Requisition Number
S2147P
Position Title
Storm Sewer Technician
Department
56100-Drainage Utility
Employment Type
Full Time
Hours/Days
Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Classified/Unclassified
Classified
Job Description
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, administers the onsite confined space entry process associated with the inspection, cleaning, and general maintenance of the City’s storm water drainage system. Regularly supervises 1-3 personnel and may occasionally be required to perform manual unskilled labor.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs confined space entry associated with the general inspection, cleaning, and repair of storm sewer pipe, manholes, inlets, etc.
- Administers the safe entering of confined spaces by other departmental employees.
- Responsible for the general maintenance and proper use of all confined space monitoring equipment, and all confined space entry/retrieval safety equipment.
- Responsible for the operation, organization, and maintenance of truck and trailer used to transport and store all confined space monitoring and entry/retrieval equipment.
- Prepares all permits, reports, and documentation for each confined space entry.
- Assists with training employees on confined space safety procedures and equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance on Playa Lake Pumps and Motors. Including portable pump and trailer.
- Perform minor electrical tests and maintenance on pump motor panels: troubleshooting.
- Maintain all pump sites and playa lake impertinences
- Maintains safe working environment through compliance with occupational safety rules and practices, and the application of standard work zone traffic control procedures.
- Proper completion of daily job reports and other reports as needed.
- Operates other equipment or trucks, such as 12 cubic yard dump truck, vactor/jetter truck, etc.
- May be required to do manual work when necessary to assist in the performance of various tasks.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers.
- Ability to work in undesirable conditions and inclement weather.
- Ability to work in confined spaces using recovery equipment and following safety procedures.
- Ability to use and/or operate, and/or learn to use and operate storm sewer pipe cleaning/maintenance/repair methods and equipment, light and medium equipment and trucks, i.e., 12 yard dump truck, vactor/jetter truck, snow plow, salt spreader, etc.
- Ability to use hand tools, both power and manual.
- Working knowledge of traffic control devices and their applications.
- Should have good working knowledge of all monitoring and safety equipment used in confined space entry.
- Should have a working knowledge of Pumps and pump motors.
- This position is subject to 24 hour emergency call out and may be required to carry after-hours cellular phone on rotational shift arrangement.
Licenses/Certification
A valid Texas Class “A” CDL license is required.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from high school or equivalent (GED) required.
- Three (3) years of experience in utility/storm drainage construction, or maintenance, or similar type work preferred.
- Experience with confined space safety regulations, procedures, and safety equipment desirable.
- Experience with pumps and motors, specifically hollow shaft line pumps.
- Completion of 16 hours training in traffic and barricading procedures during probationary year.
- Completion of 16 hours training in confined space entry and recovery safety procedures during probationary year.
- Must Have a valid Class “A” CDL license.
- The City of Amarillo will consider all relevant education and experience when determining an applicant’s qualifications as it relates to salary.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, walk, stand, kneel, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
Special Instructions Summary
EEO/ADA
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.