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Collection Technician I
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hyattsville, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 27 - 32
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Collection Technician I requires an individual possessing the abilities and skills to perform a variety of routine tasks relating to wastewater collection system maintenance with experience and basic skills in jet machine operation closed circuit television operations or line blockage analysis that take minimal levels of instruction regarding execution and safety while working in a team environment. Mandatory overtime and shift work may be required.
Essential Functions
Observes safety regulations Wears required personal protective equipment Follows and enforces recommended safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as arrow boards safety lights cones and barrels etc. for traffic flow protection Understands the basics of collection system hydraulics Prepares vehicle pre-trip inspection forms when and various work documents operates and cleans jet or CCTV trucks and related collection system equipment Makes customer contact including required follow-up when blockage events occur Makes minor repairs/replacements on manholes lampholes clean outs and other collection system structures Uses two-way radio mobile data terminals and LAN terminals to update work status Operates power and hand tools as needed to accomplish the work Functions as an active and willing team member Understands 200 sheets plumbing cards plans and related materials Understands the basics of WSSC Water record keeping paperwork
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:00 am- 3:30 pm; Sunday- Wednesday 7:00 am- 5:30pm; Wednesday-Saturday 7:00 am- 5:30pm. Hours may be subject to change.
The Collection Technician I requires an individual possessing the abilities and skills to perform a variety of routine tasks relating to wastewater collection system maintenance with experience and basic skills in jet machine operation closed circuit television operations or line blockage analysis that take minimal levels of instruction regarding execution and safety while working in a team environment. Mandatory overtime and shift work may be required.
Essential Functions
Observes safety regulations Wears required personal protective equipment Follows and enforces recommended safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as arrow boards safety lights cones and barrels etc. for traffic flow protection Understands the basics of collection system hydraulics Prepares vehicle pre-trip inspection forms when and various work documents operates and cleans jet or CCTV trucks and related collection system equipment Makes customer contact including required follow-up when blockage events occur Makes minor repairs/replacements on manholes lampholes clean outs and other collection system structures Uses two-way radio mobile data terminals and LAN terminals to update work status Operates power and hand tools as needed to accomplish the work Functions as an active and willing team member Understands 200 sheets plumbing cards plans and related materials Understands the basics of WSSC Water record keeping paperwork
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:00 am- 3:30 pm; Sunday- Wednesday 7:00 am- 5:30pm; Wednesday-Saturday 7:00 am- 5:30pm. Hours may be subject to change.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
WSSC Water delivers clean drinking water to almost 2 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties with zero quality violations in 100+ years.
