Description

This is a senior, lead level position performing, assigning, and monitoring work.  Work involves leading a crew and participating in installing, maintaining, and repairing the municipal sewer conveyance system.  Work includes the operation of heavy equipment and necessary tools to repair and replace all aspects of the municipal sewer conveyance system. Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher-level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement.  Safety equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, reflective vest, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and other protective equipment are worn. Work may also involve substituting for a first line supervisor during periods of absence.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):

• Leads the work of a crew in construction activities and directs them in the use of machines, work methods, and safety procedures.
• Operates and maintains a variety of tools and equipment including, but not limited to, backhoe, trucks, crane truck, forklift, power tools, hand tools, etc.  Services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to equipment; compacts backfilled excavation using air, gasoline and hydraulic tampers.
• Operates sewer cleaning equipment including, but not limited to, power rodder, high velocity water jetting, and catch basin cleaning equipment.
• Leads the work of a crew to perform skilled construction work in the excavation of streets, alleys, parkways, curbs, and sidewalks, including back-fill and temporary patching or final restoration.
• Leads the work of a crew to install sewer mains to appropriate grade; makes point repairs on sewer mains which are in service.
• Leads the work of a crew to install, repair and maintain the City’s sewer conveyance system including pipelines, manholes and catch basins using all proper trenching and shoring equipment and confined space procedures as required.
• Leads the work of a crew to install precast concrete sections and adjustment rings to raise manhole structures to prescribed street level using masonry tools.
• Leads the work of a crew to clean and repair catch basins, inlets, and manholes, using hand and power tools.
• Leads the work of a crew to break asphalt and other pavement using hydraulic pavement breaker, air hammer, pick and shovel, using proper traffic control.
• Inspects manholes to determine condition and locate stoppage.
• Cuts sections of pipe with a cut-off saw to make the needed line repairs; replaces broken pipe sections and reconnects pipe sections, using pipe sleeves; inspects joints to ensure tightness and seal before backfilling.
• Measures distance of excavation sites, using tape measure, and marks outline of area to be trenched according to direction of supervisor.
• Services, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
• Provides information and prepares records showing manpower, equipment utilization, and disposition of materials.
• Communicates with supervisor and other workers using radio and telephone.
• May assist other divisions within the Public Works Agency as needed.
• Provides information to update sewer atlas maps.
• Plows snow and spreads salt on City streets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and must possess five (5) or more years of work experience with a water or sewer utility or other public utilities and/or heavy construction.
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License or a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes endorsement and a safe driving record.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a Confined Space Entry Certification within 18 months of employment and maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a Trenching and Shoring Certification within 18 months of employment and maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing and able to obtain an IDOT Flagger Certification within 18 months of employment and must maintain it as a condition of employment.
• Must be willing and able to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800 certification within 18 months of employment.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, materials, and technical equipment used in sewer line repairs.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and precautions connected with sewer conveyance system activities.
  • Ability to serve as lead worker of a crew involved with installations and repairs associated with sewer lines by effectively leading, guiding and training crew members; ability to lead employees and provide orientation to new employees and trainees as to the process, policy and procedures of performing the work.
  • Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment associated with sewer lines such as a ventilator, directional arrow boards, pavement breaker, tractors with front loader and backhoe, water pumps and generators, various saws, torpedo heaters, propane burners, chain snapper, jackhammer, air hand tools, and other necessary equipment while performing essential job duties.
  • Ability to schedule, assign and reassign work within the crew to meet deadlines established by the supervisor and to coordinate the work of the unit.
  • Ability to inspect the work of the crew and ensure that deficiencies are corrected.
  • Ability to keep records of the work performed, and materials, supplies and equipment used.
  • Ability to help co-workers resolve complex or difficult work problems.
  • Ability to operate small and large pieces of equipment in a safe and effective manner.
  • Ability to complete required reports in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work cooperatively with others.
  • Knowledge and use of computerized maintenance management software and GIS.
  • Ability to use City software as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:  
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions: Inside, the employee has protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from indoor temperature changes. Outside, the employee will have exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, and windy conditions caused by weather.  The employee may come into contact with water or other liquids.  The employee may also be exposed to environmental hazards including proximity to chemicals, loud noise levels, extreme temperatures, vibrations, poor lighting, fumes, wetness, gases, dirt, dust, noxious odors, mist, and poor ventilation. Ability to climb and crawl in deep holes, vaults, or manholes to inspect water and sewer infrastructure.
 
Employee travels between various City worksites and construction sites in order to accomplish position goals.
Ability to work in confined spaces.