Collection Systems Technician

Position Title: COLLECTION OPERATOR

Non-Exempt, Hourly, Union

General Summary: Works under close supervision to perform routine activities in a structured environment; assists with operating and maintaining sewer collection system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Assist with operating and maintaining all televising equipment; operate and maintain sewer cleaning units.

Assist with performing repair of sewer lines and manholes

Assist with installing and maintaining permanent and portable meters.

Assist with downloading data from permanent and portable meters

Assist with entering collection system inspection and maintenance data into database.

Respond to locate requests from PA One Call System.

Assist with performing work and maintenance on homeowner's grinder pump systems that are owned and operated by the Authority

Perform basic maintenance work on vehicles and equipment such as oil changes, greasing, minor repairs, and tire changes; cleaning equipment and vehicles and miscellaneous work.

Knowledge: (indicates learned after employed)

• Basic knowledge of operation and maintenance of televising equipment.*
• Basic knowledge of sewer line maintenance and repair practices and procedures. *
• Basic knowledge of grouting procedures.*
• Basic knowledge of safety practices and procedures. *
• Basic knowledge of LASA policies, rules and regulations. *
• Basic knowledge of geographical layout of municipalities covered by LASA. *
• Basic knowledge of computer science and computer applications such as Windows.

Skill:

Operate light and heavy equipment; including tractor, mower, dump truck, sewer cleaning equipment, loader, backhoe, and light trucks*

Operate power tools; including jackhammer, air compressor, saws, drills, hoist

Use of hand tools

Computer operation

Education/ Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that indicates possession of the skills and knowledge listed above. An example of acceptable qualifications for this position is a high school diploma or the equivalent, some experience helpful. Possession of the experience cited in this guideline does not guarantee successful performance nor will it be used as the sole basis of hiring or promotion.

Required Licenses/ Certifications/ CredentiaIs:

At time of hire, valid PA Driver's License, Class C, and ability to meet and maintain eligibility for inclusion under LASA's vehicle insurance policy.

Physical Requirements:

Lift/Carry up to 20 pounds continuously, up to 100 pounds occasionally

Walk

Sit

Climb (stairs, ladders, ramps)

Push/ Pull 85 pounds

Reach (chest level, above or below chest level)

Repetitive Motion (hand, feet, right, left, both)

Stoop/Bend

Crouch/Crawl

Talk/ Hear

Environmental Conditions:

Exposure to dust and fumes

Exposure to extreme temperatures and adverse weather conditions

Noise/Vibration

Electrical hazards

Chemical hazards

Working Conditions :

Driving for extended periods of time.

Inclusion in rotation of after hours, on-call duty.

Entering confined spaces.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Lancaster, PA 17603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $29