Collection System Maintenance Operator

Operational Technical Services; Hawaii; On-site; USD 37,167 - 43,118; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A water and wastewater utility staffing provider in Hawaii seeks a Collection System Maintenance Operator. The role involves operating and maintaining sewer lines and related equipment while responding to emergencies. Required qualifications include a valid CDL-B license and safety certifications. The pay range is $26.98 to $31.30 per hour, and this is a full-time position with benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Candidates must pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Valid Hawaii Driver’s License with CDL-B.
• Experience with sewer maintenance tools.
• Familiarity with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the collection system.
• Respond to emergencies and alarms.
• Maintain records and logs of operations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sewer maintenance tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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Operational Technical Services provided pay range

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Base pay range

$26.98/hr - $31.30/hr

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Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on‑call opportunities including great benefits.

POSITION: Collection System Maintenance Operator (CSM)

PAY RATE: $26.98 - $31.30

SCHEDULE: 6:30am - 3pm

Responsible for operating and maintaining the collection system — cleaning, maintaining and repairing sewer lines, pump stations, wet wells, septic tanks, interceptors, manholes, and related equipment and responding to emergencies as required.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing the operation and maintenance of the collection system
• Accurately completes and submits pumping logs on a timely basis
• Cleans and maintains sanitary sewer lines, pump stations, wet wells, septic tanks, interceptors and manholes
• Performs routine checks of pump stations as directed by lead/manager
• Perform pump truck operations
• Investigates and responds to complaints relating to odors, sewer stoppages, etc.
• Performs troubleshooting and minor repairs of equipment
• Responds to emergencies and alarms, including after regular work hours, within established guidelines
• Verifies, maps, and reports lines
• Able to perform basic repairs of pump stations
• Review and evaluate monthly pump station run time logs and other reports
• Collects the process samples for testing from within the treatment plant and/or collection system
• Performs inspection of collection system installations
• Performs complex repairs to sanitary sewer lines, pump stations, wet wells, septic tanks, interceptors and manholes
• Reviews results of field inspections/tests of collections systems installations and ensures compliance with company standards and specifications and makes recommendations of corrective actions
• Responsible for the operation and general maintenance of collection systems specialty equipment, tools, and vehicles
• Performs preventive and general maintenance of all equipment
• Performs general facility maintenance
• Configures and operates all regular and stand‑by equipment
• Performs vehicle inspections and maintains vehicle logs per DOT Regulations

General Development

• Possesses basic organizational skills, typically to organize own work.
• Has the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Performs work in response to workflow or ongoing direction by supervisors or others; ability to take direction and adapt to change.
• Willingly accepts on‑call responsibilities.
• Consistently follows appropriate safety rules and practices.
• Has the ability to effectively select from alternatives to situations encountered on the job.
• Considers the impact of work product on other employees in the work process.
• Possesses more advanced organizational skills, in order to organize projects or the work of others.

Professional & Technical Knowledge

• Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
• Possesses knowledge of basic occupation hazards and safety principles.
• Possesses specific knowledge and training in operation of equipment and mechanical systems used during the work process.
• Possesses basic understanding of disposal regulations sufficient to determine proper disposal site.

Technical Skills

• Possess aptitude in the use of mechanical, electrical, and hand tools.
• Has the ability to use sewer maintenance tools and equipment.
• Has the ability to read and interpret location maps and process diagrams.
• Has the ability to review basic correspondence and simple reports in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Licenses & Certifications

• Possesses a valid Hawaii Driver’s License with CDL‑B, tanker endorsement, air brakes, and no restrictions.
• Possesses a valid State of Hawaii Department of Transportation medical examination certificate.
• Successfully completes Ken Kerri Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems Book 1 or 2.
• Possesses a valid state or national Grade I or II CSM Operator Certification.
• Successfully completes Ken Kerri Wastewater Treatment Course Book 1 or 2.
• Possesses a valid Hawaii Wastewater Treatment Grade 1 Operator License.

Communications Skills

• Exercises tact and diplomacy in the resolution of mild conflicts or disagreements.
• Effectively conveys technical information to non‑technical audiences.
• Effectively communicates information in written (including electronic) correspondence.

Physical Demands

• Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
• Is able to be exposed to hazardous, unsanitary and unpleasant conditions.
• Is able to work shift, weekend, and holiday schedules.
• Is required to respond to emergency call outs.

MUST HAVES FOR ROLE

• Utility Pants: Employees must wear durable utility pants suitable for the work environment.
• Safety Shoes: Steel‑toed or other appropriate safety shoes are mandatory to protect against workplace hazards.
• Candidates must consent to and pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Industries: Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services, and Utilities

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)