Position Title: Wastewater Lift Station Worker (May Underfill to Trainee) Job Description: Reports to the lift station supervisor and/or lead worker and assists in the configuration, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of pumps used in Salt Lake City’s 72 Waste/Storm water lift stations and pump stations throughout the Waste/Storm water system varying in size from 1/4 hp. to 500 hp.; electric, diesel and natural gas engines and numbering over 190 pumps in the system. The pumps are critical to preventing backup of wastewater in customer’s basements or flooding from storm runoff. Position Salary Range: Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker Trainee + $20.18 Wastewater Lift Station Worker + $22.06 - $29.05 This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: + Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) + Dental, Vision and Life Insurance + Paid vacation and personal leave + Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment + Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) + A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) + Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker Trainee: Key Responsibilities: + Maintains and cleans sewer lines through the use of hand and power tools, high pressure equipment and mechanical rodders. + Inspects various sewer lines and systems with television equipment, in person and with sound equipment. + May locate lines with various types of electronic, manual and other types of equipment or through the use of maps, charts and plat information. May install sewer main connections and repair broken sewer lines. + Tests various lines with specialized equipment. May operate sealing equipment under close supervision. + Performs maintenance on sewer equipment and system. + Raises and seals manholes, including pouring of concrete, directing traffic away from work area and informing general public of sewer operations. + Inspects and maintains sewer pumping facilities. May clean pumps, fuel generators and perform maintenance duties inside or adjacent to pump stations. + May inspect and repair various types of small pumps (less than 25 horsepower), telemetry and electrodes. + Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: + High school diploma or GED equivalent, and one year paid work experience performing general maintenance or heavy labor. + Ability to perform heavy manual labor and lifting under extreme working conditions, in a confined area and in contact with untreated sewage. + Ability to fit through a street opening (manhole). + Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B. + Previous experience in wastewater system maintenance. CAREER LADDER: After six months of successful performance as a Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker Trainee, incumbent may be advanced to WW Collection Maintenance Worker I or WW Lift Station Worker provided incumbent possesses a valid Utah CDL and based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director approval. NOTE: Persons employed in this position must pass a physical examination which shows the ability to perform heavy manual labor. Persons in this classification: 1) Are subject to callback and overtime. 2) Are subject to continual exposure to raw sewage and various types of disease. 3) Should consult with their physician on whether immunizations/vaccinations are advisable. Wastewater Lift Station Worker: Key Responsibilities: + Performs preventive and routine maintenance of lift stations including motors, re-packing pumps, replacing mechanical seals, shimming pumps, sonic systems, variable frequency drives, set point controllers, plumbing and all other related facilities, both inside and outside. Responsible for job safety, such as vehicle placement, flagging requirements, and use of personal protective equipment. Assists electricians and telemetry personnel on general job-related tasks. + Reports to crew lead workers and supervisors, progress and problems of crews and assigned programs. May discuss specifications and make recommendations to lead workers or supervisors. + Assists in implementing new installations of pumps and peripheral equipment, including piping, and concrete work. Knowledge and use of wide variety of pump parts including shafts, seals, bearings, impellers, wear plates, shims, lip plates, check valves and air relief valves. + Performs general maintenance on department lift facility grounds and buildings including painting, carpentry, roofing, siding, plumbing and concrete work. Plants and trims vegetation and perform landscaping. Knows and uses various landscaping chemicals and fertilizers. Maintains and installs various irrigation systems and controls. Operates various lawn care equipment such as string trimmers, edgers, blowers, push and rider mowers. + Uses and operates generators, portable pumps for bypass pumping, safety equipment such as lock out tag out, gas testers, A-frames, hand, pneumatic and power tools, airless sprayer, oxy-acetylene torch and drill press. Operates overhead crane and other lifting devices. motors, pumps, and trucks. Changes pumps and motors and hooks up portable generators in emergency situations. Periodically makes own tools. Operates equipment, snow removal equipment, plows, and other similar equipment as needed. + Assists with major projects and completes pre-assigned work orders with responsibility for accounting of time and materials. + Operates specialized equipment such as dump trucks, frontend loaders, forklifts, compressors and related heavy equipment as required. May operate backhoe in the absence of the lead worker or in emergency situations or for training purposes. + May perform the duties of a Wastewater Lift Station Lead Worker in their absence. + Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: + High School Diploma or GED equivalent and 1-year experience in water or wastewater system maintenance. Six months’ experience as a SLC Public Utilities Department Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker Trainee may be substituted for the foregoing experience requirement. + Demonstrated ability to perform heavy manual labor and lifting under extreme working conditions, in a confined area and in contact with untreated sewage. + Ability to fit through a street opening (manhole). + Demonstrated knowledge of wastewater/storm water lift stations or water pump stations maintenance and repair procedures. + Possession of a valid Driver’s License or Utah Driving Privilege card. + Successfully complete a ten-year criminal background check to obtain an airport SIDA badge. + Possession of Wastewater Collection Operator Grade II certification or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire. WORKING CONDITIONS: + Continuous pushing, pulling or lifting of heavy weights. Continuously difficult working conditions; risk of bodily injury relatively great and could occur. Subject to year round outside weather conditions and extreme hazards, including continual contact with raw sewage, biological and chemical wastes and toxic discharges. + Intermittent stress as the result of human behavior. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. POSITION TYPE Full-Time POSITION SALARY RANGE Wastewater Collection Maintenance Worker Trainee + $20.18 Wastewater Lift Station Worker + $22.06 - $29.05 DEPARTMENT Public Utilities Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40 Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov . BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including: + Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) + HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required) + Dental, Vision and Life Insurance + City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) + A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) + Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services + Wellness clinic for employees and their families Paid Time Off + 12 vacation days to start + 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday + Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually + 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents + Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction VETERAN EMPLOYER: Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner. ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.