Employment Opportunities Title:
Wastewater Utility Worker IV

Post Date
3/18/2020

Expiration Date
4/4/2020

Details:
Descriptive Statement
The Wastewater Utility Worker IV is a non-exempt position that reports to the WW Collection Supervisor. The Wastewater Utility Worker IV performs moderately technical and manual labor duties supporting the Wastewater Collection division. Duties and tasks include the cleaning, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing sanitary and storm sewers, drains, manholes, and catch basins. The Wastewater Utility Worker IV provides supervision to employees of a lesser classification.

Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operates power sewer cleaning equipment such as sewer rodders, sewer bucket machines, high velocity pipe cleaning machines, vacuum machines, compressors and other tools and equipment for cleaning storm and sanitary sewers, manholes, and catch basins
Operates light and heavy motor vehicles and equipment such as backhoes, loader, and skid steers
Flushes and cleans sanitary and storm sewers
Constructs, repairs and maintains manholes, sewer pipes and catch basins
Maintains fluid levels including water, oil, battery level and anti-freeze on all vehicles and equipment
Performs vehicle pre-trip inspections in accordance with the State and City policies
Operates television trucks and equipment for closed circuit television inspection of underground sewer mains, manholes, vaults, and other appurtenances
Enter manholes and other permit-required confined spaces to inspect, clean, and repair sanitary sewer mains and manholes
Establishes and maintains proper traffic barricades and signs when working in public right-of-way
May perform after normal business hour locates
Supervises employees of a lesser classification and serves as the responsible person in charge of crew
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:
May perform duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade
Operates and maintains sewer pump stations
May act as Collection Supervisor in the absence of the WW Collections Supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds is an essential function of this position.
Requires good hearing to communicate with other staff members, hear audible alarms and listen to equipment to detect possible problems.
The incumbent must be able to perform a full range of body movements and manual dexterity to inspect, maintain and repair equipment including sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances; operate and adjust equipment or controls; perform data entry work on a computer; drive City vehicles; and perform other essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The Wastewater Utility Worker IV shall possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge, skill and ability to operate equipment for cleaning storm and sanitary sewers
Knowledge, skill and ability to operate the television truck and equipment for closed circuit television inspection of sewer mains, manholes, vaults, and other appurtenances
Ability to operate light and heavy motorized equipment
Knowledge and skill to inspect various types of sewer mains, manholes, pump stations and catch basins and detect deficiencies and repair them when necessary
Knowledge of methods of scraping, rodding and flushing sewers, vacuuming and cleaning manholes and catch basins
Ability to use chemicals safely and properly, including mixing and application, and use the information provided in material safety data sheets (MSDS) properly
Ability to make on the spot decisions
Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, including but not limited to proper barricading and signing when working in public rights-of-way
Knowledge of city streets and locations of sewer mains, manholes, vaults, and other appurtenances
Ability to supervise employees of equal or lower classification effectively
Ability to follow safety procedures and rules, including those pertaining to confined space workspace areas
Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies frequently weighing 50 pounds or more
Ability to understand and perform mathematical calculations related to wastewater including algebra-level math to calculate areas, volumes, flow rates, and loading rates
Skill to perform data entry at moderate speeds, and use a computerizes system to query for information
Skill to operate a computer using Microsoft Excel
Ability to communicate, work successfully with and provide good customer service to supervisors, other City employees, the public, and other agencies and organizations and;
Requires the knowledge skill and ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the WW Utility Worker II or WW Utility Worker III classification(s).


Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, the position requires:
A high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalent
At least two (2) years of experience as a WW Utility Worker II or WW Utility Worker III, or equivalent experience in connection with sewer construction, repair, maintenance, televising and cleaning, which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities;
A valid Class "A" Colorado Commercial Drivers License (CDL) at time of promotion or hire; and
A valid Colorado Class 4 Collection Operator Certification or an equivalent certification from another state at time of application. If certification is from another state, must obtain a reciprocal Colorado certification within 6 months of hire.

Comments:
WRITTEN EXAM:
The written exam is scheduled for April 22, 2020. Please note that the Civil Service Commission may use a Training & Experience (T&E) evaluation of your application to establish an eligibility list for this classification.


Employer:
City of Pueblo

Email:
civilservice@pueblo.us

Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pueblo/jobs/2749299-0/wastewater-utility-worker-iv