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Home My WebLink AboutMWIII - Wastewater CollectionUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker III – Wastewater Collec�on Department: Public Works Division: Wastewater Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater / Wastewater Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 11 Job Number: 1111 Job Summary Under general direc�on, operates heavy equipment and serves as a group leader in performing general construc�on, inspec�on, evalua�on, maintenance, and repairs of sewer mains and related facili�es. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Operates a jet vacuum truck, sewer tapping machine, easement machine, trash pumps and other heavy equipment. • Runs television truck to troubleshoot and inspect storm sewer and sanitary lines, including inflow and infiltra�on inspec�on. • U�lizes specific so�ware applica�ons required by television truck to prepare inspec�on reports. • Repairs and maintains sewer pipe, manholes and facili�es. • Prepares and executes traffic control plans. • Cleans sanitary and storm sewer and checks lines for blockages. • Constructs sewer taps. • Meets with u�li�es, contractors, and general public regarding sewer complaints. • Provides loca�ons for u�lity work and new construc�on. • Assists Maintenance Operators in cleaning and maintenance of wet wells and dry wells at the Wastewater treatment plant and li� sta�ons. • Collects samples and submits to lab for analysis. • Leads work teams working on various aspects of sewer maintenance and repairs. • Trains, delegates, and monitors other personnel in repair and maintenance of sewer mains. • Establishes technical procedures and standards. • Performs on-call du�es, responds to emergencies of equipment failure at the Wastewater treatment plant, li� sta�ons and collec�on system. • Enters log of complaints and work records into computer, prepares reports. Updated: March 2024 • Assists Engineers and other technicians in conduc�ng inflow and infiltra�on studies with special techniques, procedures, and equipment. • Installs, maintains and evaluates special equipment. • U�lizes so�ware applica�ons such as mapping, databases, spreadsheets and word processing to log ac�vi�es and prepare reports. • U�lizes safety equipment and safety programs in performing du�es. • Par�cipates in safety commitee work. • Locates sewer lines for excava�ng, tree plan�ng, fences and other projects when work is performed in area of sewers. • Provides snow removal for wastewater facili�es. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in wastewater sewer main construction and maintenance. Experience with permit required confined space entry and issuing of entry permits, site supervision and entry of said confined spaces. • State of Iowa DNR Grade I Wastewater Operator cer�ficate. State of Iowa DNR Grade II Wastewater Operator cer�ficate required within 2 years of appointment. Flagger cer�fica�on. Forkli� cer�fica�on required within two years of appointment. Confined space entry training. Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on permit upon first day in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the posi�on. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Competent person training in shoring and trenching. Associa�on of Boards of Cer�fica�on Wastewater Collec�on cer�ficate. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situa�ons. • Ability to operate computer and prepare writen logs and reports. Updated: March 2024 • Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons and calculate flow rates, water volumes and capaci�es. • Ability to read and comprehend maps, blueprints, maintenance manuals and specifica�ons, safety rules, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to set up and use traffic control safety systems. • Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on. • Ability to use li� systems, entry and exit safety and gas detectors rela�ve to confined spaces. • Knowledge of blood borne pathogens safety and personal protec�ve equipment usage. • Knowledge of li� sta�on opera�ons and related equipment. • Knowledge of storm and sanitary sewer system including size, loca�on and flow rate. • Skill in the opera�on of heavy equipment including a jet vacuum truck, end loader and backhoe. • Skill in the opera�on of sewer tap machine and easement machine. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, animals, and communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Updated: March 2024 Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________