Data Collection Technician

Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority is seeking a field inspector to support Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES) activities in Little Rock, AR. You will assist with locating underground facilities, perform manhole inspections, and operate data collection systems in various weather conditions.

The role requires confinement-space capability, basic office software proficiency, and a valid Arkansas driver's license. A Class I Wastewater Operator's license within two years is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with smartphones/tablets (iPads, etc.) and data entry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic software usage.
• Ability to perform confined space entry.
• Ability to remove/replace manhole lids and climb in/out of manholes.
• Ability to work in various weather and terrain conditions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class I Wastewater Operator's license within 2 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Arkansas driver's license.
• Ability to read and interpret sewer and road maps.

Responsibilities

• Performs field research and locates existing underground facilities.
• Performs note keeping and mathematical calculations.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot flow monitoring equipment, rain gauges, telemetry systems, and data collection technologies.
• Performs field inspection services such as manhole assessments, smoke testing, and dye water flooding.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Performs investigations of sanitary sewer system overflows and customer complaints.
• Assists Survey Crew in the absence of Data Collection Crew Leader.
• Operates the utility's Enterprise Asset Management Software (EAM).
• Follows safety practices, work procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Smartphones/Tablets

Data entry

MS Office

Confined space entry

Manhole access

Weather tolerance

Driver's license

Maps interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Safety Sensitive--YES

Uniform Required--YES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Assist with field inspection services in sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and other underground infrastructure to Support Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs field research and locates existing underground facilities.
• Performs note keeping and mathematicalcalculations.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot flow monitoring equipment, rain gauges, telemetry systems, and associated data collection technologies
• Performs field inspection services such as manhole assessments, smoke testing, and dye water flooding to evaluate for inflow and infiltration sources.
• Maintainsallequipmentandsupplies.
• Performs investigations of sanitary sewer system overflows and customercomplaints.
• Assists Survey Crew in the absence of Data Collection CrewLeader.
• Operates the utility's Enterprise Asset Management Software (EAM)
• Follows safety practices, work procedures, and guidelines.
• Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities that is for the good of the community and the Utility.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, andAbilities

Required

• Proficiency with smartphones and tablets (iPads, etc.).
• Experience with computer software (Microsoft Office, current edition) and dataentry.
• Ability to perform confined spaceentry.
• Ability to remove and replace manhole lids, climb in and out of manholes, and work with hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to work in weather and terrainextremes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Class I Wastewater Operator's license within twoyears.
• Ability to obtain and maintainavalid Arkansas driver'slicense.
• Ability to read and interpret sewer and road maps

Preferred

• One year of basic Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey (SSES) field survey experience.
• Previous experience working within confined spaces

This position has been evaluated as to whether a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the employee, coworkers, or the public. If the designation is yes, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) of 2016 will govern working conditions. If no, the AMMA will not apply to the position.

This position has been evaluated as to the mandated wearing of a company uniform during working hours.