Wastewater Lift Station Lead Worker

Position Title:
Wastewater Lift Station Lead Worker
Job Description:
Reporting to the Lift Station Maintenance Supervisor, acts as lead person to perform journey-level skills in the configuration, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of pumps, air relief valves and force mains used in Salt Lake City's 42 waste water Lift Stations, 4 Pump Stations and 26 Storm water lift facilities. There are a wide variety of pumps from 1/4 h.p. to 500 hp. electric, diesel and natural gas engines and numbering over 190 pumps. The pumps are critical to preventing backup of waste water in customer's basements or flooding from storm water runoff.
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TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Serves as a lead person over a small crew assigned to inspect, repair, and maintain wastewater and storm water Lift Stations. May direct such operations by remaining on-site or moving from one location to another.
• As lead operator over specialized crew, repairs and replaces broken force mains, air relief valves and air filtration equipment using hand equipment, pavement breakers, fusing machine and cutters, cutting torches, walk behind saws, backhoe, dump trucks, front end loaders, compressors, and/or crane truck and related heavy equipment as required.
• Performs preventive and routine maintenance of Lift Stations facilities including motors, pumps, sonic systems, variable frequency drives, set point controllers, plumbing, chemical treatment, air relief valves, and all other related facilities. Both inside and out. Plans and implements new installations of pumps and peripheral equipment, including, piping, re-packing pumps, replacement of mechanical seals and shimming pumps, Knowledge and use of a wide variety of pump parts including shafts, seals, bearings, impellers, wear plates, shims, lip plates, check valves and air relief valves. Trains other employees in the same.
• Reports to crew supervisors and departmental officials the progress and problems of crews and assigned programs. May provide budget input, discuss specifications and make recommendations to supervisors. Assists Electricians and telemetry personnel with general job-related tasks. May instruct employees on proper ways to perform job safety such as vehicle placement, flagging requirements, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Provides expertise to various personnel within the department or division under normal and emergency situations. Prepares simple schematics, requests purchase of pumps and equipment.
• Instruct others regarding job site safety procedures and accident prevention.
• Performs general maintenance on lift facility grounds and buildings; painting, carpentry, concrete work, roofing and siding, plants and trims vegetation, and performs landscaping. Knows and uses various landscaping chemicals and fertilizers and maintains and installs various irrigation systems and controls. Operates various lawn equipment such as; string trimmers, edgers, blowers, push and rider mowers.
• Uses and operates generators, portable pumps for bypass pumping, snow removal equipment, safety equipment, such as lockout tag out, gas testers, A-frames, hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, airless sprayer, motors, pumps, trucks and other similar equipment as needed. Changes pumps and motors and hooks up portable generators in emergency situations. Uses drill press and oxyacetylene torch and operates overhead crane and other lifting equipment. Periodically makes own tools.
• Performs and instructs others on preventive maintenance and specialized maintenance and repairs on all pumps within the waste/stormwater systems.
• Assists with major projects and completes pre-assigned work orders with responsibility for accounting of time and materials. May review engineering plans and drawings.
• May perform the duties of a Wastewater Collections Maintenance Worker.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and three years' experience as a Wastewater Lift Station Maintenance Worker.
• Wastewater Collection Operator Grade III certification or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to perform heavy manual labor and lifting under extreme working conditions, in a confined area and in contact with untreated sewage.
• Ability to fit through a street opening (manhole).
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a small crew or several small crews.
• Working knowledge of waste water and storm water Lift Station maintenance and repair procedures.
• Possession of a valid Class A. Utah CDL drivers' license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Successfully complete a ten-year criminal background check to obtain an Airport SIDA badge.
• Ability to respond to emergencies including 24-hour callout and standby according to rotating schedule.
• Must comply with D.O.T. physical requirements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years experience in packing pumps, installing mechanical seals and bearings, pipe fitting, maintaining valves of all sizes, carpentry, plumbing and rigging.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment.
• Certification in safety engineering or an approved safety course.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Continuous pushing, pulling, or lifting heavy weights. Continuous difficult working conditions. Subject to year-round weather conditions and extreme hazards including continuous contact with raw sewage, biological and chemical waste and toxic discharges. Exposure to electrical hazards in wet conditions.
• Intermittent stress as a result of human behavior.

NOTE:
Persons employed in this position must pass a physical examination which shows the ability to perform heavy manual labor. Persons in this classification: 1) Are subject to callback and overtime. 2) Are subject to continual exposure to raw sewage and various types of disease. 3) Should consult with their physician on whether immunizations/vaccinations are advisable.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
$25.16 - $ 33.11
DEPARTMENT
Public Utilities
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Scheduled Hours:
40