Position Purpose: Performs work involving the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, storm drainage system, and CSO facilities. Relies upon instruction and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Operates and maintains equipment associated with sanitary and storm water collections systems, when necessary, checks and monitors barricades, ditches, and other repair work performed in the collection system.Conducts street sweepingConducts Responds to customer complaints, investigates and clears blockages when appropriate.Keeps the general area clean as well as keeping equipment and machinery clean and greased as necessary.Performs tasks involved in the upkeep of structures and grounds.  Uses various hand tools and power tools.Performs maintenance activitiesPerforms a variety of operational tasks relevant to safe and reliable operations of collection systems.Prepare the truck for the day, making sure the equipment is on the truck.Clean the truck daily and may on occasion assist the Operator with basic truck corrective actions.Set up the traffic control.Prepare the site, open the manholes.Check the upstream or downstream manhole.Participate in the tailgate daily meeting.Inspect all equipment and vehicles at the beginning and end of the day.Works a scheduled shift and will be subject to emergency call-in workAbility to understand and carry out written and/or verbal work orders and assignmentsResponds to wastewater and water system emergencies.Observes all on-the-job safety regulations.Complies with state and federal regulations.
