Pollution Control Aide

Salary Range:$47,903.18 -$47,903.18

 

Works under supervision of the assigned supervisor in the Public Works Division. Assists in conducting inspections of drainage systems or sewer lines and connected appurtenances, such as grease traps, clean-outs and siphons to determine repair needs throughout the City including streets, alleys, woods, and flood plain areas. Loads and unloads necessary equipment from truck. Removes manhole covers and inlet grates. Climbs into manholes and catch basins to place and retrieve equipment. Assists with the setup and disassembly of various equipment including positioning cameras in drains or sewer lines, samplers, flow meters, and smoke machines in areas. Dispenses appropriate chemicals per instructions from the Pollution Control Inspector if assigned to Environmental Inspections. Helps with the inspection of equipment to detect malfunctions and to perform routine maintenance services and tests. Adjusts and makes minor repairs to electronic and other inspection related equipment. Informs residents of work being performed in the area. Inspects channel lined and unimproved ditches as part of annual inspection operations if assigned. Drives vehicles to work site including camera vans, or pickup trucks. May ride in small boat to perform inspections during flood seasons if assigned.