WASTEWATER SYSTEM TECHNICIAN II

As a Wastewater System Technician II, you have a unique opportunity to change lives through exceptional service. In this role you willperformroutine to difficult technical work in the maintenance of the wastewater collection system and easement network for Cary. This work is vital in maintaining 1,000 plus miles of sanitary sewer lines, 26K manholes, utility easements and 270 miles of storm water pipe including catch basins.

Our technicians work daily unstopping blockages on sewer laterals and main lines. The position is also responsible for performing acoustic testing on sanitary sewer mains, mowing easements, cleaning sanitary sewer main lines with straight jet, tag along trailer jet, and jet vacuum combination trucks. Team members are expected to be cross-trained and work in all areas within the scope of wastewater system work.A Wastewater System Technician II works more independently than a Technician I, leads a crew of two staff members on daily tasks, and may have specialized responsibilities.Work is performed under the general supervision of a Wastewater Collection Field Supervisor.

Our ideal candidate is willing to work hard and displays a passion for helping the community. The candidate will be flexible, self-motivated, and willing to take initiative to completewastewater systemmaintenance and repairs. The candidate will be excited to learn new skills and technology. Most importantly, the individual will take pride in their accomplishments and the difference they make in the Cary community.

Participates in a comprehensive sewer line maintenance program keeping sewer lines open and working properly;

Carries out preventative maintenanceprogram;

Operatesjet-vactrucktoclean storm drains and to clean commercial sewer lines identified from acoustic testing.

Facilitates easement maintenance to include mowing; inspecting easements and manholes; flagging easements for mowing; and delivery of letters for notification of easement cutting;

Uses acoustic testing equipment to determine commercial sewer line cleaningneeds;

Locates manholes and flags easement boundaries; inspects material to be cut and determines if it is cut by town staff orcontractors;

Locates and inspects manholes for inflow and infiltration issues; creates database of inflow and infiltration issues and GPS manholelocations;

Works with contractors videoing lines; finds access points forcontractors;

Addresses questions from thepublic;

Operates specialized TV equipment to monitor the condition of lines; works withArcGisfor line locations and documentation of work completed; cameras lines for finalinspection;

Installs and programs flow meters in confinedspaces;

Smoke tests lines to identify problemareas;

Samples and monitors wastewaterdischarge;

Maps lines and maintainsfiles;

Comprehensive knowledge ofjet truck operationto cut roots and flushlines;

Performs maintenance onequipment;

Reads industrialmeters;

Maintains storm drains and keeps clear ofdebris;

Replaces broken storm drain lids; prepares area around broken drains that cannot be immediatelyfixed;

Repairs sewerclean-outs;

Responds to sewer calls; unstops blockages using tape or jet depending on nature of the blockage; applies de-greasingchemicals;

Responds to sewer spills; builds dams and takes action to contain spill; cleans up spills; pumps sewage if necessary; applies lime, soil, etc. asnecessary;

Responds to sewer odor calls; checks manholes for blockages and talks tohomeowners;

Performs rotating “on-call” after hours standbyduty;

Operates equipment during snow and inclement weatherconditions;

Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Possession of an appropriate valid class “A” CDL, with a tanker endorsement,or ability to obtain within six months,and acceptable driving record.

Grade II inWastewater CollectionCertification is required, or ability to obtain within 1 year.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.