Sewer & Storm Drain Maintenance Tech

City of Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Merced is seeking Sewer/Storm Drains Workers I-III to perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of the sewer collection system, storm drains, and creeks. You will operate jet rodders, vacuum trucks, hydrocleaners, and CCTV equipment, with safety training and traffic control responsibilities.

Positions progress with certification levels from I to III; duties include scheduling, training, and coordinating with crews, and responding to emergencies in the field.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• One year of general maintenance and construction experience.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid California Class A Driver License with air brakes and with restriction 64 (automatic transmission) within 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain Grade I Collection System Certification from the California Water Environment Association within 18 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of maintenance, operational, and repair tasks on the City's sewer collection system, storm drains, and creeks.
• Clean wastewater collection system and storm drains; operate hydrocleaner and/or sewer vacuum truck to flush system; and open clogs in lines; clean manholes.
• Operate a variety of sewer cleaners, jet rodders, pressure washers, and television inspection equipment in the inspection, maintenance, and construction of sewer lines.
• Conduct traffic control when working in high traffic areas of the City; install street barricades and cones prior to maintenance activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Evaluate manholes for dangerous gases and use proper safety precautions when entering underground areas.
• Repair damaged sections of lines, cuts, installs, and threads; assemble new pipes; install, repair, and maintain catch basins and confined space entries.
• Perform video assisted inspections of the collection systems for root damage, broken lines, and bad connections; inspect side laterals for proper construction and connection to city main.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Grade I Collection System Certification

Grade II Collection System Certification

Grade III Collection System Operator

Tools

Jet rodders

Sewer vacuum truck

Hydrocleaner

Televising equipment

Job description

City of Merced is seeking Sewer/Storm Drains Workers I-III to perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of the sewer collection system, storm drains, and creeks. You will operate jet rodders, vacuum trucks, hydrocleaners, and CCTV equipment, with safety training and traffic control responsibilities.

Positions progress with certification levels from I to III; duties include scheduling, training, and coordinating with crews, and responding to emergencies in the field.