Sewer Maintenance Technician

Job Title : Sewer Maintenance Technician FLSA : Hourly/Non-Exempt

Department: Sewer Reports to : Water Foreman

Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.96 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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General Purpose :

Under the general supervision of the Sewer Foeman and performs a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of city sewer systems, facilities, streets, driveways and walkways. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions must comply to federal regulations where marijuana still remains illegal. Possession of a medical marijuana license does not exempt safety sensitive positions from federal regulations. Should one of these safety sensitive positions test positive on a drug test and lose the ability to perform within the job description outline, the City of Claremore will implement the zero tolerance policy resulting in immediate termination.

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Essential Functions:

• ​Inspect, maintain, clean, and repair sanitary sewer lines, manholes, lift stations, and related infrastructure.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment, including vacuum trucks, jetter trucks, pumps, hand tools, and power equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections of sewer collection system components.
• Respond to sewer backups, overflows, emergencies, and customer service requests.
• Assist with locating underground utilities and sewer lines.
• Perform excavation, pipe repair, and replacement activities.
• Install, repair, and maintain sewer mains, service lines, valves, and manholes.
• Conduct confined space entry operations in accordance with safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs.
• Assist in snow removal, storm response, and other Public Works activities as assigned.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as required.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to wastewater collection systems.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and
• 1-2 years of sewer system work is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Oklahoma state driver's license and CDL Class “B” with air brake endorsement, or ability to obtain one.
• Must be insurable with City’s insurance carrier.
• This position requires the Maintenance Worker to hold a Certificate of Competency, as issued and required by state law from the Department of Environmental Quality and shall be the “D” level or higher classification. The Maintenance Worker shall have one year from the date of appointment to secure a “D” level or higher license classification as water and sewer work operator.

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Tools and Equipment:

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, backhoe, saws, pumps, compressors, generators, jack hammer, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, ditch witch. 

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Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative 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.

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

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The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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.

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Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an 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.

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

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The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.