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Home My WebLink AboutSenior MW - Wastewater CollectionUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Senior Maintenance Worker – Wastewater Collection Department: Public Works Division: Wastewater Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater / Wastewater Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 14 Job Number: 1414 Job Summary Under direction, serves as group leader to assigned work crews and participates in the maintenance and repair of sewer collection system. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Implements division goals, policies and procedures established by the Wastewater Superintendent. • Monitors, inspects, and evaluates the operation of the sewer collection system. • Schedules and evaluates maintenance activities for the sewer collection system and assigned work crews including crew assignment and locations. • Directs and trains assigned work crews; participates in the maintenance and repair of the sewer collection system. • Works closely with engineers, ﬁeld inspectors, and construction crews to coordinate the planning, installation, and repair of wastewater infrastructure. • Performs preventive maintenance to sewer collection system duplicate, checks for proper ﬂow, broken pipes, and general working condition. • Cleans sewer lines on a regular basis using jet truck, vacuum truck and other tools and techniques. • Performs sewer inspections with televising equipment and other tools and techniques. • Meets with utilities, contractors, and general public regarding sewer complaints (blockage, odors, pipe breaks). • Reviews Engineering plans and speciﬁcations for sewer projects; provides comments. • Observes, reviews, and evaluates new construction of sewers and lift stations; inspects existing rehabilitation and repair projects. • Provides locations for utility work and new construction, excavating, tree planting, fences, and other projects when work is performed in area of sewers. • Completes reports, maintains data, trains staﬀ, and enters information into computer system including GIS and Asset Management System. • Orders and purchases parts, supplies, and equipment as needed. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Coordinates equipment maintenance with the service department. • Reconciles purchase card statements. • Performs on-call duties; responds to emergencies of equipment failure at the Wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and collection system; enters log of complaints and work records into computer. • Coordinates with Engineers and other technicians in conducting inﬂow and inﬁltration studies with special techniques, procedures, and equipment. • Installs, maintains, and evaluates special equipment; prepares reports. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in wastewater and sewer collection system maintenance. • State of Iowa DNR Grade III Wastewater Operator certiﬁcate. Conﬁned space entry training. Forklift certiﬁcation required within two years of appointment. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon ﬁrst day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, IS 700 within two years of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • State of Iowa DNR Grade IV Wastewater Operator certiﬁcate. Competent person training in shoring and trenching. Association of Boards of Certiﬁcation Wastewater Collection certiﬁcate. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to eﬀectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and calculate capacities, ﬂows and quantities. • Ability to prepare written reports and logs, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to read and interpret technical materials and blueprints, speciﬁcations, electrical schematics, gauges, charts and data sheets, and government regulations. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to troubleshoot computers and mechanical equipment malfunctions. • Knowledge of City sewer collection system including location of manholes, ﬂow direction and ﬂow rate. • Knowledge of computerized record-keeping procedures. • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and mechanical maintenance methods. • Skill in organizing and directing multiple projects and work teams simultaneously. • Skill in the operation specialized equipment used in wastewater treatment processes. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance review. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, animals, and communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. 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