Camera Assistant (Sewer)

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority seeks a versatile utility technician helper to support sewer camera inspection operations and cleaning tasks across CFPUA sites. You will assist with remote-controlled camera equipment, set up at job sites, and help with manhole inspections and traffic safety measures.

The role involves lifting camera crawlers, maintaining equipment and vehicles, managing inventory, and training for advancement to camera operator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of work experience in sewer inspection or related field.
• NC Grade 1 Collection System Operator certification preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operation of remote-controlled sewer camera equipment and video monitors for inspection and cleaning.
• Prepare setup of equipment at job site including traffic control, manhole locations, and safety equipment.
• Lift and lower the camera crawler into and out of manholes.
• Clean equipment after use and perform routine maintenance of components.
• Maintain equipment and assigned vehicle in clean, proper working order and conduct regular maintenance.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and report non-operable items to supervisor.
• Train in camera operation and procedures for advancement to camera operator.
• Perform inventory/property management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• In emergencies, all employees may be required to perform alternate duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Numerical operations

Technical language comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

NC Grade 1 Collection System Operator certification (preferred)

Valid NC driver's license

Tools

Camera equipment operation

Vehicle maintenance

Job description

Incumbents in this position is responsible for assisting and providing support to assigned personnel. This position performs daily maintenance and cleaning of the sanitary sewer camera inspection equipment and assist with sewer cleaning operations. This position is assigned to pay grade G12.

• Assists with the operation of the remote-controlled sewer camera equipment and video monitors for inspection and cleaning of water and sewer systems.
• Prepares set up of equipment at job site to perform sewer mainline inspection to include traffic control, opening manhole locations, and setting up of safety equipment.
• Lifts and lowers the camera crawler into and out of manholes.
• Cleans equipment after each use and performs proper care and maintenance of associated components.
• Maintains all equipment, including assigned vehicle, in clean and proper working order and conducts maintenance on regular basis.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and reports of non-operable equipment to supervisor.
• Trains in all areas of camera operation and procedures to acquire skills for advancement to level of camera operator.
• Performs inventory/property management.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of work experience in a role such as a sewer inspection camera assistant, entry level plumbing, piping or construction worker helper/assistant, or any related work field.
• NC Grade 1 Collection System Operator certification is preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license required.

Other Essential Job Specifications

• Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.
• Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
• Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
• Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.
• Requires travel between CFPUA sites.
• Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools).
• Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
• Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

Physical Requirements

• Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.
• Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.
• Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.
• Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.