Collection System Technician I (CCTV Crew)

Under general supervision utilizes television and sewer line cleaning equipment in the maintenance of the sanitary and storm sewer system within the Municipal Services Department. Responsible for identifying and documenting conditions of new and existing sanitary and storm sewer systems by using close circuit television unit. Checks for overloaded lines and high-water calls. Duties include locating laterals main sanitary and storm sewer lines and manholes prior to excavating. Locates buried manholes and checks laterals for required repairs. Duties include the maintenance cleaning and making repairs to equipment as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of six months to one year progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must possess a valid State Commercial Drivers License Class B with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements or permit and must be able to obtain license within six months of hire. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. Must have knowledge of operation construction and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer systems. Requires ability to work in confined space and knowledge of the safety procedures utilized in such. Must have to ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operation and maintenance instructions procedures manuals etc. Requires attention to detail accuracy and following oral and written instruction. Physical Demands: Ability to climb in and out of confined spaces. Walking on uneven surfaces. Frequently required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance talk or hear and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Typical Working Conditions: Typical wastewater collection system environment including manholes trenches etc. Frequently exposed to outdoors in conditions ranging from extreme heat to cold and adverse weather. Hours of work: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Must be available to work after hours weekends or holidays as assigned or testingBackground CheckIn addition to the application testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this Water Pollution Control Bargaining Unit position. Open until OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BILINGUAL SKILLS PREFERREDEqual Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening drug-free City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job please submit your request to Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature level and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities demands and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment compensation or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add delete or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.