What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater/Stormwater Service Worker position at City of Grand Forks (ND)?
To operate and maintain the City's storm/wastewater collection system including pump stations; to assist in flood fighting duties as required; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Employees at this level must learn to receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.Essential Functions:
1. Operation and maintain the municipal stormwater/wastewater collection and flood control systems.
2. Participate in the inspection and maintenance of multiple stormwater/wastewaters, flood lift stations and all collection system sewer lines and mains.
3. Inspect lift stations to discover existing or potential problems; clean and pack water glands on stormwater/wastewater lift station pumps; service pumps and blowers. 4. Maintain the collection system sewer lines; to clean sewer laterals and manholes; remove tree root obstructions and larger debris; perform flushing operations as needed to increase sewer line flows.
5. Participate in the use of specialized sewer equipment including high pressure vacuum and sewer jetter and flusher; operate a variety of light and heavy equipment including front end loader, slope mower, pumps, blowers, jackhammers, air compressors, cement mixers and portable valve operators.
6. Perform miscellaneous maintenance of the collection system; operate high voltage generators used for operation of wastewater lift stations.
Marginal Functions:
1. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Receive cross training in stormwater duties.
3. Perform snow removal duties on stormwater/wastewater properties as required.
4. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Knowledge: Standards practices, operations, methods, tools and equipment used in stormwater/wastewater maintenance; Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; Basic operational characteristics of heavy and light equipment relative to stormwater/wastewater maintenance including a slope mower, jackhammers and a front-end loader.
Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Abilities: Participate in the maintenance and repair of stormwater/wastewater and flood control systems; Learn to perform the most difficult maintenance and repair tasks; Learn to analyze problems and take necessary steps to return lift stations to operation; Learn department policies and procedures; Operate a variety of heavy and light maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner; Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
Learn to work independently in the absence of supervision; Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Experience:
One to two years of experience working in (Wastewater Collection System/Water Distribution Systems) and or experience in light to heavy equipment operation.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 1 year, an appropriate valid Wastewater Collection System Class I/II Operator Certification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 1 year, an appropriate, valid Forklift Certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Field and construction site environment; travel from site to site; work with and in stormwater and wastewater; work and inspect in hazardous and confined spaces above and underground with gas monitoring devices; work on slippery and uneven surfaces; work around heavy construction equipment; exposure to extreme noise, dust, smoke, fumes, gases; waste and infectious materials; inclement weather conditions; Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; heavy lifting; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; general manual dexterity.
1. Operation and maintain the municipal stormwater/wastewater collection and flood control systems.
2. Participate in the inspection and maintenance of multiple stormwater/wastewaters, flood lift stations and all collection system sewer lines and mains.
3. Inspect lift stations to discover existing or potential problems; clean and pack water glands on stormwater/wastewater lift station pumps; service pumps and blowers. 4. Maintain the collection system sewer lines; to clean sewer laterals and manholes; remove tree root obstructions and larger debris; perform flushing operations as needed to increase sewer line flows.
5. Participate in the use of specialized sewer equipment including high pressure vacuum and sewer jetter and flusher; operate a variety of light and heavy equipment including front end loader, slope mower, pumps, blowers, jackhammers, air compressors, cement mixers and portable valve operators.
6. Perform miscellaneous maintenance of the collection system; operate high voltage generators used for operation of wastewater lift stations.
Marginal Functions:
1. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Receive cross training in stormwater duties.
3. Perform snow removal duties on stormwater/wastewater properties as required.
4. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Knowledge: Standards practices, operations, methods, tools and equipment used in stormwater/wastewater maintenance; Occupational hazards and standard safety practices; Basic operational characteristics of heavy and light equipment relative to stormwater/wastewater maintenance including a slope mower, jackhammers and a front-end loader.
Skills: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities; Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Abilities: Participate in the maintenance and repair of stormwater/wastewater and flood control systems; Learn to perform the most difficult maintenance and repair tasks; Learn to analyze problems and take necessary steps to return lift stations to operation; Learn department policies and procedures; Operate a variety of heavy and light maintenance equipment in a safe and effective manner; Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
Learn to work independently in the absence of supervision; Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Experience:
One to two years of experience working in (Wastewater Collection System/Water Distribution Systems) and or experience in light to heavy equipment operation.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 1 year, an appropriate valid Wastewater Collection System Class I/II Operator Certification.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid commercial driver's license with tanker and air brake endorsements.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 1 year, an appropriate, valid Forklift Certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Field and construction site environment; travel from site to site; work with and in stormwater and wastewater; work and inspect in hazardous and confined spaces above and underground with gas monitoring devices; work on slippery and uneven surfaces; work around heavy construction equipment; exposure to extreme noise, dust, smoke, fumes, gases; waste and infectious materials; inclement weather conditions; Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; heavy lifting; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; general manual dexterity.
Salary : $45,998 - $57,498
Food Service Worker / Dishwasher
Altru Health -
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Altru Health System -
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