Collection Systems Technician
Kenner, LA, United States
Salary: $29,307.20 - $39,582.40 Annually
Location : Kenner, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00093
Department: Waste Water
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
General Description
ONE CURRENT VACANCY
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to function as a Collection System Technician engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of sewerage collection systems and lift stations of the City. Collection System Technicians must adhere to established safety and accident prevention policies, procedures, and standards. Performs related work as directed.
Duties of Responsibilities
Duties of Responsibilities:
Functions of this class may be divided into four (4) distinct areas: Customer Service, Repair, Inspection, and Lift Stations.
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Functions as crew member engaged in maintenance of the City's sewerage collection system and lift stations, i.e., cleaning and flushing lines, cleaning manholes, cleaning screens.
Functions as crew member engaged in construction and repair of the City's sewerage collection system and lift stations, i.e., new connections, force mains, manholes, main lines. Ensures accurate location of all utility lines; oversees the excavation, bracing and shoring of trenches, and the use of all equipment required to perform the work.
Investigates and handles complaints concerning the sewerage collection system, i.e., odor complaints, yard sinkage, street sinkage, and missing manhole covers.
Investigates and runs various tests in identifying problems, i.e., TV inspections, smoke testing, dye flooding.
Completes service requests and work orders for the maintenance and repair of sewerage collections systems and lift stations.
Responsible for transportation of materials, supplies, and equipment to job site.
Maintains responsibility for work activity records, and equipment, tools, and supplies usage and inventory per work site.
Participates in all facets of work under the Wastewater Department and assist other City Departments if needed, and provides mechanical and technical guidance and support to crews in proper methods and techniques.
Operates dump trucks, backhoes, transport vans, excavation equipment, vacuum trucks, wash out trucks, and other vehicles and equipment as needed.
Reports any complaints, incidents, accidents, or conflicts arising at work sites; responds to emergency call outs.
Work together with other departments/divisions as appropriate.
Provides general information to the public/residents concerning the sewerage collection system and maintenance and repair activities. Works with contractors where applicable.
CUSTOMER SERVICE FUNCTIONS
Responds to service requests from the public.
Performs smoke testing of gravity sewer main lines, service lines and lateral lines.
Performs dye testing of sink holes and cracked sidewalks near sewer infrastructure.
Interacts with the public daily and provides the actions that were taken and the actions that may need to be taken to their supervisors.
Operates and maintains equipment associated with the operation of a wastewater collection system.
Assists the inspection crew, when needed, in follow up investigations to sewer issues observed during service request response.
Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and takes corrective action.
Accurately completes all service requests and equipment work orders and submits the documentation to the supervisor to ensure completion and accuracy.
Assures that his/her work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, and equipment.
Notifies supervisor of product inventory and of vendors from which to obtain quotes for equipment and supplies.
Performs related duties as needed.
Is essential personnel and will be required to work all emergency events.
REPAIR FUNCTIONS
Responds to service requests from the public.
Interacts with the public daily and provides the supervisor the actions that were taken and the actions that may need to be taken.
Operates and maintains equipment associated with the operation of a wastewater collection system.
Performs the repair of force mains, gravity sewer main lines, gravity sewer service lines and lateral lines, manholes, cleanouts, and plant potable water lines. Performs excavations for repairs and inspections.
Assists the inspection crew, when needed, in follow up investigations to sewer issues observed during service request response.
Assist in the deployment and fueling of generators when required.
Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and takes corrective action.
Accurately completes all service requests and equipment work orders and submits the documentation to the supervisor to ensure completion and accuracy.
Assures that his/her work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, and equipment.
Notifies supervisor of product inventory and of vendors from which to obtain quotes for equipment and supplies.
Performs related duties as needed.
Is essential personnel and will be required to work all emergency events.
INSPECTION FUNCTIONS
Responds to service requests from the public.
Performs televising of the gravity sewer main lines, service lines, and lateral lines.
Performs smoke testing of gravity sewer main lines, service lines, and lateral lines.
Performs dye testing of sink holes and cracked sidewalks and streets near sewer infrastructure.
Interacts with the public daily and provides the supervisor the actions that were taken and the actions that may need to be taken.
Operates and maintains equipment associated with the operation of a wastewater collection system.
Assists the customer service crew, when needed, in follow up investigations to sewer issues observed during service request response.
Assist in the deployment and fueling of generators when required.
Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and takes corrective action.
Accurately completes all service requests and equipment work orders and submits the documentation to the supervisor to ensure completion and accuracy.
Assures that his/her work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, and equipment.
Notifies supervisor of product inventory and of vendors from which to obtain quotes for equipment and supplies.
Performs related duties as needed.
Is essential personnel and will be required to work all emergency events.
LIFT STATION FUNCTIONS
Visually inspects lift stations to ensure proper working conditions and listens for proper operation.
Replaces oils, belts, bearings, impellers, rotating assemblies, packing, and gaskets.
Cleans floats, transducers, pumps, motors, and cables when required.
Replaces parts, floats, transducers, suction flaps, and fuses.
Install odor blocks and aeration equipment in lift station wet wells.
Assists in the deployment, installation and fueling of pumps and generators.
Responds to SCADA alerts and alarms.
Works with SCADA Tech Support.
Assists Collection System personnel and Plant personnel when needed.
Completes preventative and corrective maintenance documentation.
Record pump, motor, and equipment information for each lift station.
Learn to operate fork lift, bobcat, backhoe, and crane.
Understand Lift Station Flow Chart.
Works after hours and overnight during plant and or lift station shut downs.
Reports electrical outages to supervisor and to Entergy. The technician must wait at the lift station until Entergy arrives.
Notifies supervisor of product inventory and of vendors from which to obtain quotes for equipment and supplies.
Calibrate chemical feed pumps at lift stations.
Performs cleanup and housekeeping tasks for work area, tools, and equipment.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Operate various hand and power tools and equipment, i.e., drill presses, hydraulic equipment, arc welders.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide variety of pump mechanical equipment and attendant devices.
Operate a crane truck if required.
Provide training, guidance and technical support to unskilled and semi-skilled personnel as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.
Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess a current, valid Louisiana driver's license.
Must possess a high school diploma or GED from a Louisiana Department of Education approved instituition.
Supplemental Information
Note : The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, , and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY).
LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM : The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION : The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.
HOLIDAYS : Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.
ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE : Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.
WORKING TEST PERIOD : Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.
EAP : The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential.
Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
CITY OF KENNER
PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE
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Do you possess a current, valid Louisiana Driver's License? Yes
No - My license is from another state
No
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What class of current, valid Louisiana Driver's License do you presently possess? A
B
C
D
E
Not a Louisiana license
None
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If your Driver's License is from another state, please list the state and class below (If you possess a Louisiana license, type N/A):
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Indicate your highest level of successfully completed education. (NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of proof of claimed education with your application.) Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Associate's Degree
Post-Secondary Vocational Diploma
High School or Equivalent
None
Required Question