Environmental Collection System Technician I

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Education and Experience 
•    High school diploma or equivalent and two years of water distribution or wastewater collection experience. (Prefer two years of college or university courses in biology, chemistry, engineering or a related field)

Licenses and Certifications 
•    Must possess and maintain a Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) certification as a Collection System Operator Grade 1 within one year of hire, transfer, reclassification, or promotion. 
•    Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada State Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License, and may require special endorsements; e.g., air brakes, tanker, hazardous materials at the time of hire, transfer, reclassification, promotion, or the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada driver’s license within the state’s required time frame. 
•    Must possess and maintain Barricading Certification, Confined Space Entry Certification, IMSA Work Zone Safety or Traffic Control Certificate within one year of hire, transfer, reclassification, or promotion. 
•    Must pass a respirator fit test and respirator physical administered by the City’s Occupational Health Consultant. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•    Basic City, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulations related to storm and sanitary sewer regulations
•    Methods, practices, equipment, tools, and materials used in the inspection, cleaning, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems
•    Safety practices applicable to biohazard conditions and wastewater collection systems cleaning, maintenance and repair
•    Pumps and valves used in sewer lift pumping stations
•    Basic methods and use of hand and power tools, materials and equipment used in utilities maintenance and construction work
•    Safe work methods and pertinent safety regulations
•    Basic safety and first aid practices
•    Effective public service techniques
•    Safely and effectively operate all types of specialized wastewater collection system maintenance equipment
•    Perform heavy physical labor safely for extended periods
•    Work in confined spaces
•    Wear specialized breathing apparatus
•    Safely and properly set up work sites on public streets
•    Prepare and maintain a variety of routine system, equipment and work activity reports and records
•    Follow and understand oral and written instructions, including wastewater collection system maps, work orders, safety and operating manuals and a variety of policies, procedures, rules and regulations
•    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
•    Perform heavy and sustained manual labor
•    Effectively follow oral and written instructions
•    Learn and effectively perform work methods specific to the maintenance of wastewater collection systems
•    Follow work safety procedures and practices
•    Safely and effectively operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment
•    Operate vehicles while observing legal and defensive driving practices
•    Complete basic time and activity records and reports
•    Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the general public, co-workers, and those contacted during the course of work

This class specification may not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodations for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant as possible.
**NRS 286.042
NV PERS Official Policy 11.6

(Template Updated 10/07/2022)