Employment Opportunities Title:
Collection - Wastewater Utility IV
Post Date
3/20/2020
Expiration Date
4/4/2020
Details:
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.
Qualifications:
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).
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:
The City of Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance products. Our retirement plan is through Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association.
Employer:
City of Pueblo
Contact:
Manuel Alcala
Address:
Civil Service
301 W. B Street
Pueblo CO 81003
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Work Phone:
719 553 2635
Email:
civilsvc@pueblo.us
Website:
pueblo.us/jobs