Sewer Maintenance Worker I

City of Syracuse; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

The City of Syracuse is seeking workers to perform specialized manual tasks related to cleaning and maintaining sewer lines and mains. Under supervision, you will operate sewer equipment and perform a range of maintenance tasks in varied weather conditions.

Candidates must be prepared for heavy physical work, follow safety measures, and complete routine equipment checks. CDL B is required at appointment and for continued employment. Benefits include health, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• There are no minimum qualifications for this class.

Responsibilities

• Clean sewer mains and perform maintenance tasks.
• Operate various motor equipment to transport workers and materials.
• Inspect sewer lines and replace damaged access hole covers.
• Assist in operating sewer-rod equipment and busket machines.
• Use jackhammers and related equipment for maintenance work.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine service checks.
• May train others in equipment handling as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Heavy manual work

Tool use

Safety awareness

Tools

Sewer equipment

Job description

Job Description

The work involves responsibility for the performance of specialized manual work in variety of tasks related to the cleaning and maintenance of sewer lines and mains. Under the supervision of a higher level worker or a crew leader, an employee in this class performs semi-skilled manual work requiring the use of a variety of sewer equipment and tools to clean and maintain sewer lines and mains. This is physically demanding work requiring knowledge of safety measures and physical strength and agility to work under adverse weather conditions. Performs related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Cleans sewer main lines; repairs sewer breaks, cave ins, and street holes to mains and performs a variety of tasks associated with sewer maintenance activities
• May operate motor equipment in the transport of workers, materials and equipment to, from and on work sites
• Inspects conditions of sewer lines and mains
• Replaces access hole covers that are damaged
• Assists in operating sewer-rod equipment and busket machines
• Operates jackhammers and other equipment used in sewer maintenance work
• When assigned to Department of Public Works, may operate a dump truck in connection with the removal of snow and ice
• Checks working condition of equipment; gives routine service and maintenance
• May instruct and train personnel in the use and handling of specified pieces of motor equipment as directed by supervisor
• May perform job duties associated with the Motor Equipment Operator I classification
• May perform job duties associated with the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and road markings
• When assigned to the Department of Public Works: In addition to all work activities listed above, also operates snow removal equipment to clear City streets of snow.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of the materials, equipment, and methods currently used in cleaning and maintenance of sewer mains and lines.
• Some knowledge of the hazards and necessary projections in sewer maintenance work and in working under extreme weather conditions.
• Skill in the use of a variety of tools.
• Ability and willingness to do heavy manual work.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum qualifications for this class

Special Necessary Requirement

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL B) issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

The Affinitive Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. The City also complies with 31 CFR part 51. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources at 315-448-8780 or [e-mail].

All offers of employment will be contingent on the successful completion of a background check and/or drug screen.