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CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/WASTEWATER COLLECTION
Supervised by: Collection System Superintendent Wastewater
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Collection System Superintendent, performs wastewater system
maintenance and jetting to maintain quality service. Performs light maintenance and cleaning
within facilities, equipment, and vehicles and conforms to on-site job standards while work is in
progress.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential
functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be
expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential function satisfactorily.
1. Receives procedural and policy instruction, estimated timetable and staff /equipment
allocations for each job from Wastewater Treatment Plant Collections Supervisor.
2. May receive temporary assignment to perform Job Leader duties as staffing
circumstances warrant. Participates in delegation of individuals to specific task
assignments in recognition of experience, skills, and classification.
3. Performs cleaning and repair of sewers, and determines material usage for repairs;
uses tracing dyes to determine connections in pipe installation and examines for
conformity.
4. Functions as a member of the work crew and is able to perform all sewer crew duties.
Conducts underground repair including masonry, brick and block work, resets and
replaced manhole structures including concrete work. This includes performing more
difficult/specialty tasks for job completion or closely overseeing such task completion.
Determines main location, placement or other utilities.
5. Observes working area conditions using meters to detect potentially hazardous
conditions. Instructs crew members, alerting to special concerns during equipment
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operation such as existing gas, water, electric, phone, fiber, cable, and private utilities.
Assists staff in hand digging to uncover mains to avoid other utilities.
6. Travels to remote wastewater locations via pickup, vactor truck, T.V. van, backhoe, end
loader, dump truck.
7. Collects samples of wastewater and delivers them to the Wastewater testing
laboratory.
8. Regularly uses portable generator, power and hand tools and vehicles.
9. Uses communication devices to communicate materials needed, verify problems, obtain
job assignments and obtain service information.
10. Responds to and marks MISS DIG, and uses the computer to complete requests.
11. Upholds department policies and procedures in the interest to provide the best
customer service and complete tasks activities. Interacts with customers, including
occasionally entering homes to use sewer line camera to inspect sewer line from house
to main.
12. In all cases, verifies that all construction, traffic management and maintenance safety
regulations are followed for assigned job tasks for personal and citizen safety.
13. May be assigned to complete Wastewater Treatment Plant tasks if needed.
14. Performs confined space entries as required.
15. Responds to sewer related complaints as needed.
16. Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and
minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the job.
Requirements include the following:
• A high school diploma or GED.
• One or more years minimum progressive experience as an Equipment Operator or
Wastewater Worker.
•
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to maintain one throughout employment.
• CDL (B) with tanker endorsement.
• Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe aptitude examination (if necessary).
• Successfully pass departmental field test/evaluation (if necessary).
• Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certification available through the Michigan
Water Environment Association preferred.
• Knowledge of the safety practices, issues, tools, equipment, methods, and materials
utilized in wastewater collection system maintenance and skill in applying them to
regular and emergency projects.
• Knowledge of safety hazards, proper handling of raw sewage pipes and pumps, and
materials used in wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of wastewater main construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Skill in using heavy, medium, and light equipment, including Vactor truck, sewer jets,
and backhoes.
• Skill in using a wide range of hand and power tools employed in the maintenance,
repair, and replacement of wastewater collection system components.
• Ability to learn computer programs or technical devices used by the department at an
operational level.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative
and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City officials, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing. Ability to
prepare and maintain a wide variety of records and reports according to accepted
standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and maintain records, specifications, blueprints, and maps of
utility mains, valves and service lines.
• Responds to emergencies at all hours and in all weather conditions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk,
climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear and view and create written documents. The employee
uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders or uneven terrain. The employee is
frequently required to reach with hands and arms, such as to operate and repair vibrating
machinery, use wrenches, hand tools, etc., and operate motorized equipment and vehicles. The
employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 75 lbs. without assistance. Accomm odation
will be made, if needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this
weight.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather
conditions and may be exposed to raw sewage, odors, gases, hazardous materials, and the
risk of electrical shock. The employee works near moving mechanical equipment. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate but can frequently be loud.
January 7, 2025