The SWM Surface Facility maintenance, System Maintenance and TV/Flow Mentoring programs, are seeking Field Construction/Maintenance Technician 3's to join their crews. These positions operate, maintain, and/or inspect sanitary sewer and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure and associated system components including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, outfalls, culverts, water quality facilities, flow monitors, and rain gauges. Additionally, these positions provide technical and procedural decisions within assigned Field Operations program; coordinates and assigns work involved in daily operations Finally, they serve as the program liaison to provide guidance, communication and maintain consistency across all of Field Operations at Clean Water Services (CWS).
Please Note:The following opportunity is open only to regular, probationary, and temporary employees who are currently employed by Clean Water Services and Washington County.(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. CWS may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

1. Works directly with the Field Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate goals, objectives, and maintain program performance. Enhances efficiencies of the program’s work flow processes in order to optimize cost centers such as labor, materials, and fleet.
2. Maintains sanitary and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, siphons, culverts, ditches, vegetated water quality facilities and outfalls using specialized sewer cleaning equipment.
3. Coordinates and performs preventive maintenance inspections of sanitary and storm conveyance infrastructure; uses smoke, air, or dye testing equipment to test for infiltration and inflow; inspects pipelines with computer-based TV inspection equipment and document pipeline condition.
4. Maintains storm water quality facilities by removing sediment, mowing, spraying, seeding, pruning, and/or planting.
5. Installs, maintains, and operates flow monitors and rain gauges. Retrieves collected rain and flow data, edits and manipulates into readable formats, and inputs into appropriate software or database.
6. Provides training for staff on all CWS and Departmental safety policies and procedures. Ensures the policies and procedures are being followed at all times.
7. Plans and coordinates the work activities within assigned program; schedules and reviews work assignments, and provides guidance on technical and procedural decisions.
8. Coordinates and/or performs installation, servicing and repair of mechanical and electronic equipment and maintains related records.
9. Maintains safety files, MSDS sheets and related records; and documents daily work.
10. Confers with property owners and the public regarding work in progress; addresses concerns promptly and professionally.
11. Drives Clean Water Services vehicles for work related purposes.

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Materials, methods, and equipment used in public works field such as sanitary sewer, storm water, water line, street maintenance and repair
• Traffic control and flagging
• Maintenance related safety procedures
• Basic principles and methods of storm/sanitary conveyance and collection system layout, maintenance, and repair
• Herbicide application methods and techniques
• Uplands and wetlands maintenance principles and practices
• Repair, maintenance, and operation of mechanical and electronic equipment
• Hazardous material handling practices and procedures
• Safety program, procedures, and practices
• Record keeping principles and practices

In addition to the knowledge listed above, some positions may require the following knowledge:

• Basic civil engineering principles, practices, and standards
• GIS and mapping
• Basic land surveying techniques
• Electronics and electricity driven equipment

SKILL IN: 

• Use of hand tools and small gas-powered tools
• Basic use of computer applications
• Mowing, chemical spraying, hydroseeding, planting, and pruning
• Operating computerized TV equipment to inspect conveyance systems
• Operating a variety of heavy mobile equipment including excavation equipment, street sweepers, front end loaders, Hydro-cleaners, and/or combo cleaners
• Cleaning and maintaining pipelines, manholes, vaults, and culverts using, easement machines, root saws, tap cutters, sleeving equipment, and/or sealants
• Conducting air, smoke, and dye testing to verify pipeline condition
• Installation, maintenance, and removal of flow monitoring and rain gauges equipment
• Use of computers and computer software for word processing, recording data, and office applications
• Keeping accurate reports and records
• Assigning work to, training, and evaluating team members
• Problem solving, planning, scheduling and decision making

In addition to the skills listed above, some positions may require the following skills:

• Reading and interpreting topographic, location, and property record maps
• Reading and interpreting complex utility layouts, design, and construction drawings, illustrations, graphics, and other materials drawn from field investigations
• Notes and office research
• Manual and computerized mapping
• Basic GIS usage
• Performing mathematical computations
• Operating and maintaining computerized or electronic equipment

ABILITY TO: 

• Safely operate maintenance equipment such as sewer cleaning equipment, street sweepers, TV inspection equipment, loaders, excavators, and backhoes, dump trucks, and trailers
• Understand and follow safety practices, policies, and procedures
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Read and interpret as built drawings and maps
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including co-workers, other CWS employees, and the public
• Learn, use, and operate work related computer applications
• Operate effectively and resolve disputes in a team environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: 
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required KSAs would be:

5 years experience in public works, utilities, construction, wastewater or related field (3 years of which must be with CWS Field Ops experience.)
 
Minimum of 6 months experience in a leadership role;
 
Coursework or training in construction technology, maintenance, wastewater technology, safety or related fields.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: 
Candidates must possess a valid state issued Class A Commercial Driver's with a tanker endorsement at the time of hire.Candidates selected must possess the ability to obtain traffic control and flagging certification within 6 months of hire.Programs 8375 TV/Flow Monitoring and 8373 System Maintenance require the following within 12 months of hire:
DEQ Wastewater Collection systems Operator certification level IIProgram 8383 SWM requires the following within 12 months of hire:
DEQ Wastewater Collection systems Operator certification level II Or DEQ Wastewater Collection Systems Operator Certification level I and Pesticide Applicator License In addition to the certification and licensure requirements listed above, some positions may require the following certification and licensure requirements with 6 months of hire:
Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) Competent Person certificationConfined Space certification 
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.Equal Employment OpportunityClean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.