Objectives

Job Standards

The Collections System Laborer is responsible for the maintenance of the Collection System and the protection against any unauthorized discharges to the sanitary sewer system. Individual reports to the Collection System Manager.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Employee must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, Commercial Driver’s License class B with necessary endorsements or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment, and an acceptable driving record. Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability.
All required licenses and certifications must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Inspects the existing sewer system for Inflow & Infiltration (I & I), blockages, and odors;
• Read and interpret blueprints, standard drawings and equipment manuals;
• Repairs manholes and perform routine maintenance on wet wells, force mains and gravity lines;
• Assist in the maintenance of the grounds throughout the Sewer District including but not limited to Regional plants, package plants, Lift Stations, and Sewer Easements;
• Assists with treatment plant and pump station tank cleaning;
• Assists with manhole inspection program;
• Operate collection system equipment; e.g. Vac Truck, Jet truck, Sewer Camera systems, Air release valves, and in-line valves, etc.;
• Must follow safety practices as required by the County; e.g. Arc flash safety, chemicals and associated SDS’s, Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space, CPR and first aid, gas monitoring equipment, safe climbing practices, forklift operation, crane operations, etc;
• Responds timely to declared county emergencies and other emergency situations that may require the use of equipment to protect the public health;
• Maintains readiness and have the ability to properly use portable generators, portable pumps, and all other emergency response equipment;
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains chemical feed systems for odor control throughout the sewer district;
• Assists with composite sampling at site locations of industrial/commercial accounts; Regularly cleans the field sampling equipment, maintains, and orders replacement parts, as needed;
• Clears blocked sewer lines;
• Assists with mainline point repairs;
• Implements Work Zone safety plans including but not limited to road closures, lane restrictions and right of way work;
• General knowledge and ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and other asset management software;
• Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops.
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V