HomeMy WebLinkAboutWastewater Collection Job Leader Job Description 06 2018CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB LEADER - WASTEWATER COLLECTION
Supervised by: Collection System Superintendent - Wastewater
Supervises: Leads workers assigned to collection system maintenance and repairs
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Collection System Superintendent, functions as a working leader of
one or more crews of workers. Responsible for work progress and conformity to on-site job
standards while work is in progress. Leads and performs the duties of Heavy Equipment Operators
and other classifications in completing jobs related to maintenance and repair of the wastewater
collection infrastructure.
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. Oversees construction, cleaning and repair of sewers, and determines special concrete
usage for repairs, uses tracing dyes to determine connections in pipe installation and
examines for conformity. Must be able to enter confined spaces in accordance with the
safety program. Must carry the city issued cell phone and be available for emergency call-
ins.
2. Leads new/inexperienced workers in task responsibility and methods to be used. Monitors
task activity to completion.
3. Reports all work activities and performances to the Collection System Supervisor.
4. Functions as a member of the work crew and is able to perform all sewer crew duties. This
includes performing more difficult/specialty tasks for job completion or closely oversees
such task completion. Determines main location, placement of other utilities, and assigns
excavating, trenching or tasks to equipment operators or personally completes backhoe or
excavator excavating, trenching to proposed route. Marks MISS DIG tickets as required.
5. Performs Wastewater System maintenance and jetting to maintain quality service.
Performs light maintenance and cleaning within facilities, equipment, and vehicles.
6. Observes working area conditions using meters to detect potentially hazardous conditions.
Instructs crew members, alerting to special concerns during equipment operation such as
existing gas, water, electric, phone, fiber, cable, truck & trailer, camera truck, jet/vactor
and private utilities. Directs staff in hand digging to uncover mains to avoid other utilities.
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7. Travels to remote wastewater locations via light truck or pickup.
8. Collects wastewater samples and delivers them to the Wastewater testing laboratory.
9. Regularly uses portable generator, power and hand tools and vehicles.
10. Uses city issued cell phone to communicate materials needed, verify problems, obtain job
assignments and obtain service information.
11. Upholds department policies and procedures in the interest to provide the best customer
service and complete tasks activities.
12. In all cases, verifies that all safety regulations are followed to assigned job tasks for
personal and citizen safety.
13. May be assigned to the Wastewater Treatment Plant for duties if needed.
14. Schedules daily tasks as needed.
15. Performs confined space entries as required.
16. Interacts with customers on the phone and in person. Enters homes to inspect sewer leads
with mini-camera system.
17. 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.
• Three or more years of progressive experience in collection systems including Heavy
Equipment Operator.
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ability to maintain one throughout employment.
• CDL (B) with Tanker Endorsement.
• Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe aptitude examination.
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• Grade I Collection System Maintenance Certification available through the Michigan Water
Environment Association required within 1 year of employee qualification and a Grade II
within 3 years.
• Knowledge of sanitary sewer system and materials used in the collection system.
• Knowledge of safety practices including Wastewater Department confined space and entry
permit system and regulations governing wastewater collection system operation and
maintenance.
• Knowledge of sanitary sewer systems, including wastewater collection, and pumping
• Knowledge of the equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of underground
sewer utilities including robotic sewer camera, mini sewer camera, sewer jet and
excavation equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics and excavation techniques.
• Ability to learn computer programs or technical devices used by the department at an
operational level.
• Skill in planning, coordinating and performing emergency and routine maintenance of utility
systems.
• Skill in leading employees engaged in utility maintenance activities.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and
resourcefulness when dealing with contractors, engineers, employees, property owners and
the public.
• Ability to read and maintain maps and records of underground utilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing. Ability to
tactfully deal with irate and upset citizens.
• Ability to work effectively with changes in work priorities.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations on a 24 hour basis.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The
employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or
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balance and is frequently required to use motorized equipment, and occasionally operate a
vehicle to travel to other locations such as lift stations to perform work tasks. The employee must
lift or push/pull objects of up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation 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 near moving mechanical
parts and is exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be required to travel between work sites
using a motor vehicle The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
June 15, 2018