Wastewater Collections Worker I

Inspects, maintains, repairs and operates the City’s wastewater system. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Position functions outdoors with exposure to all types of weather and traffic conditions, noise, fumes, gases, chemicals, dust, dirt, moving equipment and vehicles, open manholes, confined spaces, and areas with poor ventilation. PHYSICAL FACTORS Heavy physical work requiring the lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of items weighing in excess of ninety (90) pounds; balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching above shoulder height and squatting. Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions. WORK SITUATION FACTORS Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. This initial posting will be used to fill a full-time, represented, non-exempt position with the Utilities Department but may be utilized to fill other vacancies including full time, part time, and/or contract. Position will be advertised as continuous until filled, with periodic review of applications. This position is graded BC08/CN08. Installs, services, cleans and repairs wastewater lines using a high pressure truck and/or other equipment; completes work orders. Sets up truck safety devices; opens manholes; inserts high pressure hose and vacuum debris tubes. Operates a television camera within wastewater lines to identify obstructions for removal; operates a pipe locator. Constructs, installs and maintains sewer main lines and manholes using shoring, heavy equipment, concrete, brick, piping and standard construction tools. Monitors odor control sites; responds to complaints of odor control; ensures chemicals are being fed in accordance with calculated dosages. Participates in plant process control; maintains daily logs; monitors equipment operations. Repairs and maintains plant equipment; checks and calibrates plant flow meters; performs plant building and facility maintenance. Monitors lift station operations; performs routine maintenance. Installs new service for homes and businesses. Repairs sidewalks; performs general maintenance of equipment. Responds to service complaints; informs the customer of necessary actions. Equivalent to a high school diploma PLUS two (2) years of experience as a laborer, maintenance worker, or construction worker. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Valid