The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.
Knowledge of: - Methods, equipment, materials, tools, and standard practices for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a public wastewater collection system and treatment facility;
- City, state, federal, and other applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the maintenance and operation of a wastewater collection system and treatment facility;
- Hazards and safety measures specific to wastewater collection and treatment including, but not limited to, hazardous chemicals, hazardous gases and vapors, confined space entry, open trenches, and working around power tools, and light and heavy construction equipment;
- Operation and maintenance of hand tools;
- Operation and maintenance of power tools;
- Operation and maintenance of light and heavy construction equipment;
- Safety aspects involved in the use of heavy and construction equipment;
- Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices;
- Personal computer operation and related applications software including database and word processing;
- Public sector, government, or related environment and operations, including general municipal management terminology, codes, acts, and regulations.
Skill and Ability to: - Learn and apply Federal (EPA) and State (DEQ) water quality standards;
- Learn and apply Federal (OSHA) regulations and City policies regarding safe work;
- Follow written and oral instructions;
- Perform basic mathematical computations;
- Work independently with little or no instruction;
- Exercise initiative, independent judgment, and act resourcefully;
- Create and maintain comprehensive records and files;
- Read and interpret meters, gauges, control panels, and testing and monitoring equipment;
- Operate and adjust manual and automated valve, pump, and control systems;
- Operate a motor vehicle;
- Operate heavy equipment;
- Operate hand tools;
- Operate standard office equipment, including a computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
- Make visual inspections and adjust processes accordingly;
- Prepare written reports and maintain system performance records;
- Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
- Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public;
- Communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb and work on a ladder, use hands to manipulate and make adjustments to tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may work in confined spaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and, infrequently, up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to discern safety warnings such as alarms and emergency warning sounds, including vehicle backup warnings. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a public building setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and an outdoor environment that includes exposure to power and construction equipment with elevated noise levels, street traffic, hazardous chemicals, and inclement weather.