Sewer Cleaner/Vac-Truck Operator

Summary Statement

Looking for a new career to utilize a Class A or B CDL with excellent work-life balance? The City of Boise's Public Works Department has an opportunity for you! We're currently accepting applications for CDL holders with two years of experience to join our team as a Vac-Truck Operator to operate high-velocity combination sewer cleaning/vacuum trucks.

Vac-Truck Operators:

• Perform skilled work in the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of the city’s wastewater collection system.
• Operate and maintain advanced light, medium, and heavy sewer maintenance equipment.
• Work a 4/10 shift with Saturday, Sunday, and Monday off.
• This position works under immediate/direct supervision.

Essential Functions

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of a Utilities Technician I and provides team support and training, as needed.

Operates advanced high-velocity combination sewer cleaning/vacuum trucks and related equipment. Performs general maintenance and cleaning duties on the city’s wastewater collection system. Cleans and jets sewer mains and laterals, operates a high-pressure jetter, manual power rodder, and hand rodder to remove debris from inside pipes and vacuums debris from manholes, lift stations, vaults, and related structures.

Reports collection system performance to the supervisor, maintains written and computerized records. Performs field observations and coordinates with the assigned supervisor to establish inspection and cleaning goals. Reviews daily work assignments and manages time efficiently. Inspects and maintains assigned equipment and vehicles.

Performs safety checks and inspects fluid levels of vehicles and equipment. Maintains safety-related equipment including air monitoring devices, signs used for traffic control, fall protection gear, and first-aid kits. Performs work in confined spaces and performs necessary precautions prior to entering confined spaces with potentially hazardous atmospheres. Uses air quality monitors and ventilators. Sets traffic control including safety devices, signs and barricades, and ensures the safety of the public and the work crew.

Utilizes computer programs to enter data and create maintenance records to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws. Reads and interprets blueprints and technical manuals to research and order parts and equipment. Reviews and analyzes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to troubleshoot problems in the collection system and locate underground assets to protect the city infrastructure from damage. Marks underground utility locations in compliance with state requirements.

Attends and completes assigned training as required to ensure compliance with city policy, state, and federal regulations and maintain professional licensing and certification. Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment. Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties.

Provides customer service and responds to questions, inquiries, problems, and complaints from the general public.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• 2 years of experience operating a Class A or B commercial vehicle with air brake,
• or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

• computer usage including related software.

• read and interpret technical manuals, safety data sheets (SDS) and other safety procedures;
• maintain state and city-required licenses and certificates;
• communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and
• perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor, and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• 4 years of experience operating a Class A or B commercial vehicle with air brake and tanker endorsements.

• cleaning, inspection and repair techniques of sewer lines;
• operation and maintenance of various types of sewer line cleaning and maintenance equipment along with related safety procedures and techniques;
• general business office and telephone etiquette, office equipment, and procedures;
• record keeping and filing practices; and
• general customer service techniques.
• Valid unrestricted Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement.
• Wastewater Collection Operator Class II or higher license
• Experience and understanding of underground or wastewater utility work.

• Valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement.

• Commercial driver's license tanker endorsement within three months of employment.

• Ability to obtain a Wastewater Treatment Operator Class I certificate or Operator in Training (OIT) within six months of employment.

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Drug-Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug-Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment 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.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, and rarely lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds, frequently pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds, and occasionally pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate and rarely very loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell, and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, run, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb, and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity. Additional physical efforts include: twisting and bending, and operating machinery in confined areas.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases, or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids, and chemicals. Employees work on stairs and uneven surfaces, near open tanks and ditches, in industrial areas; are exposed to hydraulic and vehicle hazards, insects and atmospheric hazards; are subject to slip hazards caused from ice/snow in winter, wet floors, uneven, and undeveloped work surfaces. Exposure to sewage, scalding geothermal water, methane, hydrogen sulfide, and other possible toxic gases and hazardous chemicals and substances.
This position works: shift work, rotating on-call schedule, and reports to the facility in times of emergencies; evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required. Individuals in this position are required to be on-call.