Screening Removal OperatorCDL (26-DDCS)

District Of Columbia Water And Sewer Authority

Job Location:

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:	Screening Removal Operator CDL	Job Code:	S0072
Supervises Directly:	No
New or Revised:	Revised	Regular or At-Will:	Regular
Date Last Revised:	11/4/2025	Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Non-Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:		Union/ Non-Union:	Union
Department Name and Division:	Pumping-Operations Operations	Salary Schedule:	Regular Wage Service (RW)
Cost Center Code:	815006	Grade:	RW09
Essential Position:	Yes	Reports To:	Varies
EEO Code:	Skilled Craft Workers	Work Format	In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater services.DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia.We aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Screening Removal Operator CDL is responsible for cleaning removing screening debris trash dirt sand and large objects from pumping stations screen rooms catch basin swirl chambers sewers meter sites dam sites and other location assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Serves as the truck driver and operator operate truck with mounted crane. May operate truck to tow trailer with mounted equipment.
Picks up and removes sewage screenings from pumping stations.
Cleans wet wells and screen rooms.
Ensures the proper operation collection and transport of sewage/storm water to their disposal point at Blue Plains and various storm water and combined sewer overflow outfalls along the Potomac and Anacostia rivers and their tributaries.
Cleans Swirl facility and related sites and catch basins.
Sets up and maintains equipment for cleaning wet wells and sewers.
Checks and cleans meter sites.
Comply with applicable safety rules and regulations.
Prepares daily and special reports.
The incumbent may be required to work shift work holidays and weekends.
The incumbent is subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority and may be required to work overtime during emergencies.
Performs other related duties and projects assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships:Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Three (3) years of progressive experience with knowledge of all sections and functions in the Sewer Services Department; or

Three (3) years of demonstrated experience involving different areas within Sewer Services or Water Services Department.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED).

Required Skills:

Skill and knowledge to operate the vehicle and mount equipment competently and safely.

Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.

Knowledge of functions and procedures and of equipment used in the processes.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators Permit a Commercial Drivers License Class B with N endorsement and a DC Water Vehicle Endorsement to operate Authority vehicles.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 50 pounds.

Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

Subject to noise vibration and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.

Subject to atmospheric conditions that require wearing personal protective equipment and may affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes odors dusts mists gases chemicals sewage activated sludge lubricants and other cutting fluids.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table 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 responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and wellbeing.
Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.
Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please email.

DescriptionThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-r...