Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks and operates a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in the maintenance, repair and construction of sewers and structures.

Essential Functions:

Performs a variety of tasks of increasing complexity and responsibility in areas including, but not limited to:

Clean sewer pipes, inlets, other MSD assets, and creeks. Investigate customer complaints and take corrective action
Repair, rebuild and/or replace sewer pipes, inlets, manholes, and catch basins
Locate and mark MSD assets, as needed
Interface with computerized maintenance management and mapping systems; enter data and provide updates and referrals for all computer generated work orders and services request (Maximo)
Operate a variety of common and specialty vehicles and equipment and a variety of specialty and hand tools
Enter structures as necessary to remove debris, investigate assets, repair deficiencies, and install equipment
Transport materials, tools, and equipment to jobsite
Place and remove shoring from excavations
Mix mortar and concrete, and hod bricks to assist bricklayer
Perform manual back-filling and proper compaction, and assist in restoring concrete or asphalt pavements damaged by excavations
Repair/replace fences, landscaping, trees, shrubbery, and sod, etc.
Meet the requirements of the training program as set forth by the Collection Systems Apprenticeship agreement.

Successful completion of the program will necessitate performing training duties in accordance with set District journeyman standards. In addition to performing the above duties, the trainee will become familiar with identifying problem severity, perform CDL pre-trip inspection, operate and maintain trucks and other equipment.

Additional Responsibilities:

May operate various motor vehicles, pumps, demolition saws and other power driven equipment.

May perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisors.

Physical Demands:

Stationary Position - Constantly
Move/Traverse - Constantly
Stationary Position/Seated - Rarely
Transport/Lifting - Constantly - 50 pounds
Transport/Carrying - Constantly - 50 pounds
Exerting Force/Pushing - Constantly
Exerting Force/Pulling - Constantly - 50 pounds
Ascend/Descend - Constantly
Balancing - Constantly
Position Self/Stooping - Constantly
Position Self/Kneeling - Constantly
Position Self/Crouching - Constantly
Position Self/Crawling - Constantly
Reaching - Constantly
Handling - Constantly
Grasping - Constantly
Feeling - Constantly
Communicate/Talking - Constantly
Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Coordination - Constantly

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!

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Collection Systems Technician Trainee I