Collection System Operator I - Sewer Division

DEFINITION
To perform skilled and semi-skilled manual labor in the construction maintenance and repair of city sewer systems, and related Infrastructures: To operate light and moderate heavy maintenance and construction equipment used on city sewer system projects: and to perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives close supervision from Public Works Supervisor or Manager and direction from Collection System Lead Operator and Collection System Operator II.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs heavy manual labor duties as required in the construction, maintenance and repair of city sewer systems, including but not limited to preparing street surfaces for patching, shoveling and spreading gravel, sand, asphalt, and other materials on streets: assisting with the paving, patching, laying pipes for sewer, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing sewer mains, lines, and lift stations.
• Sets forms and finishes concrete for manholes and cleanouts.
• Operates vehicles, various trucks, loader, backhoe, sewer jet rodder, street roller, manlift, tamper, lawn care equipment, concrete mixer: operates or uses a TV van/ camera, diagnostic tools, masonry tools, carpentry tools, mechanics tools, plumbing tools, welding tools, various other common hand and power tools, measuring devices, meters, and safety gear.
• Loads and hauls water, gravel, rock, debris, and various other materials to and from construction sites.
• May be required to accurately mark underground sewer and storm drain lines for private contractors and utility companies.
• Transports and tows various pieces of equipment and materials to and from jobsites.
• Provides traffic control around work sites, including setting up barricades, warning signs, cones, and flagging traffic.
• Responds to emergency situations with appropriate equipment as required.
• Performs general building and grounds maintenance work as requested: maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Performs weed abatement duties related to lift stations, off road lines, and easements.
• Performs routine inspection and safety checks on equipment; cleans, maintains and performs minor adjustments to equipment as necessary.
• Maintains routine records of work performed.
• Performs all work in compliance with department policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, approved plans and specifications.
• Work on call during evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Assist with special projects or assignments as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles, practices, techniques, equipment, materials and tools used in general construction and maintenance operations.
• Safe and proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used in collection system construction and maintenance operations.
• General use and purpose of construction maintenance materials.
• Basic record keeping techniques.

Ability to:

• Read, learn, understand and apply pertinent policies, procedure, regulations and standards.
• Read and understand maps, sketches, diagrams and blueprints.
• Perform heavy construction and manual labor work.
• Safely operate assigned equipment and tools: work safely in heavy traffic or limited space conditions.
• Read and write at a level required for successful job performance.
• Maintain accurate work records and prepare routine reports.
• Perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the required duties.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience:
One year of experience in sewer collection system maintenance or general construction.

Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Requirements:
Possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to obtain a class A driver’s license within one year of employment.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is regularly performed in field environment. Incumbent drives on surface streets, operates heavy machinery on surface streets and construction sites: traverse’s uneven terrain on foot. Worker may be exposed to traffic and construction hazards, electrical currents, air contaminants, adverse weather conditions, temperature and noise extremes, wetness, humidity, heights, confined spaces, fumes, dusts, odors, toxic or caustic chemicals, pathogens, solvents, grease/oil, vibration.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires the mobility and stamina to exert strenuous physical effort in a field environment. Requires the ability to operate vehicles and heavy equipment: walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach while performing field work: lift and or move up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally: use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools and controls. Tasks require visual and sound perception and discrimination, and oral communications ability.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job related duties other than those contained in this document.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,149.66 - $59,308.80 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Oroville, CA 95965 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oroville, CA 95965: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,150 - $59,309