Collection System Operator I

Under general supervision of the Collection System Maintenance Manager performs basic operations and maintenance of the Citys pump stations and combined sewer and stormwater collection systems including sewer mains manholes and catch basins and stormwater treatment systems.

Union Affiliation:American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
Pay Grade 15:$27.81 $30.99 Hourly
Remote Tier 1:Zero 0 days remote/month

Please note DPW is looking to hire one Collection System Operator. Applications for Collection System OperatorI and Collection System OperatorII will be considered to fill this opening.

• Completes daily work schedule as directed by Senior Collection System Operator including preparation of required equipment including but not limited to hoses pipes tools materials and traffic control supplies necessary to safely complete the tasks according to schedule.
• Performs preventive maintenance on the collection system including restoring pipe capacity by removing debris sand and grease from the sewer combined and stormwater systems manholes and catch basins.
• Performs preventative maintenance on stormwater treatment practices including but not limited to: pervious pavement systems infiltration systems sedimentation and storage tanks.
• Performs corrective maintenance on the collection system including removing sewer main blockages that are impeding service.
• As required by other Public Works teams performs hydroexcavation.
• Safely operates sewer cleaning and hauling equipment such as but not limited to: high velocity cleaner and vacuum truck and sewage tanker.
• Assists with collection system pipe inspections using roving camera pole camera and push camera.
• Keeps records of sewer and storm line catch basins and manhole cleanings and condition assessments using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and communicates problems within the collection system infrastructure to the Senior Collection Systems Operator and Collection Systems Maintenance Manager.
• Assists with daily inspections of sewer pump stations and performs routine preventative maintenance and repairs to wastewater pump stations and equipment.
• Assists with minor carpentry plumbing cement work and electrical work as needed for collections system needs.
• Maintains a variety of all collection system maintenance equipment in good working order including cleaning greasing and regular inspections of equipment.
• Assists with general plant maintenance work such as sweeping cleaning sanding painting and grounds maintenance as secondary duty.
• Participate in all required safety training and maintain required current certification and carry out duties in a safe manner.
• Performs reactive maintenance such as service calls related to blockages in the sewer mains and pump station blockages.
• As directed posts public notices of combined sewer or sewer discharges at recreational water access points.
• Assists in remediation of sewer spills to the ground surface or to the stormwater collections system.
• Inspects and performs maintenance on the combined sewer diversion manholes and CSO manholes in the collection system including flow monitoring and alarm systems.
• Interacts and communicates with members of the general public.
• Responds to emergency or after hour calls as needed.
• Will be required to be on call and able to participate in standby rotations when necessary as assigned including nights weekends and holidays.
• Performs snow removal as required for the DPWStreet Maintenance Division.
• May be required to work unusual shifts as needed.
• May be required to work under adverse conditions.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity equity and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One 1 year of experience in an outdoors maintenance setting required. One 1 year of experience with gravity collection system maintenance or pump station maintenance preferred.

• Commercial Drivers License Class B at the time of application is required. Must obtain a CDL Class B with tanker endorsement license within 90 days.
• Ability to gain and demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of the sewer vactor tanker truck and pervious pavement vacuum within 6 months.
• Ability to gain and demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of the practices and techniques relating to the routine maintenance of the wastewater and stormwater gravity collection system within 6 months.
• Ability to gain and demonstrate proficiency in reading blueprints use GIS maps and CMMS systems within 6 months.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of sewer pump stations required within 1 year.
• Ability to pass the NEWEA Grade 1 Collection System Operator Certification within 2 years.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of the internal works of plumbing and fixtures with residential and commercial properties preferred.
• Must be able to operate various hand held tools including but not limited to: jack hammer pick and shovel.
• Demonstrated ability to perform physical aspects of position including ability to climb ladders in and out of manholes wet/dry pump stations and trench excavations.
• Ability to implement traffic control plans.
• Able to work independently or within group as needed.
• Ability to work in confined spaces required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions required.
• Ability to safely operate snow plows and other snow removal equipment as required during and after snowstorms.
• Work on nights holidays and weekends may be required.
• Must be a flexible team player that takes direction well is safety conscious customeroriented and willing and able to learn to operate all equipment and perform all tasks as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that appropriately embraces the 6 operating principles; Customer Service Fiscal Responsibility Good Labor Relations Employee Empowerment Cooperation and Constant Improvement.
• Must be able to work effectively and in a professional manner with crew members and leaders other divisions and the general public.
• Ability to learn and maintain VOSHA safety rules and regulations as they pertain to the Department of Public Works.

• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards safety rules and personnel policies.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation race color national origin place of birth ancestry age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status crime victim status veteran status disability HIV positive status or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.

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