Safety/Security Status           Safety Sensitive SUMMARY Under the direction of the Wastewater Collections Supervisor and supervision of the Crew Leader, performs work on all aspects of the wastewater collection system including all maintenance, repair, and new installation. Considered entry level, this position typically has 0-1 year experience and is working towards obtaining a Class I Wastewater Operator License.   Levels of Responsibility Responsibility Asset Value:     None   Technology Knowledge:         Workorder Management System, Microsoft Outlook, Executime, Esri products, and BambooHR ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in ensuring that the wastewater collection system is operated and maintained in accordance with Federal, State, and City regulations related to public health.    Assists in the installation, repair, replacement, cleaning, and televising of wastewater collection mains, services, and all other appurtenances.   Measures, cuts, assembles, and installs a variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, clay, and plastic.   Has a general understanding of the proper use of all tools and equipment required for the job. Drives and operates dump trucks to transport and unload materials.   Drives and operates tractors, backhoes, mini-excavators, skid steers, combination jetter/vacuum trucks, CCTV equipment and other heavy machinery.   Provides traffic control and is a safety spotter for others working on or near streets or in ditches.   Maintains crew vehicles and equipment including fuel, lubrication, tools, and parts inventory. Ensures all tools and equipment are properly cleaned and stowed.   Assists in the removal and replacement of landscaping, sidewalks, and driveways before and after the completion of projects.   Able and willing to work a rotational stand-by schedule and able to work overtime as needed.   This position is considered a first responder in the event of a citywide emergency or disaster situation.  During such an event, this position will respond and perform tasks that are assigned based on the need of the situation.   Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational requirements.  Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position. Other duties may be assigned.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.   QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must also reside within a 30-minute radius of the Water Utilities office in order to respond to emergencies that may arise.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.   REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, SPECIAL SKILLS * Possess or has the ability to obtain a Class “A” Commercial Driver's License (within 12 months) * Ability to obtain a Class I Wastewater Operator License (within 24 months)   PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   WORK HAZARDS Work hazards for this position include:   Noise from jack hammering concrete or asphalt, heavy equipment operations, air compressor, generators, hydro jet trucks, vacuum trucks, cutting/sawing operations, large electric motors, motor driven pumps, electric saws, drills, and grinders.   Chemical, Bacteriological and Physical Injury Hazards for this position would include:   Methane gas, natural gas, low oxygen levels, oxygen rich levels, hydrogen sulfide gas, asbestos dust, clay dust, concrete (skin contact), Hepatitis A, B and C, drowning, equipment injuries, traffic accidents, snake bites, insect bites, and excavation cave-ins.   We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.