Job Description
JOB Performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of sewer mains, lines, connections, laterals and appurtenances; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class differs from that of the Sewer Maintenance Repairer II in that the Sewer Maintenance Repairer I performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of sewer mains, lines, connections, laterals and appurtenances; whereas the Sewer Maintenance Repairer II supervises and participates in sewer maintenance work. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.Cleans clogged sewer lines and outfalls;Installs connections to sewer lines;Cuts pipe and installs saddle wyes in tapping cast iron or clay sewer mains to install service laterals;Caulks joint with oakum and pours joint of lead or molten joint compound;Constructs reinforced concrete and brick masonry manholes including appurtenances;Repairs broken or leaking cast iron, concrete, or clay sewer mains by replacement or restoration, using lead, concrete, or hydraulic cement;Uses centrifugal pumps, air compressors, pneumatic tools, concrete mixers, mechanical blowers, sandblasting equipment, electric generators, power sewer-cleaning machines, and hand tools necessary in the maintenance and repair of sewers;Supervises the work of helpers.