Sewer Conveyance Tech I

Compensation Philosophy:

The Macon Water Authority (MWA) compensation philosophy states that the starting salary for each pay grade will be competitive and fair based on the minimum requirements of each position. For candidates with a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience above the minimum requirements, MWA has the ability to offer a starting salary between the minimum and mid-point, with a possibility of a salary closer to the mid-point.

Job Summary:

This role performs unskilled to skilled work in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines and related equipment for the Authority’s wastewater collection system.

Responsibilities:

Inspects and repairs sewer line breaks
Investigate sewer for infiltration and flow
Locates and inspects manholes
Cleans sewer lines
Ability to use standard tools and learn more advanced tools use
Ability to be used in all areas of the Conveyance system

Minimum Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent
Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the maintenance and repair of sewer lines
Understands the use of standard hand tools
Valid Georgia driver’s license with a safe driving record

Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking, standing, stooping
Ability to carry 50 pounds or more.
Occasionally sitting, crawling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
Physical strength and endurance to perform manual labor for extended periods, possibly under adverse weather or working conditions.
It may occasionally require climbing and may involve traveling over various terrain.
Ability to grasp and hold.

Environmental Working Conditions:

The position requires some exposure to working outside, insect bites/stings, poisonous plants, and possibly reptiles.
Frequent exposure to dry conditions, high and low humidity, wetness, and inclement weather.
Exposure to dust, outside work, sunburn, and moving objects (such as heavy equipment or road traffic)
Occasional exposure to working over water or working at heights
Exposure to chemicals includes, but is not limited to, Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Motor Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Natural Gas, Exhaust fumes, Insecticides, Chlorine, Asphalt/Tar