Wastewater Collections Tech na Holley-Navarre Water System INC

Description

Summary

Performs skilled labor supporting the installation, maintenance, operation and repair of Holley-Navarre Water System’s Sewer Collections system. Work is performed under the general direction of the Lead Sewer Collections Tech.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist performing maintenance duties on the collection system, and grinders, including, but not limited to, collection lines, pumps and motors; locate leaks and complete repairs.
• Clean sewer collection system; assist vacuum truck operator to flush the collection system; open clogged lines; clean manholes and lift stations.
• Maintain and perform routine maintenance and service for job related tools and equipment.
• Responsible for the proper maintenance and safety of HNWS equipment.
• Responsible for the safety of all employees and public on site while operating equipment.
• Responsible for all DOT compliance associated with operating and maintaining truck and equipment.
• Inspects gravity systems to include use of camera and other assigned equipment.
• Responsible for the correct disposal of grease and sewer when cleaning and/or emptying truck.
• Operate and maintain line inspection equipment to survey, open and repair lines.
• Inspect, maintain and operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment as well as participating in training in the operation of the equipment.
• Repair, maintain and ensure the security of manholes and pump stations.
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Spray pesticides or herbicides as needed in the collection system.
• Use proper traffic control techniques when working in congested areas.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints regarding sewer leaks and clogs; provide information to customers professionally regarding Holley-Navarre Water Systems, Inc. policies and procedures related to the duties being performed.
• Comply with HNWS Purchasing Policies to ensure accurate use and recording of supplies, parts, equipment and inventory used in support of HNWS activities.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

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.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of 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 percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Florida Driver's License; Florida Class "A" CDL preferred

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 and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 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 wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

Work on and record lift station numbers. Know how to measure depths of station and lengths of pipe. Work with all tools of the trade. Work around heavy equipment and motors in lift stations and bypass motors. Work near roadsides and highways.