What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Collections Operator position at City of Avondale?
The Wastewater Collections Operator performs a variety of daily tasks to operate, maintain, and repair the City's wastewater collection system. Work includes preventative and reactive O&M activities such as cleaning, inspecting, documenting, and repairing the collection system.
This position works with and utilizes specialized wastewater collection system equipment, such as a combination Vacuum/Jetter truck and CCTV vehicle, to perform the necessary duties. This position documents all work by creating and completing work orders with the City’s asset management system.
Under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Collections Supervisor, the Wastewater Collections Operator also assists with lift-station operation and maintenance activities. The position will also receive direction from the Lead Wastewater Collections Operator and Senior Wastewater Collections Operator(s) on completing daily system maintenance tasks.
The Wastewater Collections Operator is responsible for responding to emergencies and is required to participate in the ‘on-call’ program, responding to after-hours callbacks on a rotating schedule as needed. Work may be performed independently or in small teams.Performs routine and preventative maintenance activities on the City’s wastewater collection system, including the sewer cleaning program, utilizing a combination sewer cleaning truck.
Assists with the CCTV inspection program, which records, identifies, and scores defects within the City’s sewer infrastructure utilizing the NASSCO scoring system.
Performs related duties by responding to emergency call-outs and investigating and evaluating customer complaints related to sewer service, such as sewer back-ups, lift station failures, and odor or vector complaints. Participates in the rotational ‘on-call’ duties required by the position.
Performs daily checks and performs maintenance on the City’s lift station sites as needed. Operates various wastewater equipment, including but not limited to combination sewer cleaning trucks, CCTV inspection vehicles, and utility crane trucks.
Utilizes the electronic work order system with the City’s CMMS software on a daily basis to accurately record and reflect proper equipment, labor, and asset utilization for each assignment.
Investigates customer complaints related to sewer service, including potential service blockages or SSOs. Works under the direction of the Lead or Supervisor to resolve customer complaints as allowed per City code.
Follows all standard operating procedures (SOP) and job hazard analysis (JHA) for wastewater system operations and maintenance. Safely performs work and utilizes required safety equipment (PPE) as required. Occasionally enters confined spaces by safely following OSHA safety regulations.
Participates in and completes annual regulatory, equipment, and safety training.
Assists other Wastewater Collection Operators, as needed, with water system operations and maintenance tasks as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.
To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Work requires a general knowledge or interest in the principles and practices of sewer system operation and maintenance, lift station operation and maintenance, or operation of heavy equipment. Knowledge obtained through a vocational school or technical college is preferred.
One (1) year of experience working with a wastewater collections system, operating heavy equipment and/or experience in a construction-related field is required.
An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Collections Grade I Certification or be able to obtain the Certification within six (6) months of hire, and must be able to maintain certification for the duration of employment.
Must possess an Arizona Class ‘A’ CDL upon hire and must be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire and maintain the license for the duration of employment.
This position works with and utilizes specialized wastewater collection system equipment, such as a combination Vacuum/Jetter truck and CCTV vehicle, to perform the necessary duties. This position documents all work by creating and completing work orders with the City’s asset management system.
Under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Collections Supervisor, the Wastewater Collections Operator also assists with lift-station operation and maintenance activities. The position will also receive direction from the Lead Wastewater Collections Operator and Senior Wastewater Collections Operator(s) on completing daily system maintenance tasks.
The Wastewater Collections Operator is responsible for responding to emergencies and is required to participate in the ‘on-call’ program, responding to after-hours callbacks on a rotating schedule as needed. Work may be performed independently or in small teams.Performs routine and preventative maintenance activities on the City’s wastewater collection system, including the sewer cleaning program, utilizing a combination sewer cleaning truck.
Assists with the CCTV inspection program, which records, identifies, and scores defects within the City’s sewer infrastructure utilizing the NASSCO scoring system.
Performs related duties by responding to emergency call-outs and investigating and evaluating customer complaints related to sewer service, such as sewer back-ups, lift station failures, and odor or vector complaints. Participates in the rotational ‘on-call’ duties required by the position.
Performs daily checks and performs maintenance on the City’s lift station sites as needed. Operates various wastewater equipment, including but not limited to combination sewer cleaning trucks, CCTV inspection vehicles, and utility crane trucks.
Utilizes the electronic work order system with the City’s CMMS software on a daily basis to accurately record and reflect proper equipment, labor, and asset utilization for each assignment.
Investigates customer complaints related to sewer service, including potential service blockages or SSOs. Works under the direction of the Lead or Supervisor to resolve customer complaints as allowed per City code.
Follows all standard operating procedures (SOP) and job hazard analysis (JHA) for wastewater system operations and maintenance. Safely performs work and utilizes required safety equipment (PPE) as required. Occasionally enters confined spaces by safely following OSHA safety regulations.
Participates in and completes annual regulatory, equipment, and safety training.
Assists other Wastewater Collection Operators, as needed, with water system operations and maintenance tasks as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.
To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Work requires a general knowledge or interest in the principles and practices of sewer system operation and maintenance, lift station operation and maintenance, or operation of heavy equipment. Knowledge obtained through a vocational school or technical college is preferred.
One (1) year of experience working with a wastewater collections system, operating heavy equipment and/or experience in a construction-related field is required.
An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Collections Grade I Certification or be able to obtain the Certification within six (6) months of hire, and must be able to maintain certification for the duration of employment.
Must possess an Arizona Class ‘A’ CDL upon hire and must be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within six (6) months of hire and maintain the license for the duration of employment.
Salary : $24 - $36