What are the responsibilities and job description for the WASTEWATER / SEWER LINE OPERATOR position at Tooele City?
WASTEWATER / SEWER LINE OPERATOR
Minimum Rates: Operator I $23.55 (Grade 11, Step 3)
with opportunity to promote to Operator II (Grade 12), Operator III (Grade 14), and Operator IV (Grade 15)
Position includes premium pay for on-call duty and call-outs
Tooele City's wastewater sewer collection line team maintains the 130 miles of sewer lines beneath our City.
During a typical day you will perform preventative maintenance to keep lines operating and functional. You'll operate two machines nicknamed the "Flamer" and the "Jetter" to vacuum out or use high pressure hoses to break debris up and push it through the line. You will also operate equipment with mounted camera systems to survey the underground lines, test flow levels, and keep records.
Occasionally, you'll respond to calls of back-ups in homes or businesses and will help identify the cause of the back-up. If it is the City's portion of the line, you'll help clear the blockage and provide exceptional customer service to help our citizens understand the remediation and claims process with the City. Occasionally you will enter manholes to clear blockage.
Tooele City provides you with appropriate personal protective clothing to protect you from skin contact with sludge or wastewater. The smell may be a challenge for some people. The job is physical in nature and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Some of the other required qualifications include:
- Possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain within 1 month) and a driving record acceptable to Tooele City's insurability and risk management standards. Must obtain a Class B CDL and valid medical card within twelve (12) months of assignment and maintain them.
- Become Utah Certified Level I Water Reclamation Operator within one year of assignment to position (or next reasonable testing period as specified by the supervisor).
- Be able and willing to respond to emergency call-outs within the time periods specified in City or department policies which may limit residency options. Must be able and willing to service in an on-call rotation that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
If you are seeking stable work that isn't going away and a job that has an aggressive career ladder plan that provides you with promotional opportunities as you pass required state certifications and demonstrate competencies on the job - come build a career with us!
You'll enjoy a stable paycheck, premium pay for being on-call and for responding to an after-hours call out, and a competitive benefit package that includes multiple insurance plans, retirement, 401k, and work-life balance.
DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Positions deemed safety-sensitive and/or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing during employment. Background checks, including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older. Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City. Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at: WWW.TOOELECITY.GOV click on City Departments, Human Resources, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Hiring and Job Assignments. To be employed in a position that requires driving, you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards. Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office.
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