Pollution Control Aide

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis is seeking a field technician in the Public Works division to assist in sewer inspections and repairs across City and County areas, including alleys and flood zones. You will load and unload equipment, access manholes, and help operate camera systems in sewer lines.

Responsibilities include supporting the Pollution Control Inspector, performing basic equipment maintenance, and participating in smoke testing and related activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have valid Class B Tennessee CDL with endorsements.
• Must comply with DOT Alcohol and Drug testing rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pollution Control Inspector in sewer line inspections and repair assessments.
• Load/unload equipment, remove manhole covers, and operate sewer inspection camera equipment.
• Perform limited maintenance and setup tasks on electronic equipment and assist in smoke testing.

Skills

Written and verbal instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Class B CDL with endorsements (Tennessee)

Job description

Salary Range:$47,903.18 -$47,903.18

Works under the supervision of the Industrial Pretreatment Technician in the Public Works Division. Assists the Pollution Control Inspector in conducting inspections of sewer lines and to determine sewer repair needs throughout the City and County including alleys, woods and flood areas. Loads and unloads necessary equipment from truck; removes manhole covers and climbs into manhole to place and retrieve equipment; helps setup camera in sewer line by attaching pulling cable to camera and positioning camera in sewer line; detaches camera from cable, rewinds cable into reel, and disassembles equipment; administers appropriate chemicals per instructions from the Pollution Control Inspector; services, adjusts and makes minor repairs to electronic equipment; assists in performing smoke testing by helping to unload machine from truck and pulling starter to release smoke into sewer lines; informs residents of work being performed in the area; drives wash truck (over 1000 gallons) to work site; and may ride in small boat to perform inspections during flood seasons.

Job Description

Works under the supervision of the Industrial Pretreatment Technician in the Public Works Division. Assists the Pollution Control Inspector in conducting inspections of sewer lines and to determine sewer repair needs throughout the City and County including alleys, woods and flood areas. Loads and unloads necessary equipment from truck; removes manhole covers and climbs into manhole to place and retrieve equipment; helps setup camera in sewer line by attaching pulling cable to camera and positioning camera in sewer line; detaches camera from cable, rewinds cable into reel, and disassembles equipment; administers appropriate chemicals per instructions from the Pollution Control Inspector; services, adjusts and makes minor repairs to electronic equipment; assists in performing smoke testing by helping to unload machine from truck and pulling starter to release smoke into sewer lines; informs residents of work being performed in the area; drives wash truck (over 1000 gallons) to work site; and may ride in small boat to perform inspections during flood seasons.

Salary Range:$47,903.18 -$47,903.18

Works under the supervision of the Industrial Pretreatment Technician in the Public Works Division. Assists the Pollution Control Inspector in conducting inspections of sewer lines and to determine sewer repair needs throughout the City and County including alleys, woods and flood areas. Loads and unloads necessary equipment from truck; removes manhole covers and climbs into manhole to place and retrieve equipment; helps setup camera in sewer line by attaching pulling cable to camera and positioning camera in sewer line; detaches camera from cable, rewinds cable into reel, and disassembles equipment; administers appropriate chemicals per instructions from the Pollution Control Inspector; services, adjusts and makes minor repairs to electronic equipment; assists in performing smoke testing by helping to unload machine from truck and pulling starter to release smoke into sewer lines; informs residents of work being performed in the area; drives wash truck (over 1000 gallons) to work site; and may ride in small boat to perform inspections during flood seasons.

Responsibilities

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires traversing uneven ground in woods, weeded areas and flood lands and ability to climb into manholes. Requires pulling, reaching and removing with assistance manhole covers which weigh approximately 150 lbs.

Typical Working Conditions

Majority of work is performed outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions and temperatures. May be exposed to traffic, insects, weeds, and poisonous plants. May be exposed to emulsifiers, insecticides, sewer solvents, bacteria, etc.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent with some experience or training which enables one to perform essential job functions; ability to understand written and verbal instructions; and must have a valid Class "B" Tennessee (or equivalent out-of-state) Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements and must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules.