Position Summary: To perform a wide variety of skilled work in the construction, replacement, repair, installation, and cleaning of the City's sanitary sewer, storm collection system, water distribution, water production systems, and related facilities. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing high-pressure combination cleaners and quick response truck. Work is performed with considerable independence under general supervision and is reviewed for results produced.
• Performs procedures for the proper and safe repair, maintenance, and cleaning of sewers through the safe and efficient use of jet sewer cleaning equipment.
• Completes routine maintenance and repairs as necessary to obtain maximum use of jet sewer cleaning equipment. 
• Maintains, repairs, and operates high-pressure water pumps and vacuum pipe equipment. 
• Follows established safety practices and care of equipment procedures. 
• Accepts and completes assignments within deadlines and demonstrates a commitment to established customer service standards.
• Responsible for on-call after-hours emergencies for sewer chokes, sewer line repairs, investigation of customer complaints, etc. on a rotating basis
• Confer with customers regarding service problems and report information obtained to supervisor
• Use flushing truck for hydro excavation
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
• Works with field crews to install/repair the wastewater collection and water distribution system
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of utility plans, equipment operation manuals, technical reference materials, and applicable operational procedures.
• Skill in operating flushing trucks and related equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to utilize tablet computers and electronic work order systems to document and process field activities.
• Ability to interpret and follow complex oral and written instructions, procedures, and technical documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel and the public while demonstrating professionalism and courtesy.