Wastewater Collection System Operator I

4 days ago


Vail, Colorado, United States Eagle Mountain City Full time
Job Title: Wastewater Collection System Operator I

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Wastewater Collection System Operator I to join our team at Eagle Mountain City. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the construction and maintenance of the city's wastewater collection infrastructure and wastewater treatment facility and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform daily operation and maintenance of the city's wastewater collection system, including lift stations, manholes, yard, backup generators, and various pumps and motors.
  • Oversee and perform ongoing preventative maintenance, including greasing, changing oil on pumps, adjusting belts and pulleys, changing out pumps and motors, unclogging pumps, etc.
  • Perform collection system inspections, correct structural deficiencies, eliminate infiltration and stoppages of wastewater mains.
  • Operate jet truck, power rodder, root cutter, and other equipment; operate jackhammer; repair and rebuild manholes, and the repair of wastewater mains, replacement of covers.
  • Document and map collection system, records pipe size, direction of flow, and congestion status, determines need for cleaning or other maintenance.
  • Prepare and file inspection and cleaning reports.
  • Perform confined space entry to access collection system lines; perform maintenance and cleaning as needed while supported by specialized safety equipment.
  • Ensure proper set up and application of safety equipment, including davit arm hoist, tripod, and with self-retracting lifeline (SRL).
  • Calibrate, setup, and operate gas detectors for confined space entry; prepare confined space entry permit as required.
  • Assess overhead, atmosphere, and tripping hazards; ensure effective use of support harness and related equipment.
  • Operate high-velocity jet truck; clean and maintain existing wastewater lines.
  • Provide vac truck operation to resolve water leaks in the system; operate television inspection truck used to inspect main sewer lines and lift station pumping systems.
  • Operate television viewing and inspection equipment to detect wastewater line leaks and obstructions.
  • Set up power equipment; perform maintenance and repairs of specialty equipment.
  • Operate jet cleaning unit to clean ditches and culverts; perform dye testing to deter origins of problems.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs of electrical parts on TV truck.
  • Respond to sewer emergencies; perform emergency repair services dealing with breaks, backups, and other issues.
  • Organize and utilize necessary resources, including staff and equipment; coordinate with TSSD if additional resources and help are needed.
Requirements:
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • No experience necessary.
  • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Some knowledge of general trench work and pipefitting; pumping systems; hazards and precautions associated with trench work line construction.
  • Interpersonal communication skills; basic hand and power tools required to install and maintain pipe line; pipe classifications and type.
  • The occupational hazards and safety precautions of trench work construction and pipeline maintenance work; hazards common to heavy equipment operation.
  • Drain system construction methods, etc.
  • Construction requirements for wastewater collections and pumping stations; hazards associated with wastewater collections and treatment chemicals.
  • Wastewater line chemical cleaning procedures and associated hazards; state or federal regulations governing installation and maintenance of wastewater systems.
  • Water quality laws; interpersonal communication skills; traffic control and diversion; use of respirators; OSHA safety standards.
  • Skill in the operation of heavy mechanized equipment as required by the position, i.e., computer, backhoe, skidsteer, air compressor, saws, jack hammer, chipping hammer, paint sprayer, dump truck, pumps, chain saw, torches, etc.
  • Ability to adapt to emergency or unusual situations; tolerate weather extremes in the work place.
  • Analyze wastewater system(s), identify problems, and determine optimum solutions.
  • Make accurate decisions in emergency situations where consequences of error could be costly.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, elected officials, local agencies, and the general public.
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Perform strenuous manual labor.
  • Ability to lift 100 lbs.
Special Qualifications:
  • Must possess a class 'A' commercial driver's license (CDL).
  • Must work on a twenty-four (24) hour stand-by or on call.
  • Must become a certified Waste Water Collection Systems Operator I within 12 months of date of hire.
  • Must become a certified flagger.
  • Must become confined space certified.
  • Must become forklift certified.
Work Environment:

Employees in this position normally work in an outdoor environment, subject to changing and seasonal weather extremes. Frequently, tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting.

Daily potential for hazardous exposure to electrical shock, industrial wastes, and raw sewage (containing pathogens such as typhoid, paratyphoid, dysentery, polio, tetanus, etc.).

Daily exposure to moving parts and equipment such as pumps, motors, heavy equipment, etc.

Daily or regular exposure to traffic hazards working in the public right-of-way.

Daily or regular exposure to hazards associated with confined space operations.

Talking, hearing, and seeing essential to performing required job functions.

Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist.

Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem solving.



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