Wastewater Collections Operator I

American Water; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Collections Operator I to ensure the smooth operation of the sanitary sewer collection system. This role involves performing preventative and emergency cleaning, investigating sewer complaints, and conducting inspections. The company values diversity and offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team that prioritizes safety and customer service while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you're ready to contribute to essential services and grow your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Opportunities for Career Development

Competitive Salary

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the sanitary sewer collection system in operating condition.
• Investigate and remedy property owner sewer complaints.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Basic Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma

Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Wastewater Collection Operator Class II License

Tools

High-Pressure Jetting Equipment

CCTV Inspection Equipment

Job description

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

The purpose of this position is to maintain the sanitary sewer collection system in operating condition. This is accomplished by completing preventative and emergency cleaning; investigating complaints of sewer back-ups and identifying a course of action to implement; adjusting sanitary sewer manholes. Other duties include assisting other departments by providing manpower and equipment; cleaning the WWTP process lines; providing excavation and CCTV inspections as needed at the WWTP; surveying and inspecting manholes.

Key Accountabilities

• Cleans sewer lines with hydraulics by working independently and under the supervision of collections OP II’s; opening manholes for access; selecting appropriate nozzle for job; vacuuming the debris removed for disposal; observing operations for indications of problems in sewers; disposing of accumulated debris; maintaining the jetter truck and performing maintenance as needed; completing daily work reports for cleaning sewer line locations and manholes for data entry and storage.
• Investigates and remedies property owner sewer complaints by inspecting and identifying the cause of back-ups; determining responsibility and type of inspection; attempting service restoration if necessary, using hand tools or high-pressure jetting techniques; communicating effectively with the complainant regarding the problem and solution; providing excellent customer service; completing work reports for investigating complaints for data entry and storage.
• Determining the location of breaks using various tools; marking dig site; establishing traffic control and work zone. Accommodating results with correct corrective procedures
• Televises mains and laterals by taking lateral camera to location; evaluating manhole atmospheric conditions for safety and installing camera into manhole line; setting up inspections on main line camera computer system; analyzing information extracted from camera findings; establishing work zone or traffic controls.
• Completes manhole frame and cover replacement by handling frames and covers and determining required adjustments; mixing mortar and setting manhole frames in place; placing cold patch and tamp around manhole; cleaning up work area; completing work reports for manhole work in order to complete data entry and storage.
• Assist with PA one call mark outs.
• Other miscellaneous job duties may be assigned by management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations.
• Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Overtime potential including call outs during week/weekends

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes and tanker endorsements issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania strongly preferred or ability to obtain within company timeframe.
• Wastewater Collection Operator Class II license preferred or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire date.

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