Cleaning Technician I

Columbus Water Works; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water Works is seeking a Cleaning Technician I to perform essential tasks in cleaning sewer lines and maintaining equipment. This entry-level, full-time position requires a high school diploma or GED and offers a competitive hourly wage based on skills and experience. The role involves working outdoors in various conditions and requires physical stamina and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year related experience or technical training in sewer construction.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Cleans sewer lines, manholes, and lift stations.
• Assists in maintaining safe operations and traffic control.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Base pay range

$17.53/yr - $26.30/yr

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in operations of mobile equipment to clean sanitary lines and works with the Field Service Supervisor to assist data collection, Stop Up, Lift Station, and CSO teams to remove blockage in lines.
• Works in various hazardous environments in treatment plants, lift stations, and throughout the service area.
• Assists in assembling appropriate suction tubes and nozzles and/or high-pressure nozzles to remove unwanted grit and debris in lines.
• Assists in maintaining safe operations such as traffic control setup and safety equipment by placing safety tape and cones as required.
• Assists in transporting and dumping collected wastewater and grit at an approved location.
• Assists in daily inspection and maintenance of equipment.
• May be called upon to perform other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Must be able to read and interpret maps, drawings, and operating instructions.
• Confined Spaces Entry, Entry of manholes, and other tight spaces.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or technical training working on sewer construction projects, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s Permit within six months and a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year of employment.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required. One-year related experience and/or technical training in sewer projects preferred. Ability to obtain certifications in Confined Space Entry, Traffic Control Set-up, and Flagging within one year.

Skills

Ability to read and understand operating instructions, safety procedures, schematic drawings. Good communication skills. Mathematical skills for basic calculations. Reasoning ability to apply instructions and remain calm under stress.

Certifications

Valid Driver’s License, good driving record, CDL within one year, Flagger and OSHA-Confined Spaces certifications within one year.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, handle objects, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and smell. Occasionally sit, climb, and balance. Frequently lift and move objects of 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

Primarily outdoors in weather conditions. Frequently near heavy equipment, moving parts, and exposed to fumes, airborne particles, electrical shock, and vibration. Noise level is usually loud.

Job Details

Job announcement: 24-97. Pay grade: 8.

Additional Information

Entry-level, full-time position in Utilities industry, focusing on engineering and information technology aspects.