(This recruitment series is to fill one open position within the Wastewater Collections Division. To be considered qualified, an applicant must meet the minimum requirements for one of the two posted levels of the Wastewater Collections Operator positions.)
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under direction of the Wastewater Collection System Supervisor and Wastewater Division Manager, oversees and participates in complex and difficult wastewater collection and stormwater facility operations and maintenance duties. Performs the operation, maintenance, cleaning, inspection, preventative maintenance, repair, locating, and construction of City's Wastewater Collection and Stormwater Conveyance Infrastructure. Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as a combination sewer truck, CCTV equipment, and backhoes. Employee is expected to be able to perform duties independently with minimal supervision. Within the requirements of collection and stormwater system operation and maintenance, this class may be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing assigned operations for the collection and stormwater systems.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Operates and maintains the collections and stormwater systems to meet all Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulatory requirements.
Performs assigned rounds including adjusting system controls to daily required parameters and monitoring and working with the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Documents system operations by reading equipment gauges, dials, human interface panels and other instrumentation to ensure that the collections and stormwater systems operate within regulatory requirements.
Maintains appropriate, accurate, and legible written and electronic records in compliance with Department of Environmental Quality permits, regulatory compliance programs and City maintenance programs.
Supports the operation and utilization of Asset Management for planning, scheduling, and documenting work activities of field staff with respect to priorities identified by the Asset Management Plan. Document work activities using the Asset Management system and follow scheduling priorities set by supervisors.
Assists with asset management plan development, supporting the identification of asset inventory and condition, calculating business risk evaluations, determining asset net present value and life cycle costs, and developing alternatives for cost-effective operation and maintenance and long-term investment.
Supports condition assessment of existing assets to improve and enhance capital improvement planning and budgeting. Support inspections and assessments of existing infrastructure to assist with maintenance and improvement planning.
This position is part of a shift rotation that includes emergency callouts during weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Perform construction, maintenance, cleaning, and repair of wastewater collection and stormwater systems, including sewer mains, laterals, manholes, lift stations, and storm drains.
Works with Supervisor and Collections Lead to formulate work plans and participate in the development of goals and objectives for wastewater collection and stormwater systems operational activities; gather and analyze data; support the development of collection and stormwater systems reports.
Operates and maintains the Wastewater Division equipment, tools, and vehicles in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
Operates motor vehicles and equipment routinely.
Supports technical direction and training to employees involved in the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and stormwater systems.
Assist manager and coordinator in planning and overseeing the operation of various maintenance and
construction projects.
Conducts tours of the facilities for the public.
Works under the policies and procedures of the City and performs duties in a safe manner in accordance with the established safety policies.
Inspect sewers for repairs, lateral connections, blockages, and structural issues; identify and resolve causes of street depressions.
Conduct trenching, shoring, backfilling, and asphalt/concrete repairs following system maintenance.
Perform confined space entry using safety equipment and procedures.
Set up and maintain traffic control measures that meet regulatory requirements and ensure crew and public safety.
Perform utility mark and locates.
Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent, input data into asset management systems.
Works under the policies and procedures of the City and performs duties in a safe manner in accordance with the established safety policies.
Performs other duties as assigned within the Wastewater Division and/or the Public Works Department.
May attend meetings and serve on various committees.
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Mandatory Requirements:
High school diploma, or GED equivalent, and a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable work experience in collection or stormwater system operation and maintenance, regulatory compliance and/or environmental analysis; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the above duties and meet the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Treatment System Operator Grade II license requirements.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Operations and Maintenance: Perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled, and skilled tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of the wastewater collection and stormwater systems; perform a variety of tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions; perform heavy manual labor; work in closely confined spaces while wearing a respirator; read maps, blue prints, and diagrams; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; ensure safety around work areas in high traffic; prepare and maintain records including time and material use records; interpret and apply policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations; perform mathematical calculations; respond to collection system maintenance/repair emergencies.
Equipment and Vehicle Operation: Safely drive and skillfully operate equipment and machinery including service trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, vacuum trucks, skip loader, backhoe, large trailers, trench tamper, hydro tamper, concrete and asphalt cutting saws, root saws, jackhammer, and hand and power tools; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communication and Teamwork: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, industrial users, and the public.
Special Requirements/Licenses:
The position requires employees to operate a motor vehicle in the course of their position. Possession of or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire, a valid Oregon CDL license of the required classification to operate Public Works Department vehicles and equipment. Must have a safe driving record.
Possession of a current Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection Grade II license or ability to obtain through reciprocity at the time of hire.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, any certifications or licenses required by City, State or Federal agencies to work in the position assigned.
Desirable Requirements:
For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the minimum requirements noted above:
Education:
Three (3) years or more of post-high school education, accumulation of academic credits documented on transcripts in the fields of engineering, chemistry, water/wastewater technology, physical, biological, or applied sciences, mathematics, or operation management.
Work Experience:
Eight (8) years verifiable work experience or training in one of the following fields or related fields:
Licenses:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPTMENT:
PPE requirements as outlined in the position specific PPE Hazard Assessment Certification.
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 position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and rarely lift and/or move more than one hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Telephone system, mobile radio, copy machine, fax machine, computers (including asset management software, SCADA, Microsoft Office programs, internet, and similar programs); service trucks, CCTV vehicles, dump trucks, water trucks, vacuum trucks, skiploader, backhoe, large trailers, trench tamper, hydro tamper, concrete and asphalt cutting saws, root saws, jackhammer, and hand and power tools; city vehicles, maintenance tools required to maintain the public sewer collections and stormwater conveyance systems.
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 regularly works near equipment and in outside weather conditions. Many of the duties performed are in high traffic areas. Most duties take place outside of buildings with exposure to all types of weather conditions and on a year-round basis, sewage, sludge, biohazards, dirt, oil, grease, fumes, noise, and chemicals. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electric shock. Work occasionally requires the entry into confined spaces.
The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate, except during certain duties when noise levels may be loud.
Employees in this position are required to work in areas or around equipment which may meet or exceed the OSHA Hearing Conservation sound level. Employees in this position will participate in the City of Redmond Hearing Conservation Program.
This position will be a part of a shift rotation that includes emergency callouts on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.