Utilities Operator - Conveyance

Purpose of Position

Incumbent serves as Utilities Operator - Conveyance for the Utilities Department, responsible for maintaining / repairing wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems.

Essential Job Functions

Incumbent assists with the following essential job functions

• Performs labor and operating various vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Operates jackhammer, breaks loading and hauls old concrete, shovels and spreads stone and seals cracks, pours / forms concrete, and fills sink holes.

May perform repairs under live flow conditions at any given time while following OSHA protocols.

• Operates jetter truck / vacuum truck / combination truck. Assists with hydro excavating and / or vaccing out tanks. Recognizes and properly responds to changes in gauge readings.
• Pumps out stagnant tank stations, primary tanks, decanting tanks, starting / shutting down equipment, hosing walls and tanks, removing / cleaning grit dumpsters.
• Documents various tasks and maintaining spreadsheets, databases, mapping, and inventory as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of department buildings.
• Monitors and maintains lift stations and plant / lift station grounds.
• Responds to complaints, inquiries and requests.
• Assists with frequent inspections.
• Cleans / rods / flushes collection system lines and operates sewer camera and performs various tests.
• Televises city sewer lines.
• Verifies final inspections of sewer infrastructures.
• Performs tasks to return roads, sidewalks, and yards to original condition.
• Ensures proper placement of warning, detour, and related signs.
• Maintains vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Contacts appropriate sources in locating underground utility lines.
• Locates city structures to visually assure direction of flow and lines coming in and out of structures. Communicates with and educates property owners and their pets on their rights and needs to be present at the location.

Required to respond after hours to perform these duties as emergencies arise.

Collects wastewater samples, according to local, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements and dropping them off to lab personnel.

Assists with proper disposal of hazardous waste.

• Clears sewer easements of brush and tree growth, operating chain saws, hand saws, backhoe, excavator, shovels, bush hog, riding and push mowers, rakes, and trimmers.
• Orders and picks up parts and supplies, and / or delivers and picks up equipment for repairs.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Experience in a wastewater utility, or collection system, heavy equipment operator or job site construction crew preferred.

Possession of at least a valid Class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement within six months of hire in date.

Must remain insurable by the City of Noblesville's liability insurance carrier and maintain a safe driving record. (Refer to the Civilian Personnel Policy for additional information.)

Ability to make practical application of Department and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Ability to perform basic plumbing and electrical repairs and properly operate a variety of tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment.

Ability to make practical application of state, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, EPA wastewater treatment regulations and standard laboratory procedures.

Working knowledge of universal health precautions, the City's Bloodborne Pathogens Control Plan, the Utility's Written Safety Programs, and ability to apply such knowledge on the job to protect oneself from infection and injury.

Working knowledge of the City of Noblesville Employee Personnel Policy Handbook and ability to apply these regulations / standards to employment.

Ability to physically perform assigned duties, including hearing sounds / communication, close / far vision, standing / walking for long periods, climbing stairs, pushing / pulling / lifting / carrying objects weighingno more than 50 pounds, reaching, bending, crouching / kneeling, handling / grasping / fingering objects, depth perception, and periodically exerting continuous physical effort for long periods.

Working knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, ability to prepare reports and correspondence, and ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.

Ability to operate department technology, GIS software, and various computer programs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

Ability to read and interpret instruments, gauges, and dials; and stop / restart various plant equipment.

Ability to accurately prepare documents and maintain detailed records as required.

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and work with others in a team environment.

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, other city departments and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and / or evening hours, work other shifts as needed, and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight.

Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations.

Work Environment

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, supervisors, other City departments and the public for the purpose of exchanging and explaining information.

Incumbent reports directly to Utilities Manager - Conveyance.

Incumbent performs duties in a wastewater treatment plant, vehicle and outdoors involving hearing sounds / communication, close and far vision, standing / walking for long periods, climbing stairs, pushing / pulling / lifting / carrying objects weighing no more than 50 pounds, reaching, bending, crouching / kneeling, handling / grasping / fingering objects, depth perception, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials, traffic, noise, grease, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, vehicle and methane fumes, chemicals, electric currents, extreme temperatures and inclement weather.

Incumbent occasionally works on ladders and in confined areas, such as manholes, tanks, vaults, and pipes. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others.

Incumbent must wear City furnished uniforms and safety equipment including safety shoes.

Incumbent occasionally works extended, evening and / or weekend hours, work other shifts as needed, and occasionally travels out of town for training, sometimes overnight.

Incumbent serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.

This position is identified as having occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.