Senior Sewer Televising Lead & Equipment Tech

City of Savannah, Georgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Savannah is seeking a field technician to operate and maintain audio-visual and television equipment used for inspecting and evaluating sanitary sewer mains and service lines. The role coordinates line cleaning, televising, and recording tasks, sets up equipment, and ensures accurate NASCO coding of videos.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus three years in sewer/wastewater-related work, and includes safety training, vehicle inspections, and public interaction in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Three years of work experience in sanitary sewer, storm water, or wastewater.
• Exposure to videotaping production.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Sewer Line Cleaning and Televising
• Coordinate cleaning of sewer lines before televising operations.
• Set up and prepare all televising and recording equipment.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Performs televising and recording duties for the department
• Maintains, cleans, and repairs all television equipment to ensure optimal operation
• Reporting and Documentation
• Completes daily inspection reports and work orders with detailed notes
• Ensures all recorded videos are properly notated and coded using the NASCO system
• Vehicle and Equipment Inspections:Conducts pre-trip inspections of assigned vehicles, checking oil, tires, brakes, and lights—reports on any broken or missing equipment from the truck
• Crew Leadership and Coordination: Coordinates, assigns, and reviews crew work. Establishes work schedules, monitors progress, inspects completed tasks, and provides technical guidance to assigned employees.
• Training and Development: Assists the supervisor with training and orienting new or less experienced employees.
• Provides instruction on safety precautions, operational procedures, and proper work methods
• Safety and Compliance: Communicates and enforces safety rules and procedures among crew members.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable health, safety, and transportation regulations.
• Verifies that crew members use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, masks, and steel-toed shoes
• Work Site Inspection and Coordination: Inspect work sites to ensure safe and efficient working conditions.
• Coordinates work with other utilities, contractors, city and state inspectors, customers, and other entities essential to completing assignments
• Public Interaction: Serves as the first point of contact with the public while working in the field, addressing any questions, concerns, or issues that arise professionally
• Inventory Management: Maintains inventory of all tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to operate the truck and perform assigned tasks effectively
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Public interaction

Crew leadership

Safety compliance

Maps & blueprints

Camera operation

Equipment maintenance

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cameras

Video equipment

Line locators

Vacuum trucks

Job description

City of Savannah is seeking a field technician to operate and maintain audio-visual and television equipment used for inspecting and evaluating sanitary sewer mains and service lines. The role coordinates line cleaning, televising, and recording tasks, sets up equipment, and ensures accurate NASCO coding of videos.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus three years in sewer/wastewater-related work, and includes safety training, vehicle inspections, and public interaction in a