Senior Wastewater Collections Worker

Inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates the City's wastewater collection system components in order to ensure effective operations in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
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.
Position functions 25% indoors with no notable adverse conditions and 75% outdoors in all types of weather conditions and traffic; exposed to mechanical hazards, explosives, burns associated with large pumps and motors, chemical fumes, hydrogen sulfide, methane, and other sewer gases and odors, sewage water mists high in bacteria and odor; may experience poor ventilation if required to enter confined spaces, such as pump rooms, sewers, and manholes.

Moderate to heavy physical work includes frequent climbing, crawling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and squatting. Uses a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and will involve working in confined spaces. Requires visual acuity (both far and near) and talking and hearing ability for use of two-way communication device. Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Full-time; regular; non-exempt; union-represented

This position is graded at BC12.

• Responds to service complains, troubleshoots problems, and informs customer of necessary actions.
• Operates a pipe locator and television camera within wastewater lines to identify obstructions for removal.
• Sets up truck safety devices; opens manholes; inserts high pressure hose and vacuum debris tubes.
• Collects GIS information on manholes and sewer lines and uses GPS unit to update sewer map books and Arc View information.
• Directs, installs, services, cleans, and repairs wastewater lines using a high pressure truck and other equipment.
• Directs, constructs, installs, and maintains sewer main lines and manholes using shoring, heavy equipment, concrete, brick, piping, and standard construction tools.
• Purchases parts and supplies in accordance with the City's Procurement Code.
• Monitors lift station operations and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Installs new service for homes and businesses.
• Provides work assignments and direction to crew members.
• Provides performance feedback, trains, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives; participates in staff evaluations with designated supervisor to provide impartial feedback regarding performance; assures that staff maintain safety standards and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations.
• Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services.

Equivalent to a high school diploma PLUS four years of experience in wastewater system and heavy equipment operation required. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Associate Degree in Water Technology is preferred.
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsements required. Current NM Level IV Wastewater Certification required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies.

Considerable knowledge of: Tools and equipment involved in the servicing, repair and construction of wastewater plants or lines; GIS and GPS systems; NMED, wastewater regulations, EPA and federal OSHA regulations.
Ability to: Perform technical reading and writing; maintain concentration; maintain accurate records; make sound judgment calls and decisions during malfunctions or other emergencies; operate various light and heavy motorized equipment/vehicles and power/hand tools; work in confined spaces, wear and use SCBA equipment, and pass annual confined-space physical; commute in a City vehicle to various sites throughout the City and move about on uneven surfaces; interact respectfully with City staff and members of the public.
Skills in: Operating personal computer with various installed software, two-way communication device, and process testing equipment; planning and scheduling daily activities