Department: Public Works
City of Syracuse residency is required for this position. If you are not a resident, you have six (6) months from your date of hire to establish residency.
Job Description
The work involves responsibility for leading and participating in the cleaning and maintenance of sewer mains and lines. Under general supervision of a higher level employee responsible for sewer maintenance, an employee in this class leads and participates in a variety of specialized manual tasks related to the maintenance of sewer mains and lines. Work involves seeing that schedules are met and that adequate supplies and equipment are on hand for the work. Assignments are received from a higher level employee who reviews the work through inspection. Direct supervision is exercised over a small number of Sewer Maintenance Workers I, Motor Equipment Operators and Laborers. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities
- Supervises and participates in the cleaning and maintenance of sewer mains and lines.
- Supervises and participates in the inspection of all City Sewer lines and mains.
- Operates and maintains all sewer equipment and tools including sewer-rodding equipment and jackhammer.
- Drives truck transporting crew and equipment to and from the job.
- Requisitions supplies and equipment.
- Maintains daily time records.
- Prepares and submits reports on work accomplished.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Good knowledge of the materials, equipment and methods commonly employed in cleaning and maintenance of sewer mains and lines.
- Good knowledge of the hazards and necessary safety precautions in sewer maintenance work and in working under extreme weather conditions.
- Some knowledge of effective supervisory techniques.
- Skill in the use of tools.
- Ability to assign and supervise the work of subordinates.
- Ability and willingness to do heavy manual work and to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
- Ability to read and interpret sewer maps and plans.
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of full time work experience in the maintenance and cleaning of sewer mains and lines or one (1) year in the non-competitive class status as a Sewer Maintenance Worker I or six (6) months as a Closed Circuit Television Attendant.
Special Necessary Requirement
When required to operate motor vehicles, employees must possess a valid non-CDL or CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle(s) being operated.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
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The City of Syracuse may conduct a criminal background check with regard to the employment sought.
Note: Anyone promoted to this position must undergo a trial period of no less than 30 workdays but not to exceed 90 workdays to ensure that such employee meets the minimum requirement of the position.