Accepting applicants for SEWER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN with the City’s Public Works Department. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Department: Public Works

Division: Water & Sewer

Barg. Unit: AFSCME- Public Works

Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Grade: 4 ($20.60/hour)

SUMMARY: The Sewer Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of maintenance and construction related to the installation and repair to water and sewer infrastructure, usually focused on sewer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must have a High School Diploma, or equivalent and five (5) years experience in water and sewer construction, maintenance and infrastructure. Must have, or be able to obtain, a State of Maine Water Supply System Class III certification. A valid Class B Maine Driver’s License (Class A license preferred) with the ability to obtain “N” tank vehicle endorsement is required. If not currently licensed as Class B operator, must be able to obtain within first six (6) months of employment.

WORK ACTIVITIES: Act as a crew leader for crews engaged in various water and sewer tasks including laying out work for crew members and keeping accurate records of time and materials used. Complete skilled tasks involving water and sewer main services, manholes, inverts, drops and hydrants. Operate utility installation, sewer flushing, vac, and rodding equipment and perform minor maintenance on such equipment. Repair, install, read and disconnect meters. Turn services on/off, operate gates and hydrants. Perform video inspections of sewer lines, manholes and other City infrastructure. Perform field inspections and surveys of sanitary, storm and combined systems. All Water and Sewer Workers must be available for emergency response in all seasons, including after normal working hours for water, sewer and snow removal operations. Performs other duties as required.

Submit City of Lewiston Employment Application, cover letter and complete resume via email, fax, postal mail or in person directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Contact information for email and fax submissions is available at www.lewistonmaine.gov> Human Resources > Terri-Lynn Bechard

Applications will be reviewed as received. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application. Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Water/Sewer Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Maine Water Supply System Certification (Preferred)
• CDL B (Preferred)
• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person