Job Description

Job Summary:

This role performs unskilled to skilled work in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines and related equipment for the Authority's wastewater collection system.

Responsibilities:

? Inspects and repairs sewer line breaks



? Investigates sewer for infiltration and flow



? Locates and inspects manholes



? Cleans sewer lines



? Ability to use common tools and learn more advanced tools use



? Ability to be used in all areas of the Conveyance system

Minimum Qualifications:

? High school graduate or equivalent



? Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines



? Understands the use of common hand tools



? Valid Georgia driver's license with a clean driving record preferred

Physical Requirements:

? Frequent walking, standing, stooping



? Ability to carry 50 pounds or more.



? Occasionally sitting, crawling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.



? Physical strength and endurance to perform manual labor for extended periods, possibly under adverse weather or working conditions.



? It may occasionally require climbing and may involve traveling over various terrain.



? Ability to grasp and hold.

Environmental Working Conditions:

? The position requires some exposure to working outside, insect bites/stings, poisonous plants, and possibly reptiles.



? Frequent exposure to dry conditions, high and low humidity, wetness, and inclement weather.



? Exposure to dust, outside work, sunburn, and moving objects (such as heavy equipment or road traffic)



? Occasional exposure to working over water or working at heights

? Exposure to chemicals includes, but is not limited to:

Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Motor Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Natural Gas, Exhaust fumes, Insecticides, Chlorine, Asphalt/Tar