Town of Brownsburg
Wastewater Laborer
Town of Brownsburg, Brownsburg, Indiana, United States, 46112
Description
Principal Function:
The Wastewater Laborer is responsible for the maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewer Collection System.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to: Assist with all aspects of the department activities such as municipal lift stations, maintaining sewage and stormwater collection systems, operation of specialized equipment such as sewer televising system and jet/vac truck, building and ground repair and maintenance and wastewater treatment plant equipment repair and maintenance. Assist with ensuring wastewater system operations comply with related state laws, Town ordinances, and federal standards and regulations. Perform maintenance duties on the Town's wastewater collection system and lift stations. Clean sanitary/storm collection systems; operate vac truck to flush collection system; open clogs in lines; clean manholes, wet wells and lift stations. Conduct wastewater collection system locates; use and calibrate locating equipment; accurately read and interpret maps. Repair, maintain and ensure the security of manholes and pump stations; record flow rates and pump hours. Maintain detailed and comprehensive collection system installation, repair, and maintenance records. Assist with bio-solid disposal, such as loading trucks and hauling material off-site. Assist, as required, with updating sanitary sewer and storm maps. Assist, as required, with completing final sanitary and storm sewer utility inspections. Assist, as required, with the general maintenance of all Wastewater Department Buildings. Assist with investigations, audits, surveillance, monitoring, inspections, sampling, analyses, research, training, outreach, recognition, permits, enforcement, and all other pretreatment activities and programs. Assist with responding to inquiries and complaints regarding wastewater and related areas and initiate action to resolve valid complaints/requests. All other duties as assigned by the Field Supervisor or his/her designee. Requirements
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the Town of Brownsburg. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and one years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Class B CDL license with Airbrakes preferred. Previous experience working in municipal government is desired.
Knowledge,
Skills,
and Abilities:
Highly organized and detail oriented. Resourceful and creative. Analytical skills and problem-solving ability. Must exhibit professionalism and be effective working with customers, vendors, and employees. Skillfully convey information on a wide range of topics to a diverse target audience. Influencing and consultative skills are critical. Proficient with commonly used office software, including but not limited to: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, as well as telephone and internet communications. Ability to handle confidential information. Effective prioritization and time management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline driven environment. Strong initiative to strive for continuous accuracy, quality, and timeliness of information. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship-building and consistent demonstration of solid professional judgement. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. A genuine commitment to quality on behalf of the Town while building a culture committed to excellence is mandatory. Must have and maintain a verifiable Driver's License, demonstrated safe driving record, and remain insurable through the Town's liability insurance carrier if applicable.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently will stand; walk; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without an assistive device (greater weights may be required with the use of an assistive device). The employee occasionally will climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
This job operates primarily in the general community with moderate safety/health hazard potential. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
While the role follows a work schedule of 6:30AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday, this job will require work beyond these hours which may include weekends and holidays. Employee shall be on-call as required. Frequent in-town travel will be required.
The Town of Brownsburg recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
EOE M/W/Vets/Disabled
Principal Function:
The Wastewater Laborer is responsible for the maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewer Collection System.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to: Assist with all aspects of the department activities such as municipal lift stations, maintaining sewage and stormwater collection systems, operation of specialized equipment such as sewer televising system and jet/vac truck, building and ground repair and maintenance and wastewater treatment plant equipment repair and maintenance. Assist with ensuring wastewater system operations comply with related state laws, Town ordinances, and federal standards and regulations. Perform maintenance duties on the Town's wastewater collection system and lift stations. Clean sanitary/storm collection systems; operate vac truck to flush collection system; open clogs in lines; clean manholes, wet wells and lift stations. Conduct wastewater collection system locates; use and calibrate locating equipment; accurately read and interpret maps. Repair, maintain and ensure the security of manholes and pump stations; record flow rates and pump hours. Maintain detailed and comprehensive collection system installation, repair, and maintenance records. Assist with bio-solid disposal, such as loading trucks and hauling material off-site. Assist, as required, with updating sanitary sewer and storm maps. Assist, as required, with completing final sanitary and storm sewer utility inspections. Assist, as required, with the general maintenance of all Wastewater Department Buildings. Assist with investigations, audits, surveillance, monitoring, inspections, sampling, analyses, research, training, outreach, recognition, permits, enforcement, and all other pretreatment activities and programs. Assist with responding to inquiries and complaints regarding wastewater and related areas and initiate action to resolve valid complaints/requests. All other duties as assigned by the Field Supervisor or his/her designee. Requirements
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the Town of Brownsburg. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.; and one years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Class B CDL license with Airbrakes preferred. Previous experience working in municipal government is desired.
Knowledge,
Skills,
and Abilities:
Highly organized and detail oriented. Resourceful and creative. Analytical skills and problem-solving ability. Must exhibit professionalism and be effective working with customers, vendors, and employees. Skillfully convey information on a wide range of topics to a diverse target audience. Influencing and consultative skills are critical. Proficient with commonly used office software, including but not limited to: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, as well as telephone and internet communications. Ability to handle confidential information. Effective prioritization and time management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline driven environment. Strong initiative to strive for continuous accuracy, quality, and timeliness of information. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship-building and consistent demonstration of solid professional judgement. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. A genuine commitment to quality on behalf of the Town while building a culture committed to excellence is mandatory. Must have and maintain a verifiable Driver's License, demonstrated safe driving record, and remain insurable through the Town's liability insurance carrier if applicable.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently will stand; walk; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without an assistive device (greater weights may be required with the use of an assistive device). The employee occasionally will climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
This job operates primarily in the general community with moderate safety/health hazard potential. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
While the role follows a work schedule of 6:30AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday, this job will require work beyond these hours which may include weekends and holidays. Employee shall be on-call as required. Frequent in-town travel will be required.
The Town of Brownsburg recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
EOE M/W/Vets/Disabled