What are the responsibilities and job description for the WWP - SSES LCR Field Technician position at McKim & Creed, Inc.?
OVERVIEW:
This is considered a TEMPORARY ROLE. As a Wet Weather Program Senior SSES LCR Technician, you will be responsible for field data collection activities associated with the completion of a typical Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES) for the Wet Weather Program as well as field verification of water service line materials. These surveys include flow monitoring, closed-circuit television (CCTV), smoke testing, manhole inspections, dye testing, service line verifications, and other services as assigned. A wide range of software, hardware, and processes will be used to efficiently identify and exceed client needs and expectations.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
- Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
- Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
- Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
- Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
- Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
- Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way
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YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:
- Performing field investigations by collecting high quality and accurate data.
- Perform manual excavations of water service lines
- Perform material tests to determine material of water service lines
- CCTV Inspections - record various pipeline attributes and identify defects.
- Manhole Inspections - record various structure attributes and identify defects.
- Smoke Testing - conduct smoke tests and record defects encountered.
- Night Flow Isolations - measure wastewater flows during non-peak usage.
- Dye Testing - conduct dye water tracing and dye water flooding.
- Flow Monitoring - install & maintain open channel flow metering equipment.
- Ability to work in Confined Spaces, including sanitary sewer manholes.
- Review data collected in field to ensure quality and accuracy of information.
- Project planning to meet client requirements.
- Hardware and Software troubleshooting, support, repair, and testing.
- Inventory management and control.
- Frequent overnight travel is required.
- This position requires a lot of walking outside and climbing ladders year-round through various terrain and in extreme heat, cold, and immaculate weather.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- High School diploma or GED is required.
- At least three years of SSES and Field Service experience preferred.
- Must be able to travel.
- Willing to work in and around open sanitary sewer lines.
- Have the ability to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Entry certification.
- Should possess basic computer skills.
- Good technical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with a team.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Process oriented individual.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS and/or Trimble Products is preferred.
- Experience with data collection for SSES or other underground utilities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Entry certification is required.
- Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record, drug test, and criminal record.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Prolonged periods working in outdoor conditions in varying terrain types.
- Prolonged periods working in outdoor conditions in varying climates.
- Must be able to lift equipment up to 45 pounds at times.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
- National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO) PACP, MACP, LACP