City of Red Bluff
Wastewater Collections Operator
City of Red Bluff, Red Bluff, California, United States, 96080
To perform a variety of semi-skilled and manual work to support various Public Works maintenance and construction activities, to operate trucks and power-driven equipment.
Performs semi-skilled and manual work in support of Wastewater Collection maintenance and construction activities. Performs all work in accordance with department policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety. Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment; maintains assigned tools and equipment. Drives truck and other equipment; loads/unloads equipment, supplies and materials, etc. Participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewers, pumping stations, storm drains and related structures; inspects system components; digs and backfills trenches; lays sewer lines; raises or lowers manholes to proper street or alley grade; cleans and flushes sewer and storm drains; checks and maintains sewer pumps, etc. Assist in locating and marking underground wastewater utility systems per USA standards. Operate mobile generator units to maintain wastewater system functions during power outages. Working with software/computer systems, including mobile devices to monitor wastewater collections systems and maintain operations. Ability to work in confined spaces and participate in confined space training. Ability to calculate wastewater spills and report to the relevant state agencies as required. Assist at wastewater treatment plant to pull pumps and haul sludge as needed. May work beyond normal working hours as required.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES Performs related duties as required. Cross train in other Public Works Divisions to assist in emergency situations as needed.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED May include City trucks, vehicle, backhoe, loader, rodding/flushing machine, roller, Vac-Con truck and/or trailer, water truck, CCTV trailer, pneumatic tools, various other hand and power tools, telephone, etc.
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.
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and that involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to and over 100 pounds).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
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.
Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental / work conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery hazards, electric currents, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, pathogenic substances, and working at heights or in confined spaces.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED,
One year of experience at a municipal Wastewater Collections system is desired but not required.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of department policies and procedures; methods, products, tools and equipment used in wastewater collections maintenance and construction work; operation and care of specialized equipment and machinery used in assigned area of responsibility; basic mathematical principles.
Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to understand and apply pertinent policies, procedures and regulations; follow oral and written instructions; follow safety regulations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; perform maintenance activities involving skills in the functional fields to which assigned; operate a variety of light to heavy power equipment; use and maintain tools and equipment properly; maintain records and make simple reports; work beyond normal working hours as required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid state Class “A” CDL driver’s license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
May require Confined Space Entry certification.
Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy
In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Wastewater Collections Maintenance Worker, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment contact:
Scott Garrison, HR Administrator
530-527-2605 Ext. 3051 | hr.redbluff@cityofredbluff.org
All final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the City.
The City of Red Bluff is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Performs semi-skilled and manual work in support of Wastewater Collection maintenance and construction activities. Performs all work in accordance with department policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety. Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment; maintains assigned tools and equipment. Drives truck and other equipment; loads/unloads equipment, supplies and materials, etc. Participates in the installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewers, pumping stations, storm drains and related structures; inspects system components; digs and backfills trenches; lays sewer lines; raises or lowers manholes to proper street or alley grade; cleans and flushes sewer and storm drains; checks and maintains sewer pumps, etc. Assist in locating and marking underground wastewater utility systems per USA standards. Operate mobile generator units to maintain wastewater system functions during power outages. Working with software/computer systems, including mobile devices to monitor wastewater collections systems and maintain operations. Ability to work in confined spaces and participate in confined space training. Ability to calculate wastewater spills and report to the relevant state agencies as required. Assist at wastewater treatment plant to pull pumps and haul sludge as needed. May work beyond normal working hours as required.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES Performs related duties as required. Cross train in other Public Works Divisions to assist in emergency situations as needed.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED May include City trucks, vehicle, backhoe, loader, rodding/flushing machine, roller, Vac-Con truck and/or trailer, water truck, CCTV trailer, pneumatic tools, various other hand and power tools, telephone, etc.
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.
Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and that involves the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (up to 50 pounds) and occasionally heavier objects and materials (up to and over 100 pounds).
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
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.
Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental / work conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery hazards, electric currents, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents, pathogenic substances, and working at heights or in confined spaces.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED,
One year of experience at a municipal Wastewater Collections system is desired but not required.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of department policies and procedures; methods, products, tools and equipment used in wastewater collections maintenance and construction work; operation and care of specialized equipment and machinery used in assigned area of responsibility; basic mathematical principles.
Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to understand and apply pertinent policies, procedures and regulations; follow oral and written instructions; follow safety regulations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; perform maintenance activities involving skills in the functional fields to which assigned; operate a variety of light to heavy power equipment; use and maintain tools and equipment properly; maintain records and make simple reports; work beyond normal working hours as required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid state Class “A” CDL driver’s license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
May require Confined Space Entry certification.
Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy
In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Wastewater Collections Maintenance Worker, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment contact:
Scott Garrison, HR Administrator
530-527-2605 Ext. 3051 | hr.redbluff@cityofredbluff.org
All final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the City.
The City of Red Bluff is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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