Data Technician I

Job Description

SUMMARY: Installs and operates electronic flow monitors, smoking equipment and remote TV camera system to conduct tests and video inside sewer lines to compile reports used to determine need for sewer repairs. Enters data gathered into computer, formulates reports and/or makes graphs. Uses computer programs, GPS, GIS, and Granite. Performs related duties as required. Employee will be required to perform on-call duties on a rotating schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Helps locate line sections to be videoed. Determines setup and confined space procedures.
• Assists in setting up cable stands over manholes. Floats rope used to pull camera to adjacent manhole to thread through sewer lines.
• Attaches pulling cable to camera in sewer line and to turn cable stand handles that enables camera to move inside the pipe. Videos at intervals using judgment until camera reaches downstream manhole.
• Detaches camera from cable, rewinds cable into reel and disassembles equipment.
• Confers with supervisor to discuss condition of sewer lines as shown in videos. Drives truck to haul crew and equipment. Occasionally services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to camera, equipment and attachments.
• Communicates with supervisor verbally and in writing. Coordinates with the Engineering Staff on aspects of the video product.
• During absence of supervisor, gives direction to workers in efficient and safe use of camera and equipment, work methods and safety precautions. Prepares daily reports listing lines photographed.
• Installs flow monitoring devices in manholes to determine if excessive flow exists as an indication of needed sewer repairs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES:

During absence of supervisors directly supervises one employee of the data collection team.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to obtain Fort Benning Access required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school graduate of GED is the minimum requirement for position. Specialized training in relation to electronic and computer based equipment and software. One year experience working in a wastewater collection system which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Possession of a valid Drivers License and a clean driving record is required. A NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions for electronic systems and procedures. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence and record keeping. Ability to read blue prints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to draw and read all graphs types.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense to carryout instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb and balance.

The employee frequently lifts and moves objects of 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee will be regularly exposed to moderate or high noise levels, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions, and wet and/or humid conditions.

• The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation.

• Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e., traffic.

• Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e., poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, and animals.

• Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e., confined spaces, sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches, fumes, gases, and airborne particles.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: 26-86

PAY GRADE: 9