Flow Monitoring Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots flow and level monitoring equipment including meters, sensors, and cables to evaluate and improve the performance of the Sewer District's wastewater collection system and stormwater system. Assists with the creation of graphs, trends, and reports from the monitoring, survey, and field data. Verifies and ensures integrity and quality of data. Utilize survey and GPS collection equipment to collect and assemble data. Reviews, evaluates, and responds to Ohio Utility Protection Service notices as directed. Maintains, updates, and categorizes documents. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots level and flow monitors, including meters, sensors, and cables, to provide data and assists with the evaluation of the operational condition of various combined sewer regulators, outfalls, sanitary sewers, combined sewers, and stormwater conduits and streams.

- Utilize survey and GPS collection equipment to collect and assemble data such as elevations, grades, and references to support Collection System and Stormwater projects.

- Assists with documenting and calibrating monitoring equipment. Creates maps, charts, and graphs using the appropriate computer software.

- Reviews, evaluates, and responds to Ohio Utility Protection Service notices as directed. Locates, identifies, and marks Sewer District underground utilities before any excavation. Researches survey data and property ownership records. Locates and evaluates reference material.

- Perform field inspections as needed to collect data to support operational activities.

- Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Candidate must possess a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent.

Coursework toward an associate degree or trade school certificate or diploma is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess one (1) year of work experience in wastewater collection or stormwater systems. Experience with ESRI based software such as ArcGIS preferred but not required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

- Candidate must possess a valid state of Ohio driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the Sewer District's acceptable guidelines.

- The successful candidate must possess a valid Class I State of Ohio Wastewater Collection System Operator certificate OR achieve Class I Operator-In-Training status within thirty-six (36) months of being placed in the position.

- Candidate must obtain a certificate of completion of the Red Cross Standard Multimedia First Aid Course and C.P.R. certification within six (6) months of employment and be recertified as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office Excel and Word software. Knowledge of AutoCAD/Geographic Information Systems/Land Surveying software is preferred.

- Candidate must possess the ability to understand and follow verbal, written, and diagrammatic instructions.

- Candidate must have the ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.

- Candidate must possess effective written and verbal communication, organizational skills and decision-making abilities.

- Candidate must possess the ability to effectively plan, coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources.

Ray Range: USD, Commensurate with Experience

$24.71 - $29.64 per hour

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

During the course of performing the essential functions of this position the employee must be able to compare, compute, analyze, synthesize, copy, compile, and coordinate. Ability to communicate while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills is required. Physical work will need to be performed, such as standing, sitting, balancing, kneeling, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, fingering and talking. Ability to lift up to 90 lbs., however manhole covers can exceed 100 lbs. Therefore, the use of a lifting dolly with a magnet(s) is required. Position will require visual demands of near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision and accommodation. While performing the duties of the position, the employee must be able to spend up to 80% of time outdoors and may experience exposure to very loud noise, extreme weather, atmospheric conditions, vibrations, hazards, restricted working environment and wet and/or humid conditions wearing required personal protective equipment including respiratory protection and breathing apparatus. Hearing and respiratory protection is required.

Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.