Collections Operator I-V

Closes June 1, 2024

Maintains and repairs water and wastewater infrastructure. Manages safety at construction sites, including directing traffic. Assists with CCTV operations and operates heavy equipment. Responds to emergencies.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Assists with repairing, constructing, and maintaining lift stations pumps, controls, and generators. Places barricades, safety signs, and directs traffic at maintenance sites. Performs preventative maintenance work.
• Removes stoppages and clears waste from wastewater infrastructure. Assists the CCTV Specialist. Responds to public inquiries and requests for line clearance.
• After completing collection system repairs, mixes, smooths, and finishes concrete. Breaks asphalt, levels earth, and backfills trenches.
• Serves as first responder during emergencies by repairing and maintaining lift station pumps, controls, generators, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems.
• Periodically executes proper and safe confined space entry with the use of gas meters, harnesses, or ladders into confined spaces, including manholes and plant areas.
• Operates heavy equipment, power tools, gasoline engines, and hand tools.
• Assists with proper trench safety procedures such as placement of shores and trenching techniques.
• Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• Collections Operator I-II This position does not directly supervise any employees.
• Collections III may directly supervisor Collections Operators I-II
• Collections IV may directly supervisor Collections Operators I-III
• Collections V may directly supervisor Collection Operators I-IV

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and progressively responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, and construction of collection systems; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Collections Operator I & II

• 1 (one) year

• Collections Operator III

• 2 (two) years

• Collections Operator IV

• 3 (three) years

• Collections Operator V

• 5 (five) years

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Collections Operator I: Must obtain a Class “D” Wastewater Certificate within one (1) year of employment; Must have or obtain within one (1) year of employment and maintain a valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement.
• Collections Operator II: Wastewater Operator License, Class D, or Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with Tanker endorsement and the ability to obtain the other within one (1) year of employment.
• Collections Operator III: Wastewater Operator License, Class D, and Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with Tanker endorsement
• Collections Operator IV: Wastewater Operator License, Class C, and Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with Tanker endorsement
• Collections Operator V: Wastewater Operator License, Class B, and Commercial Driver’s License, Class A with Tanker endorsement.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Collection systems, wastewater, and water distribution
• CCTV inspections
• Microsoft Office
• Heavy equipment and power tools

Skills and Abilities:

• Communicating orally and in writing
• Maintaining equipment and tools
• Directing traffic and pedestrians at construction sites
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: E xerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity