Posted by MT OLYMPUS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

grates, etc.;   replaces or resets manholes as needed to bring them up to road grade;  may perform as a safety flagman during highway operations. Travels district collection system routes to monitor line condition;  observes system flow, may take flow meter readings, and removes debris and obstructions to prevent line back-ups and property damage. Drives and operates district heavy and technical equipment in the maintenance, construction, and repair of district main and lateral sewer lines, including backhoe/loader, jet flusher/vacuum, jet flusher/non-vac, rodder, TV truck;  drives and operates boom truck, dump truck(s), and water truck. Performs line cleaning and flushing;   may enter manholes to remove obstructions; utilizes various equipment and apparatus in the daily performance of projects, including early warning devices, harnesses, winch, gas detectors, pumps, compressors, compactor, and forklifts. Performs general and routine maintenance on assigned equipment;  assures compliance with all safety requirements related to various types of equipment. Performs building and grounds maintenance; participates in the loading of field data into computer applications as needed to retrieve information and statistics. Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.         Education and Experience:               A.         Graduation from a standard senior high school;   AND  B.         No experience necessary                      OR             C.         An equivalent combination of education and experience. 2.    &nb sp;    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools is required to install and maintain a pipeline.  Some knowledge of basic hygiene, basic automotive mechanics, and hydraulics. Ability to adapt to emergency or unusual situations;  tolerate weather extremes in the workplace;  communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;   perform strenuous manual labor; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public; lift 70 lbs. 3.         Special Qualifications Must work toward a Wastewater Systems Operator certification (at least grade I). Must obtain a valid Utah State CDL, including air brake and tanker endorsements. Must be willing to work shift schedules, on-call, and 24-hour standby.             Must obtain Flagman Traffic Control Certification.             Must obtain other certifications as required. WORK ENVIRONMENT Daily exposure to hazardous conditions such as working in traffic and around manholes;  daily potential for hazardous exposure to methane, hydrogen sulfide and chlorine gases; daily potential for hazardous exposure to oxygen deficient atmosphere;  daily exposure to seasonal changes and weather extremes;  daily potential for hazardous exposure to electrical shock, industrial wastes and raw sewage (containing pathogens such as typhoid, paratyphoid, dysentery, polio, tetanus, etc.);  daily exposure to moving parts and equipment such as pumps, motors, heavy equipment, etc.;  daily exposure to stressful environmental conditions such as dust, fumes, dampness, cold, heat and noise.