Posting Number 3629P Position Title Collections Assistant - 955 (Sewer & Stormwater) Department Utilities Job Code 02587 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Local 955 Division SEWER Job Description Summary The purpose of this job is to perform manual and semi-skilled work operating a variety of hand tools and light motorized equipment to assist with cleaning, inspecting, and repairing sewer and storm lines and systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description * Maintains sewer system; assists with cleaning, inspecting, and responding to requests for service. * Assists repair crew with structural repairs and hydro-excavation operation. * Operates hand and power tools. * Maintains lawns, sidewalks and parking areas. * Picks up and delivers supplies, parts, and materials. * Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. * Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities * Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction * Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information. * Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations. Fiscal Responsibility * Position has no fiscal responsibility. Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and Experience * High School diploma or equivalent. * No experience required Licenses or Certifications * Valid driver's license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Knowledge of: * Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment related to building trades. * Safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of motorized equipment and hand/power tools. Skill in: * Navigating and reading maps. * Operating motorized equipment and performing routine equipment maintenance. * Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience. * Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding. * Developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to: * Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems. * Operate a sewer jet truck, closed circuit television truck, and easement machine. * Perform heavy manual labor. * Use and maintain hand and power tools. * Retain information provided verbally and in writing. * Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. * Focus on tasks. * Work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night. Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment: Outdoor environment - Frequently or Often Street Environment ( near moving traffic) - Frequently or Often Construction Site - Frequently or Often Confined Space - Sometimes Vehicle - Frequently or Often Shop Environment - Frequently or Often Right of way environment - Frequently or Often Exposures: Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Sometimes Communicable diseases - Frequently or Often Moving mechanical parts - Frequently or Often Fumes or airborne particles - Frequently or Often Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances - Sometimes Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) - Frequently or Often The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. * This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk. * Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. * Incumbent required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor. Hours/Days Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Stand-by duty is a requirement of the position. Stand-by is typically a week at a time and occurs approximately eight to ten times per year. Starting Salary $15.00 per hour to $21.90 per hour (minimum to maximum - commensurate with training and experience) Pay Grade 101 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 08/20/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489) TTY: 711 (MO RELAY) THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program