WASTEWATER SYSTEM TECHNICIAN II na Town of Cary, NC
Town of Cary, NC · Cary, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Cary
About the Department
As a Wastewater System Technician II, you have a unique opportunity to change lives through exceptional service. In this role you will perform routine 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 respond to daily calls from Citizen Advocates to unstop blockages on sewer laterals and main lines. You will also perform acoustic testing on sanitary sewer mains, mow easements, clean 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 complete wastewater system maintenance 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.
Position Duties
Participates in a comprehensive sewer line maintenance program keeping sewer lines open and working properly;
Carries out preventative maintenance program;
Operates jet-vac truck to clean 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 cleaning needs;
Locates manholes and flags easement boundaries; inspects material to be cut and determines if it is cut by town staff or contractors;
Locates and inspects manholes for inflow and infiltration issues; creates database of inflow and infiltration issues and GPS manhole locations;
Works with contractors videoing lines; finds access points for contractors;
Addresses questions from the public;
Operates specialized TV equipment to monitor the condition of lines; works with ArcGis for line locations and documentation of work completed; cameras lines for final inspection;
Installs and programs flow meters in confined spaces;
Smoke tests lines to identify problem areas;
Samples and monitors wastewater discharge;
Maps lines and maintains files;
Comprehensive knowledge of jet truck operation to cut roots and flush lines;
Performs maintenance on equipment;
Reads industrial meters;
Maintains storm drains and keeps clear of debris;
Replaces broken storm drain lids; prepares area around broken drains that cannot be immediately fixed;
Repairs sewer clean-outs;
Responds to sewer calls; unstops blockages using tape or jet depending on nature of the blockage; applies de-greasing chemicals;
Responds to sewer spills; builds dams and takes action to contain spill; cleans up spills; pumps sewage if necessary; applies lime, soil, etc. as necessary;
Responds to sewer odor calls; checks manholes for blockages and talks to homeowners;
Performs rotating “on-call” after hours standby duty;
Operates equipment during snow and inclement weather conditions;
Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of wastewater collection systems and their maintenance; considerable knowledge of specialized equipment operation; considerable knowledge of wastewater collection line construction and repair; knowledge of easement maintenance; knowledge of tree cutting; considerable knowledge of system mapping; considerable knowledge of GPS equipment; ability to work independently; ability to respond to emergencies; ability to operate heavy and specialized equipment; ability to develop and apply appropriate safety practices; ability to develop databases and keep accurate records; ability to make repairs; ability to communicate effectively.
Physical Requirements:
An employee in this class must possess significant physical ability. Work requires the employee to lift moderate to heavy items, dig with hand tools, crawl into tight spaces, and work on lines and other items which require dexterity in the hands. An employee must be able to work unassisted, stand for long periods of time, perform manual labor, and work in inclement weather. The ability to work in challenging and sometimes dangerous environmental conditions is also required. Visual acuity is necessary in order to read handwritten and typewritten materials and to view maps and testing equipment. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell.
Other Qualifications
Graduation from high school with considerable work in wastewater collection systems maintenance and equipment operation. For those employees assigned to easement maintenance, considerable experience in tree felling and cutting is required.
A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
Special Requirements:
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 in Wastewater Collection Certification 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.
