HOURLY RATE: $24.00 per hour                       

DEPT: Sanitary Engineering

DIVISION: Wastewater Collection

SUPERVISOR: WWC Superintendent   

EMP STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt      

CS STATUS: Classified

NORMAL WORK HOURS: 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday

General Purpose of Job

This is limited skilled work in the operation and maintenance within the Wastewater Collection Division of the Allen County Sanitary Engineering Department.  Work of this class involves participation with or performance of assigned duties as directed by the Wastewater Collection Superintendent who is responsible for the operation of the wastewater collection system on an assigned shift.  This is an entry-level position requiring a considerable amount of guidance and direction from their supervisor to perform the duties and responsibilities as outlined in this job description.  An employee of this class participates with maintenance personnel and other skilled personnel in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of various types of equipment or components as associated with the wastewater collection systems.  The employee performs most of his/her tasks under immediate supervision and guidance as directed by the Wastewater Collection Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other related duties may be assigned.

85% Operations

• Will be required to assist in the operation of the hi-velocity/vacuum sewer-cleaning units.
• Will be required to assist in the operation of the sewer easement cleaning machine.
• Will be required to assist in the operation of the CCTV video inspection unit.
• Will be required to assist in the operation of GPS equipment.
• Will be required to operate dump trucks.
• Will be required to properly direct traffic control.
• Will be required to assist in the repair of mainline gravity and force main sewers.
• Will be required to assist in the repair of sanitary sewer laterals.
• Will be required to assist in the repair of sanitary sewer manholes.
• Will be required to assist with sanitary sewer mainline lateral taps.
• Will be required to mow and trim grass, trim trees, reseed and grade.
• Will be required to perform minor repairs and maintenance items to
• building and grounds.
• Will be required to perform custodial duties on all facilities.
• Will assist in performing preventative and routine maintenance as defined by the equipment manuals, which will include lubrication, belt alignment and tension, coupling alignment and filter replacements.
• Assist in minor repairs of equipment, bearing replacements, basic electrical theory and principles, capable of using amp and voltage meter.
• Assist in basic plumbing and pipefitting jobs, exercise and repair valves.
• Will be required to operate tri-pod retrieval system.
• Will be required to operate atmospheric safety equipment.
• Will be required to detect problems on the collection systems.
• Will be required to report customer complaints to supervisor.

10% Administrative

May be required to answer the phone and take appropriate messages.

Direct calls dealing with common complaints to supervisor.

Will maintain accurate maintenance records on all of the above.

Operate computer entering and retrieving data using various software programs, etc.

Must be able to schedule and reschedule maintenance d