The Fremont Sanitation District (FSD) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Field Tech I in the Collections Department. The Field Tech I-Collections is an entry-level position within the Field Tech – Collections series. This position will work under the general supervision of the Field Superintendent to perform maintenance and routine cleaning operations on the wastewater collection system.
These tasks are performed daily using a Vac-Con combination sewer cleaner truck, jetter truck, and other various support trucks and equipment. This position will regularly work 10-hour days Monday through Thursday with rotating on-call duty between shifts and on weekends and holidays. May also be required to work during emergency situations.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- One year of relevant experience
- Current valid Colorado Class “B” Commercial Driver License (CDL) or obtain within six (6) months of employment
- Class I Wastewater Collection Certification from the CCWP within one (1) year of hire
- Trench Safety Certification or obtain within (3) months of hire
- Certification for Confined Spaces must be obtained within (3) months of hire
Upon offer of employment, selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check, including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review.
Benefits:
- Membership in Colorado’s Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)
- Fully paid employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, long- and short-term disability, and life insurance
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Voluntary 401K and 457b plans
- Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave benefits
- 4/10 work schedule
If you possess the above qualifications and are interested in applying for this position, please visit our website at www.fsd.co or contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected]. Applications must be mailed or hand-delivered to 107 Berry Parkway, Canon City, or emailed to [email protected]. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis, with the first review of applications occurring on August 8, 2024. This job posting may close at any time after the position has been posted for a minimum of 5 days. Fremont Sanitation District is an EOE.
- Position Title: Field Tech I - Collections
- Department: Wastewater Collection System (02)
- Supervisor: Field Superintendent
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: The Field Tech I-Collections is an entry-level position within the Field Tech – Collections series. This position will work under the general supervision of the Field Superintendent to perform maintenance and routine cleaning operations on the wastewater collection system. These tasks are performed daily using a Vac-Con combination sewer cleaner truck, jetter truck, and other various support trucks and equipment.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in construction or maintenance.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- Current valid Colorado Class “B” CDL or obtain within (6) months of hire.
- Class I Wastewater Collection Certification from the CCWP within (1) year of hire.
- Trench Safety Certification or obtain within (3) months of hire.
- Certification for Confined Spaces or obtain within (3) months of hire.
Employment Requirements:
- Upon offer of employment, will be subject to a pre-employment background check, including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review.
- CDL Required positions shall be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol testing program that fulfills the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 382 for Commercial Driver’s License holders upon offer of employment.
- Employee will be required to successfully pass (100%) a safety-related test conducted by the District within (3) months of employment.
- Employee will be required to successfully pass (100%) a construction certification test within (30) days of hire.
- All employees of the District will be required to follow all rules and guidelines as outlined in the District’s Personnel Manual and Safety Manual and programs.
- This is a safety-sensitive position which will be subject to the District’s random drug/alcohol testing policy.
- Regular attendance and punctuality are essential to this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The listed duties are essential job functions that the position has been created to perform. The list of duties is not exhaustive, and employee may be called upon to perform other duties and special assignments which may be outside of the primary areas of employment.
- Performs wastewater collection system maintenance and cleaning utilizing equipment, materials, and tools required to complete related tasks.
- Drives and operates controls on a combination Vac-Con or jetter truck to clean sewer lines.
- Performs and assists in the tapping of sewer main for residential/commercial connection.
- Assists in guiding a small television camera through sewer lines to diagnose problems and determine what types of equipment or repairs will be needed.
- Maintains vehicle safety records as required.
- Operates sewer maintenance, inspection, and cleaning machine and tools, including but not limited to hydraulic sewer cleaning machines, various types of pumps, air compressor & pneumatic tools, electric generators, electronic locating devices, ventilators, traffic control devices, and hand tools.
- Provides clear and timely reports about conditions of the wastewater collection system that require corrective action.
- Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations, recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
- Assists collections and construction crews when needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The necessary knowledge, skills and abilities described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Primary functions of this job. Employees must adequately meet or exceed expectations relating to specific job performance standards as outlined by the District.
- Knowledge of confined space entry procedures.
- Knowledge of wastewater collection systems.
- Able to work in all types of terrain (grass, gravel, ditches, etc.), all types of environments (construction sites, highways, industrial, private property, prison complexes, etc.), and all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to concentrate on detail despite interruptions or other distractions.
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise oral and written form.
- Accurately use basic arithmetic to correctly calculate volume, quantities, and do similar calculations.
- Ability to read and correctly interpret sewer system maps.
- Must have good working knowledge of, and proficient skill to operate, all equipment used for the cleaning and maintenance of wastewater collections systems, including but not limited to the following: Hydraulic sewer cleaning machines, various types of pumps, air compressor & pneumatic tools, electric generators, electronic locating devices, ventilators, traffic control devices, single axle and tandem axle trucks, and hand tools.
- Ability to use computer hardware/software.
- Thorough understanding of, and ability to follow District Rules and Regulations, personnel policies, and safety policies/procedures.
- Understanding of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
- Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with industry officials, customers, co-workers, and those that conduct business with the District.
WORKPLACE CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors. Outside tasks are required in all-weather conditions, often in close contact with wastewater. Strong odors are frequently present at worksites. Working in confined and close spaces is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work is performed in potentially hazardous environments such as electrical, infectious, and mechanical hazards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Typical requirements are:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; employee is occasionally required to have the ability to use the sense of smell.
- Frequently remove and replace manhole lids, weighing approximately 100 lbs, using a manhole cover removal tool and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the physical strength and dexterity to operate various power tools.
- Must have the physical strength and dexterity to shovel gravel, dirt, sand, and asphalt, etc. up to 5 hours per day. Must be able to enter and exit equipment as often as 20 times per day. Employee may be required to report during non-scheduled hours.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
The employee must have the abilities and skills to safely, efficiently and productively operate the following items such as: Vehicle, hand and power tools, computer, compactors, demolition saws, jack hammers, hydraulic sewer cleaning machines, various types of pumps, air compressor & pneumatic tools, electric generators, electronic locating devices, ventilators, traffic control devices, single axle and tandem axle trucks, and hand tools, and other equipment used in wastewater collection system functions.
WORK STATUS
This is a full-time position with a 40 hour per week schedule. Hours are normally 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday with rotating on-call duty between shifts, and on weekends and holidays. May also be required to work during emergency situations. Scheduling may vary depending upon workload. Flexibility to work additional hours when needed is required. May also be required to work during emergency situations.
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.