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Job Code: | 2024235 |
Posted On: | Tuesday, 13th August 2024 |
Category: | Regular Full Time |
Department: | Utilties/WPCM |
Shift: | 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Straight (8), may vary depending on need |
Location: |
Fort Wayne, IN 200 E. Berry Street |
Pay Rate: | $23.4865 - $32.8810 per hour |
Job Description: |
SUMMARY Under the general supervision of a WPCM/STM supervisor and the direct supervision of the Cleaning Supervisor, incumbent operates jet flusher and associated equipment to clean sewer lines, inspects and makes adjustments to machinery, if required, and prepares related reports on functions of the jet flusher. Incumbent will also use chemicals to reduce the build up of grease and root intrusion in the collection system. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with City and department policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Incumbent acts as working leader in routine tasks involving one (1) employee. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS Good communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with chemicals following specific directions. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Incumbent’s work consists of semi-routine work requiring some decision making on isolated problems. Stressful situations are irregular, but present. Incumbent is responsible for following any and all safety procedures and regulations set forth by the department and must record and maintain certain kinds of data about the use of the truck and the projects that the truck is used for. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS New employees hiring into this position will be required to have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Beginners Permit with Tanker endorsement. New employees must obtain a regular CDL class B with Tanker endorsement within their first 90 days. All existing employees must have and maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class B with Tanker endorsement. 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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly 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 ability to adjust 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 functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. |
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