SURVEILLANCE TECHNICIAN

Job Posting

The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. If you are interested in being
considered for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line at Work4Lafayette.com

The application deadline is Open Until Filled

Available with the Lafayette Renew:

POSITION:
Surveillance Technician

LOCATION:
Lafayette Renew
1700 Wabash Avenue
Lafayette, IN 47905

HOURS:
8:00AM – 4:00PM, Monday – Friday, overtime as required

SALARY:
$2,161.98 - $2,487.06 bi-weekly

DESCRIPTION:
Incumbent serves as Surveillance Technician for Lafayette Renew, responsible for working in compliance with the
Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management Pretreatment
Programs of Industrial Wastewater and Land Application Program for municipal bio-solids disposal.

DUTIES:

• Gather representative samples & other data for use in monitoring activities.

• Operates, calibrates, and maintains MSA meter, portable samplers, and flow meters.

• Installs sampling and flow measurement equipment at various applications.

• Enters manholes, underground vaults, and other confined spaces safely using OSHA required methods.

• Documents and conducts industrial surveillance monitoring.

• Responds to calls on spills, illegal discharges, or various contaminants in sewer system, determining source of

contaminant.

• Performs soil sampling and site inspections for Land Application of Biosolids Program.

• Conduct and document inspections at industrial, commercial, and residential facilities.

• Mandatory overtime required, including evenings and weekends.
  

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma or GED required and equivalent combination of training and/or work experience in

related field.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with industrial and commercial individuals, including

being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations, to read and understand blueprints and to keep

accurate records.

• Ability to learn and understand Industrial and Municipal Wastewater treatment processes.

• Ability to research various contaminants and their effect on treatment process.

• Ability to cross train in laboratory, grease trap inspections and stormwater.

• Ability to learn the use of geographic road maps, sewer maps, and soil maps to carry out work assignments,

learn to read water meters, learn locations, read and document soil maps.

• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Possession of a valid Indiana driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.

The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer