Cleaning Technician I

SUMMARY:

Performs all tasks involved in cleaning sewer lines, manholes and lift stations. Responsible for the care and maintenance of all tools and equipment used in cleaning operations. Assists in assembling appropriate suction tubes and nozzles and/or high-pressure nozzles to remove unwanted grit and debris in lines. Assists in the operation of mobile equipment to clean sanitary lines and works with the Field Services Supervisor to assist Data Collection, Stop Up, Lift Station and Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Teams to remove blockage in lines. Employee will be required to perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule. Attend all seminars and training given by Columbus Water Works. Employee will be required to perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. A minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or technical training working on sewer construction projects, or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds required. Ability to read and interpret utility maps and drawings required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers Permit within six months of employment and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year of employment required.

Must be able to obtain Fort Benning Access required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school graduate of GED is the minimum requirement for position. One-year related experience and/or technical training working on sewer construction projects or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to receive certification in Confined Space Entry, Traffic Control Set-up and Flagging within one year of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and understand operating instructions, safety procedures, standard operating procedures, schematic drawings, etc. Ability to communicate directions to subordinates in order to get job done. Ability to receive and follow directions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to draw and read all graphs types.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense to carryout instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License and good driving record

CDL license within one year

Flagger, OSHA-Confined Spaces within one year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb and balance.

The employee frequently lifts and moves objects of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near heavy construction equipment, moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in work environment is usually loud.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: 24-97

PAY GRADE: 8