Wastewater Collections Operator 1C / CDL

City of Alabaster; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Life Insurance

AD&D coverage

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

City of Alabaster seeks a Wastewater Collections Operator 1C to assist in operating pump stations, sewer mains, and CCTV inspections, ensuring uninterrupted flow to the treatment plant. This role requires a valid Alabama driver’s license and IC certification.

The position offers merit step increases, city health coverage with a 90% employer contribution, and multiple benefits for eligible employees, along with holidays, vacation, sick time, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Alabama driver’s license.
• Valid Alabama Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I or IC certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pump stations, sewer mains, and manholes.
• Perform sewer camera inspections and log results with accurate records.
• Respond to citizen requests involving sewer problems.
• Operate equipment and perform routine maintenance using hand and power tools.
• Monitor systems by reading gauges, graphs, meters, and control panels.
• Obtain material estimates and make purchases as required.
• Assist with maintaining City facilities including minor building repairs and mowing as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Citizen service

Reading gauges/meters

Education

High School Diploma

Wastewater Operator IC Certification

Tools

Computers/IT basics

Job description

CITY OF ALABASTER

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE!

WASETWATER COLLECTIONS OPERATOR 1C

Salary Range: $20.42 to $28.27 with 1C Certification or
Salary Range: $21.45 to 29.69 with 1C & CDL License

The purpose of this position is to assist with the operation and maintenance of pump stations, sewer mains and CCTV sewer line inspections to ensure uninterrupted flow of sanitary sewer influent to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for processing.

WHY JOIN OUR ELITE TEAM?

• Consistent merit step increases and COLA adjustments
• BCBS insurance - City paid portion 90% of medical cost
• Tier 1 benefits to Tier 2 employees
• Out of Zone waiver for Alabaster City Schools for dependents
• Life, AD&D at no cost to employee & voluntary benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time
• Supportive leadership, team environment and advancement opportunities

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance/repairs on pump station, sewer mains, and manholes.
2. Perform drain and sewer camera inspections; routinely inspect pump stations throughout the City; log results and maintain accurate records.
3. Responds to citizen requests involving sewer problems.
4. Operates equipment and utilizes a variety of hand and power tools; performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment; identifies equipment maintenance needs.
5. Assist with regular monitoring of systems through reading gauges, graphs, meters and control panels.
6. Obtain estimates on materials and maintenance needs; make purchases as required.
7. Assist with maintaining City facilities including minor building/fencing repairs and mowing as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma and experience in equipment operation required; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. Valid Alabama Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I or Grade IC certification. Computer knowledge and experience needed.