CITY OF FLINT
Position Description
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| Class Title: | Sewer Cleaner |
| | | Effective Date: | 11/16/2008 |
| | Bargaining Unit: | Local 1600 |
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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
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Performs semi-skilled manual labor in the maintenance and repair of sewers; performs related work as required.
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
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Works under the immediate supervision of an employee of higher grade who makes assignments and inspects work for conformance to standards.
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assists in removing roots and other obstructions from sewer lines using special equipment; cleans manholes, storm drain basins and other sewer structures.
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Removes and replaces manhole covers; assists during flushing operations and observes flow within the pipelines.
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May assist in the repair and replacement of broken pipe and sewer mains; raises and lowers manhole frames according to road grades.
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May drive sewer cleaning equipment, dump trucks, and other sewer maintenance equipment; performs routine maintenance on sewer equipment and the collection system.
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May be required to stand by and respond to emergency calls.
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MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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Six months of paid experience in performing heavy manual labor.
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Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions, and to record vital information.
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Ability to perform strenuous manual labor under adverse conditions associated with collection system maintenance.
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Ability to meet the physical, mental and visual standards of the job.
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Ability and willingness to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions and to perform work which is generally out of doors.
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Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety to one's self, other persons and equipment.
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Ability to enter manholes and enclosed structures without restrictions and reservation.
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NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License at time of appointment.
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Ability to obtain a valid State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License Type B with "N" endorsement within six (6) months of appointment.
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Ability to obtain confined space training within six months of appointment.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, traffic, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb ladders; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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