrates, cleans, repairs, and tests flow meters, recorders, and printers.
- Investigates and collects asset management data on the sewer collection and conveyance system utilizing survey, GPS, and other equipment. Checks and collects the data to ensure accuracy prior to entry to the City of Omaha’s GIS.
- Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work without sponsorship. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct pre-employment inquiries or evaluations of candidates for employment as it deems appropriate for the particular position. Pre-employment inquiries may include, without limitation: verification of employment history and educational attainment; review of driving, credit, and criminal convictions; hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; and/or any other relevant background information deemed appropriate to determine the suitability of the applicant for the position. Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination.
Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [email protected].
For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org
Contact Points:
City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: (402) 444-5300
Fax: (402) 444-5314
Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [email protected]
