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Stormwater Collection Operator Apprentice

Ongoing

Department(s): Public Works and Utilities

Location: Pittsburg, KS

POSITION SUMMARY
The Stormwater Collection Operator Apprentice assists the Stormwater Collection Operator 1 or 2. Performs manual labor accomplishing all tasks associated with the maintenance, cleaning, repairs, construction, inspections and installation work in and on the stormwater collection system. The apprentice’s primary duties are for work associated with the stormwater management plan, the NPDES permit, and MS4 program. This position is a probationary position to assess employee’s ability to receive and follow instruction. The probationary period also allows employee time to complete necessary certification and trainings before being classified as a stormwater collection operator 1. This position reports to the stormwater Collections Superintendent. Perform daily required service checks on equipment to be used for the day including checking and filling; fluids, pressures, and grease points. Cleaning machinery as necessary. Ensures that equipment is operating correctly and reports any suspected malfunctions or safety issues. The primary duties of work are performed outdoors and may include working in adverse weather conditions. Work may involve 24-hour availability during emergency situations. This will include overtime and call back situations as required. Work in confined spaces and trench excavations as required. The job position summary, duties and responsibilities are not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or competencies with this job. Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Review the attached complete job description for a list of duties and responsibilities and qualifications.


Requirements

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Work to obtain Kansas Commercial Driver’s License Class A – (6 months from hire date)
a. Air Brake Endorsement
b. Tanker Endorsement – may be optionally required
c. Automatic Transmission
d. Standard Transmission – may be optionally required
3. Obtain OSHA 10-hour certification (1 year from hire date)
4. Will complete one year of on the job training minimum
5. Work to obtain certification in: (max 3 years from hire date)
a. Wastewater Collections Class I certification issued by Association of Boards of Certification. Equivalent – Kansas Department of Health and Environment Wastewater Treatment Class I Operator Certification or another state recognize certification of equivalency
b. National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification: Core Curriculum
c. National Center for construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification: Pipelayer – Level 1
6. Basic competencies using micro-soft products such as outlook, word, and excel.
7. Basic competencies to utilize smart phones, tablets, and computers for communicating, corresponding, and processing work orders.