Sewer and Drainage Service Worker Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/toledooh/jobs/newprint/2418983) Apply  Sewer and Drainage Service Worker Salary $47,359.52 - $49,851.36 Annually Location Toledo, OH Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2024-00644 Department Public Utilities Division Sewer and Drainage Services Opening Date 02/06/2025 Closing Date 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision performs work of routine difficulty in a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks related to the cleaning and repair of storm and sanitary sewers; performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS + Sets up traffic patterns and signs as directed; breaks up concrete or asphalt using a jackhammer. + Digs down to damaged sewer inlet, basin, manhole or pipe; assists in installing trench protection. + Removes debris and broken sections of sewer; assists with brick and cement repair work on sewers, catch basins and manholes. + Assists in setting up and operating sewer cleaning equipment and drag machines. + Enters manholes to conduct inspection, cleaning or repair of sewers as needed. + Loads and unloads tools and materials needed for repairs, and removes debris from work sites. + Sets up and operates pumps to remove water from sewers and excavations. + Backfills around structures. + Sets forms for and pours and finishes concrete for repairs. + Uses a variety of hand and power tools such as shovels, picks, jack-hammers, concrete saws, soil compaction equipment and star drills. + Perform routine cleaning, maintenance and/or repairs on simple equipment, buildings and premises. + Performs routine cleaning on storm sewer outlets, ditches and culverts; assists with set-up, operation and clean-up of sewer televising equipment. + Assists with set-up, preparation, application and clean-up of pipe patching; assists with set-up, preparation, application and clean-up of grouting processes. + Drives a variety of vehicles with and without trailers as required. + May provide work direction and training to lower-level workers and/or seasonals. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: + Methods, tolls and equipment used in removing sewer line obstructions and repairing sewers + The hazards and safety precautions of the work + Basic math + Safe driving practices Skill in: + Working under varying weather conditions and unpleasant surrounding and in restricted or confined work areas + Using hand tools and operating power equipment and tools + Following directions Ability to: + Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS + Ability to read at the eighth (8th) grade level and two (2) years of manual labor work experience which includes the use of hand and pneumatic tools. ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Must be easily able to lift objects weighing up to approximately ninety (90) pounds. Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restrictions as to the operation of vehicles with air brakes. (Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred) Must be able to enter manholes and become Confined Space Entry certified. CSE certification must be maintained during length of employment. Position assignment may require the ability to wear self-contained breathing apparatus and work in confined spaces. PLEASE NOTE: As of February 5, 2025, the Civil Service Commission hastemporarilywaived the requirement to possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) upon hire. Applicants will have nine (9) months to obtain their Class B Commercial's Driver's License (CDL). PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS + None PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described within this job description 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 the essential functions. In this position, the employee will occasionally stand and frequently walk and sit. The employee will occasionally lift, push, pull, drag and/or move up to 100 pounds. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crawling, and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally work indoors and outdoors. This employee will have to travel to multiple worksites continuously. The noise level in the work environment is very loud. This employee will occasionally work in conditions where fumes, poor ventilation, mists, and gases are present. This employee will be exposed to dust constantly. If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500. Class Code: Sewer and Drainage Service Worker (3510) The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees. Health Insurance The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services. Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code. Group Life Insurance City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code. Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio. OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary. For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/ Deferred Compensation & 401(K) The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral. Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels. For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp 401(k) The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k). Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations. Roth 401(k) The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan. Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service. 01 Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo? + Yes + No 02 If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division. 03 What is your highest level of education? + 10th Grade + 11th Grade + High School Diploma or G.E.D. + Some College + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + Doctorate Degree + None of the above + Other 04 Do you possess a valid commercial driver's license (CDL)? + Yes + No 05 If you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please list the specific endorsements. 06 How many years of manual labor work experience which includes the use of hand and pneumatic tools do you have? + Four (4) or more years of experience + Three (3) years but less than Four (4) years of experience + Two (2) years but less than Three (3) years of experience + One (1) year but less than Two (2) years of experience + Less than One (1) year experience + No experience Required Question Employer City of Toledo Address One Government Center Ste 1920 Toledo, Ohio, 43604 Phone 419-245-1500 Website http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email