COLLECTION SYSTEM WORKER
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will perform maintenance, inspection, and disposal duties, to ensure security on wastewater collection systems and lift statements including; collection lines, junctures, pumps and motors, mains, lateral lines, sewer lines, and manholes. You will install, modify, repair, and maintain new and existing pipelines on main and lateral lines of the wastewater collection system. You will monitor and record lift station operation including; flow rates, pump hours, electrical and telemetry problems. You will interpret manufacturer specifications, shop manuals, or system histories to diagnose, repair, and maintain water treatment plant equipment. You will use equipment to determine concentration of hazardous gases and oxygen deficiencies in manholes and other confined spaces. You will drive and operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 26,000 pounds including a sewer cleaning trucks and forklifts, along with a variety of vehicles and equipment in the performance of daily duties. You will operate a government vehicle to travel to and from work sites, check pumping stations, haul chemicals, tools and equipment, or to make repairs. You will perform permit required confined space entries into wet wells, manholes, vaults, and other assigned areas.
What you need to qualify
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision. Duties include: The ability to assisting with maintenance of wastewater collection systems, reading blueprints, maps and specifications and maintaining detailed records. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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