Wastewater Collection Tech: Hands-On Growth Path

City of Santa Fe Springs; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Prattville is seeking a Wastewater Technician to repair and maintain the city's wastewater collection system. The role includes sewer operation, inspections, rights-of-way maintenance, GPS data collection, and lift station checks, contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant system performance.

Duties are performed outdoors in varying weather with physical demands. This position may start as an entry-level trainee, with educational and growth opportunities; applicants who currently

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must test for a Grade 1C Wastewater Intern certification/license within twelve (12) months of employment and receive certification within eighteen (18) months OR currently possess an Alabama Grade 1C or higher Wastewater certification/license.
• Must possess a Class "A" Drivers' License with tanker endorsement or obtain within nine (9) months of employment.
• Must be able to pass agility test.
• Must be able to lift up to eighty (80) pounds repeatedly.
• One (1) year experience in heavy manual labor, the operation of trucks and other light-duty automotive equipment and lawn care maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sewer mains.
• Operates hydro-vac to clean sewer mains.
• Pressure washes and vacuums manholes.
• Performs minor hydro-excavations.
• Lifts and enters manholes to repair problems and build inverts.
• Televises sewer main inspections.
• Inspects sewer mains using television equipment to look for damage or debris.
• Locates laterals.
• Performs routine sewer main inspections.
• Checks storm drain pipes.
• Maintains sewer rights-of-way.
• Cleans weeds, brush, and trees from rights-of-way.
• Grades and fills rights-of-way to maintain access.
• Locates and marks manholes.
• Collects and maintains sewer system GPS data.
• Locates manholes, mains, creek crossings, and hot spots.
• Collects data to produce more accurate maps.
• Maintains lift stations.
• Checks lift stations weekly to ensure proper operation.
• Pulls pumps; diagnoses problems and corrects deficiencies.
• Diagnoses and repairs control panels.
• Checks generators for correct operation.
• Cleans lift stations to remove grease and debris.
• Assists other workers/division.
• Logs activities and provides records for supervisors.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of wastewater systems

Vehicle and equipment operation

Problem-solving

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

GPS data collection tools

Job description

City of Prattville is seeking a Wastewater Technician to repair and maintain the city's wastewater collection system. The role includes sewer operation, inspections, rights-of-way maintenance, GPS data collection, and lift station checks, contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant system performance.

Duties are performed outdoors in varying weather with physical demands. This position may start as an entry-level trainee, with educational and growth opportunities; applicants who currently