Collection Systems Cleaning Equipment Operator - EXAM

Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Columbus is seeking a skilled operator for cleaning and vacuuming of wastewater lines with power-cleaning equipment. The role includes evaluating cleaning methods, reading maps, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Two years of related work experience and a valid Class A/B CDL with tank endorsement are required. The city uses a formal exam process and may include supervisory duties and interviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, maintenance, repair, or inspection of wastewater lines.
• Possession of valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brakes and Tank endorsement.
• Ability to read sewer maps, atlases, and blueprints.
• Ability to operate power cleaning and vacuuming equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operates a combination cleaning and vacuuming machine and related tools.
• Evaluates cleaning needs and selects hoses/nozzles and cutting devices.
• Monitors toxic gas and oxygen levels in sewer lines during work.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Prepares work orders, tracks time, materials, and equipment via PC.
• Locates lines by reading maps and blueprints.
• Drives city vehicle to transport equipment and staff.
• Answers public questions about ongoing work.
• May supervise at least one technician and handle performance issues.

Skills

Map reading

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Supervisory skills

Tools

Nozzles

Hoses

Root cutters

Vactor vehicle

Job description

Under direction, is responsible for operating a combination cleaning and vacuuming machine used for power cleaning and preventative maintenance of wastewater collection lines and related structures; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed)

• Operates a combination cleaning and vacuuming machine and associated tools and equipment, such as nozzles, hoses, and root cutters used in the power cleaning and prevention maintenance of wastewater collection lines and related structures;
• Evaluates the cleaning needs and the most effective means of cleaning the wastewater collection lines and related structures; determines the most appropriate hoses and nozzles to use for specific wastewater lines; determines if and which cutting devices are needed, and the amount of water pressure to use for safe and thorough cleaning;
• Monitors toxic gas and oxygen levels inside sewer lines while completing work;
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of combination cleaning equipment as needed;
• Prepares and creates work orders and other reports, tracks job time, material, and equipment used as required using a personal computer;
• Locates wastewater collection lines by reading sewer maps, atlases, and blueprints;
• Drives City vehicles requiring commercial drivers' license to and from assigned worksites to transport equipment, materials, and staff;
• Answers questions from the public regarding work being performed;
• May supervise at least one Collection Systems Technician to include evaluating and signing performance appraisals, and initiating disciplinary action.

Two (2) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, repair, and/or inspection of wastewater collection lines or other underground utility lines.

Possession of a valid, Class A OR Class B, commercial driver's license allowing the operation of vehicles with air brakes and with the Tank (N) vehicle endorsement.

The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 25% covering Sewer Maintenance, Map Reading, Computer Skills and Forms Completion, and a performance exam weighted 75% covering a Safety Check and the Operation of a Vactor (combination cleaning and vacuuming vehicle).

The exam is expected to be administered in early November. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer