Listing Summary

City of  Villa Rica

Job Title:  Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:  This position is responsible for manual work as a member of a maintenance crew and involves heavy physical labor in the sewer collection and wastewater plants.

Major Duties:

• Under direct supervision of the maintenance supervisor, repairs and maintains wastewater plant & pump station equipment;
• Assists in semi-skilled work by handling tools, carrying or lifting, performing simple repairs or running errands;
• Collects and disposes of debris, trash, etc. caused by job;
• Maintains and repairs equipment and tools
• Helps to remove grease from sewer pumping stations
• Maintains the grass and grounds around the sewer pump stations
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge Required by the Position:             

• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of the material commonly used in construction, maintenance and repair activities as related to assigned areas;
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety standards and practices applicable to work being conducted;
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and routine repair of equipment used in wastewater, some electrical knowledge is preferred
• Skill in performing various manual labor assignments as needed;
• Ability to perform general maintenance duties;
• Ability to perform general equipment/tool maintenance duties;
• Ability to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them out with general supervision;
• Ability to perform tasks involving heavy manual labor;

 

 

Supervisory Controls:  The maintenance supervisor or plant manager assigns work.  Work is spot-checked in progress and reviewed when completed for accuracy, nature and propriety of the final results.    

 

 

Job Title:  Wastewater Maintenance Assistant (continued)

 

Guidelines:  Guidelines include City and departmental safety policies and procedures, as well as supervisory instructions.  These guidelines are clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

 

Complexity:  The work consists of related sewer maintenance duties.

 

Scope and Effect:  The purpose of this position is to perform water and sewer heavy, manual labor in. Successful performance helps ensure safe and efficient Public Works services, as well as a positive public image for the City.

Personal Contacts:  Contacts are typically with co-workers.

Purpose of Contacts:  Contacts are typically accessed to exchange information and provide services.

Physical Demands:  The work is typically performed with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping.  The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects, equipment and material, climb ladders, and use tools or equipment requiring a moderate degree of dexterity.  

 

Work Environment:  The work is typically performed outdoors.  The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, irritating chemicals, machinery with moving parts, and occasional hot, cold or inclement weather.  This work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:  None.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Valid State of Georgia Driver’s License; proper combination of education and experience.

How to apply/contact 

www.villarica.org