What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEWER TECHNICIAN position at City of Lafayette, Indiana?
Job Posting
The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. If you are interested in being
considered for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line at Work4Lafayette.com
The application deadline is Open Until Filled
Available with the Lafayette Renew:
POSITION:
Sewer Technician
LOCATION:
Lafayette Renew
1700 Wabash Avenue
Lafayette, IN 47905
HOURS:
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday, OT as needed
SALARY:
$2,161.98 - $2,487.06 biweekly
JOB OBJECTIVES:
Incumbent works as Sewer Technician for Lafayette Renew, responsible for repairing and maintaining collection
system sewer lines, storm water catch basins, and manhole access structures.
- Repairs and replaces drainage tiles, manhole structures, and catch basins using a variety of hand tools, trash
- Installs sewer lines and access manhole structures.
- Spreads and rakes hot and cold patch asphalt mix and other paving materials to proper thickness and grade
- Performs landscaping duties such as grading slopes, seeding, cutting grass, trimming branches, and removing
- Performs sewer tap inspections, sewer locates, and related record keeping.
- Performs activities relevant to removal, construction, and maintenance of manholes, including sandblasting
- Overtime as required.
- Possess and maintain a valid CDL Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement (N), along
with a demonstrated safe driving record.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• High school diploma or GED required and equivalent combination of training and/or work experience in
- Ability to safely operate equipment including pickup truck, dump truck, sewer rodding and cleaning
- Ability to learn OSHA safety procedures for “Right to Know,” MSA meter, confined space entry, methane gas
- Ability to safely operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, including hammers, shovel, chain saw, drills,
torch, and other tools and equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of sewer lines,
manhole structures, and drainage ditches.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and act upon verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures
- Must be proficient using Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $2,162 - $2,487
