Position Summary
The purpose of the position is to operate heavy equipment and vehicles to repair gravity and pressurized sewer pipelines; inspection, evaluation, and maintenance of wastewater collection system force mains, trunk lines, manholes; maintain rights-of-ways; and perform related work as required. Works under general supervision of the appointed lead Collection System Technician or Collection System Supervisor.
Position Responsibilities - Essential
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the position, as necessary.
- Operates heavy equipment, trucks, and specialized equipment in the clearing and maintenance of collection system rights-of-ways and repairing/maintaining sewer infrastructure; equipment operated includes, but is not limited to, trucks, trailers, tractors, bush hogs, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, bull dozers, forklifts, etc.; operates assorted hand/power tools, including jackhammers, pipe saws, chain saws, and pole saws.
- Performs hydraulic and mechanical cleaning of sewer lines, treatment plants and lift stations; mechanically removes roots and debris as necessary; clears stoppages from lines and manholes.
- Assists in locating, raising, and replacing manholes and with sewer line point repairs.
- Performs underground utility locating for agency in accordance with applicable laws and confirms that underground utility locates have been conducted prior to OJRSA excavation activities.
- Hauls equipment and supplies to work sites and loads and hauls dirt, rocks, wood, mulch, debris, etc.
- Mows grass, removes vegetation, cuts, and removes trees, grinds stumps, chips limbs and brush, etc.
- Performs routine landscaping and grounds maintenance as necessary at the completion of maintenance and repair projects to repair property damage.
- Maintain air release valves.
- Repairs fencing and installs gates along rights-of-ways as necessary.
- Assists with creek bank restoration and creek crossings, as necessary.
- Provides traffic control at work sites to ensure citizen / crew safety.
- Performs all work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of safety.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of work performed.
- Inspects equipment for proper and safe working condition; cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment daily or as required by manufacturer recommendation.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or during inclement weather events due to business necessity.
- Serves on call 24 hours a day as scheduled and responds to emergency situations, as necessary.
- Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Position Responsibilities - Non-Essential/Other
- Adheres to the Authority’s safety program and regulations.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Core Competencies
DATA INVOLVEMENT: Requires copying, transcribing, entering, or posting data or information on inspection forms or electronic devices, operating Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) applications, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Microsoft applications, Adobe Acrobat, and other such programs.
PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT: Requires effectively communicating with people in person, by phone, in writing, or using a computer to convey or exchange information of a technical nature; there will be occasional interaction with the public by fielding phone calls, assisting with site tours, etc.
INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS: Requires using a motor vehicle, pumps, presses, dump truck, laboratory equipment, safety equipment and devices, setting up and operating a wastewater sampler, and using other specialized equipment that that requires extended training and experience; may involve calibration and testing of devices.
REASONING REQUIREMENTS: Requires understanding and strictly adhering to sampling methods, analytical procedures, recordkeeping, flow measuring, and safety/security requirements.
MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires using basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes, and/or computing flow, concentration, and percentages.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, schematics, plans, manuals, and charts to solve practical problems. Responsible for composing routine reports and specialized reports and forms with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires doing clerical, manual, or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices, but which may require computation, the use of several procedures simultaneously, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires acute attention to detail to obtain accurate results.
Essential Skills and Experience
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION: Requires high school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- Must have and maintain a valid SC Class \"A\" Commercial Driver's License (CDL); tanker endorsement is required; for those that already have a SC Class \"B\" CDL license (or equivalent from another state): must obtain SC Class \"A\" CDL license within six (6) months of employment.
- Must possess and maintain a Class “D” WEASC VCC Collection System certification; or for those with equivalent license or certification in another state, must obtain a SC Class \"D\" WEASC VCC Collection System certification within six (6) months of employment. PAY COMMENSURATE ON EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES HELD.
- Must possess confined space entry training and other safety certifications as deemed necessary.
- Optional - SC Department of Pesticide Regulation certifications in the following categories: Core (General Knowledge), 3 (Ornamental and Turf Pest Control), and 6 (Right-of-Way Pest Control).
- May be required to obtain additional training, education, and/or certifications as required by the leadership.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of relevant experience or combination of experience and education.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions - ADA Guidelines
Posture Requirements:
- Balancing 26-50%
- Bending 51-75%
- Climbing 51-75%
- Crawling 51-75%
- Crouching 51-75%
- Driving 1-25%
- Kneeling 51-75%
- Reaching 76-100%
- Sitting 26-50%
- Standing 51-75%
- Twisting 76-100%
- Walking 76-100%
Environmental Conditions:
- Cramped Area 51-75%
- Dust 76-100%
- Fumes/Odors 76-100%
- Hazardous Chemicals 1-25%
- Hot/Cold Temperatures 76-100%
- Outdoors 76-100%
- Noise 51-75%
- Concrete Floor 26-50%
- Vibration 51-75%
- Teamwork 51-75%
- Stress 26-50%
- Confined Space Entry 26-50%
- Wastewater Exposure 26-50%
- Electrical Hazards 1-25%
- Mechanical Hazards 51-75%
- Trenching and Excavation 1-25%
- Oral Communication 76-100%
- Written Communication 51-75%
- Reading 51-75%
Dexterity Requirements:
- Coordination 76-100%
- Foot Pedals 26-50%
- Picking 26-50%
- Handling 1-25%
- Wrist Motion 76-100%
- Lifting Weights 51-75%
- Lifting Requirements
- -10 pounds or less 76-100%
- -11 to 20 pounds 51-75%
- -21 to 50 pounds 76-100%
- -51 to 100 pounds 1-25%
- - > 100 pounds N/A
- Pushing/Pulling Requirements
- -12 pounds or less 51-75%
- -13 to 25 pounds 51-75%
- -26 to 40 pounds 76-100%
- -41 to 100 pounds 1-25%
- - > 100 pounds 1-25%
Definitions:
N/A - Activity is not applicable to this occupation
1 – 25% - Occupation requires this activity 1 – 25% of the time
26 – 50% - Occupation requires this activity 26 – 50% of the time
51 – 75% - Occupation requires this activity 51 – 75% of the time
76 – 100% - Occupation requires this activity 76 – 100% of the time
