Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Collection System Technician (also known as Sewer Maintainer) is to maintain the Sewer System Infrastructure including assessing the condition of the sanitary sewer collection system, identifying problems and determining appropriate corrective actions, and operating specialized equipment to clean and repair sanitary sewers and manholes.

Quick Facts about this Position

• Starting hourly rate of $22.37 - $25.94 depending on related qualifications
• Standard hours are 6:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Paid training
• Excellent benefits include starting vacation accrual of 15 days per year, 3 personal holidays upon hire, generous sick leave accrual, and 10 paid holidays
• Any work in excess of 8 hours per day is considered overtime (paid at 1 1/2 times regular rate of pay)
• Receive $230 for each week designated on-call

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and report collection system condition and failures noted during cleaning and TV inspection of sewer mains, and determine correction procedures as necessary.
• Operate equipment including high pressure sewer cleaner (jetter), vac-truck and various attachments, rodder, trenchless rehab system, sewer televising inspection system, front end loader, skid steer, fork lift, dump truck, sludge spreader, flushing tanker, air compressor, jackhammer, and concrete saw.
• Operate heavy equipment hauling and land applying bio-solids.
• Cut and remove roots and other debris from sewer mains using specialized equipment.
• Assist in the repair or replacement of sanitary sewer lines, force mains, manholes, and in-line sewer valves.
• Use and maintain safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), and determine appropriate safety equipment and PPE per assigned task.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repair of all equipment and attachments including changing oil, greasing, hydraulic line changes and changing cables.
• Perform inspection, document deficiencies and report information regarding condition of sewer lines and manholes.
• Assist personnel checking and maintaining sewage lift stations.
• Assist Wastewater Plant personnel in the general maintenance of the Wastewater Plant.
• Utilize a computer and required software to store, view, and analyze video and other information.
• Perform confined space entries. Work in confines spaces such as manholes and pump stations, in accordance with OSHA standards and City policies.
• Locate sewer mains in response to Diggers Hotline requests.
• Perform related work as required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Employee in this position is required to assist with work in other departments as needed, such as snowplowing for Public Works, repairing water main breaks for Water Distribution, or other work as deemed appropriate, etc.
• Employee in this position is required to be able to physically perform all duties outlined in the job description as well as all assigned assisting work as referred to in above paragraph.
• Employee in this position is required to answer and respond to emergency call-ins as necessary, and be available to be on-call on a rotational basis.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements
Upon Application:

• High School Diploma or equivalent training and experience, and
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restrictions on air brakes.

Upon Hire:

• Ability to obtain Tanker (N) endorsement for CDL within three (3) months of hire, and
• Ability to obtain a State of Wisconsin Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire, and maintain throughout employment, and
• Ability to obtain and maintain Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource certificate (WAC NR114) for the Sanitary Sewage Collection System (SS) within 18 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A with tanker (N) endorsement Commercial Driver's License without restrictions on air brakes issued by the State of Wisconsin.
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource certificate (WAC NR114) for the Sanitary Sewage Collection System (SS) .
• Experience in construction, maintenance, or repair or municipal sewer collection systems or municipal water distribution systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Physically able to perform heavy manual work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of conventional and specialized large and small vehicles and construction equipment typically used in sewer system maintenance.
• Knowledge of the proper methods, tools, materials and equipment used for the repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer collection systems.
• Availability to be on 24 hour call to respond to emergencies. Must be able to report to job within a reasonable time in such instances.
• Ability to do manual labor. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 125 pounds.
• Ability to use a tablet or PC to navigate the City GIS system and related computer software. Ability to understand and operate equipment control panels.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills for operating sewer inspection camera equipment.
• Ability to cooperate and communicate with other members of the staff, supervisor and public.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to follow directions and complete work and establish priorities.
• Ability to interpret a map and written directions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with staff and the public.

Physical and Working Environment
Employee performs standard activities requiring physical effort. The duties of the job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting objects weighing up to 125 pounds, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing/listening (perceiving sounds in order to understand signals such as spoken directions, warning alarms, or requests for information), seeing/observing, bending/twisting (of the neck, back, or torso in order to reach, lift, tend machines, move materials, etc.), reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction in order to push, pull, or grasp an object or control), feeling (using the sense of touch in fingers, hands, or other body parts to sense the position or quality of objects) and climbing (ascending or descending steps, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, or machines). Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; and distinguish objects clearly at 20 inches or less with glasses, if needed.

The employee may be exposed to disagreeable elements of high and low outdoor temperatures. The employee may be exposed to repetitive activities; intense or continuous noise; dirty environment; poor illumination; chemical hazards, and air contamination. The use of personal protection equipment (PPE) may be required, as there is significant exposure to hazards and conditions where there is a possible danger to life, health, or bodily injury, which may include mechanical, electrical, air contamination, and heights. May be required to work in a physically confined worksite with cramped, small or restricted workplace making it difficult to stand, sit, or walk.

Additional Information
IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not* be considered.*
When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses.* References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.*

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
The starting hourly rate for this position is $22.37 - $25.94 DOQ. The full salary range is $21.08 - $29.52 per hour. This position is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime. Overtime for this position is defined as work in excess of eight (8) hours per day.

The regular schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 6:50 AM to 2:50 PM with a 20 minute paid on-site meal break.

Candidates hired to this position must be available to respond to emergency calls when needed outside of normal work days/hours. Employees in this position who are called back into work outside their regular work schedule receive a minimum of two (2) hours of pay for such work or pay for the actual time worked, whichever is greater.

Candidates must be available to be part of the weekly on-call rotation schedule. Employees receive a flat rate of $230 for each week they are on-call.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone (715) 261-6630 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.

If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act

The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Wausau offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits as follows:

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending for Health and Dependent Care
• Annual Biometric Health Screenings - free to employees under the health plan
• Optional Life Insurance
• Optional Long Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness Insurance
• Optional Accident Insurance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program - Available to all employees and family members at no cost to the employee
• Paid Leaves
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• Personal Holidays
• Perfect Attendance
• Sick Leave

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,529.60 - $61,401.60 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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