Collection Systems Technician

Posting Closes: September 20
Benefits: https://www.gigharborwa.gov/654/Employee-Benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

The wastewater collection system technician II is a highly skilled and technical position in the maintenance of the city-owned wastewater treatment plant and collection system.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description do not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to undertake other projects consistent with the role as requested by a supervisor.

Performs routine operation and maintenance inspections of the collection system such as, cleaning, lubrication, oil levels, belt checks, level control, high level warning devices, pump operation, telemetry systems, and other related equipment.
Monitors and ensures proper lift station operations; completes logs; charts and records equipment operating runtimes as well as maintenance performed.
Leads, trains, and assists assigned co-workers in the safe operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system.
Operates and maintains sewer line video inspection equipment.
Utilizes asset management program on computer and tablet to perform routine maintenance tasks as well as create additional tasks within the program to include unforeseen repairs or maintenance.
Performs basic electrical troubleshooting on lift station/wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) equipment.
Troubleshoots and/or repairs or rebuilds equipment such as pumps, compressors, blowers, vacuums, engines, valves, piping, filter systems, level control systems, odor scrubbers, grinders, and other collection system related equipment.
Performs general maintenance, repair, and inspections and ensures proper operation of backupgenerators, transfer switches, and pumping systems.
Performs a variety of pipe & fitting repairs and installations.
Performs fabrication work with the use of welders, grinders, pipe threaders, and cutting tools.
Locates equipment vendor sources and orders replacement parts to make necessary repairs.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools such as winches, cut-off saw, bandsaw, skill saw, generators pumps, overhead, jack hammer, overhead cranes, and drills.
Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as, pick up, flatbed, dump truck, eductor truck, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, side mower, boom truck, and forklift.
Installs new equipment as defined by the department superintendent.
Monitors and schedules the removal of fats, oils, and grease build up at the city’s wastewater lift stations.
Maintains buildings, facilities, and grounds for structural functional use and neat appearanceusing basic janitorial, plumbing, and electrical skills.
Responds to public complaints concerning wastewater overflow and/or odor control issues or other related concerns.
May support in leading part-time, temporary or intern personnel within the division.
Attends job-related training.
Maintains punctual and reliable attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training and experience that indicates the individual can successfully perform the job may be considered.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of work experience including industrial mechanics, small crane operation, backhoe/excavator operation, forklift operation, and/or pump repair.
Experience with vactor truck operation preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.