Previous plumbing or similar experience in wastewater collections.
Advanced knowledge of computers and technology used within the wastewater collections field.
Five years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater system maintenance, inspection, and/or construction is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required.
A Class A commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement is required within six months of employment.
A Class I Wastewater Collection System Operator certification and a NASSCO PACP/MACP certification are required within one year of employment.
The ability to work outside in heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind; perform standing, stooping, bending, walking, kneeling, crawling, and reaching; work on slick or uneven surfaces; lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; and work at heights and on ladders and stairs is required.
The ability to pass a criminal background check, driving record check, physical, drug screen, and agility screening is required.
Responsibilities
Conduct sanitary sewer inspections using closed-circuit television equipment and manhole scanners to assess and document PACP defects and asset conditions.
Inspect new construction, service connections, manholes, mainlines, and repairs to existing service lines and mains for compliance with City standards and project completion requirements.
Interpret wastewater and water system plans, specifications, and codes.
Identify, respond to, and resolve violations related to new service connections, collection mains, and service lines.
Evaluate system issues and recommend or implement corrective action.
Maintain accurate records by completing permits, inspection logs, reports, correspondence, and database updates in EnerGov and related systems.
Coordinate and schedule inspections, plumbers, and contractors.
Provide customer service and respond to citizen requests or odor complaints.
Support utility operations through preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
Safely operate vehicles, tools, and equipment while following City safety and operating procedures.
Perform on-call, overtime, snow operations, and independent and team-based work as required.
Provide quality videos, reports, and overall condition index scores to inform future rehabilitation and repair projects.
Locate services and assist other departments as needed.
Desired Qualifications
College-level coursework in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred.
INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTOR (Wastewater Collections) Pay range: $24.23/hour to $32.42/hour, depending on experience
The City of Olathe is currently accepting applications for an Infrastructure Inspector. As an Infrastructure Inspector, you’ll play a key part in making sure important wastewater collections infrastructure within the City of Olathe functions properly.
Do you want more out of your day than just punching a clock? We’re looking for a self-starter who has a passion for continuous learning. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about and care for maintain our collection system. We want you to apply that knowledge to help prevent infrastructure failures.
A typical day in this role includes routine prep work as you get ready for your day, using highly technical equipment utilizing CCTV equipment to view sewer lines with a camera, entering your findings into our system Cartegraph, Wincan, EnerGov and GIS, sending out related tasks for follow up, responding to citizen requests, or odor complaints, and locating services, assistance to other departments, among other things.
Qualified candidates have:
Previous plumbing or similar experience in Wastewater Collections
Comfort with advanced knowledge of computers and technology within the Wastewater Collections field
This position requires you to obtain a Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsement, along with a DOT medical certificate, within six months of being hired. You’ll participate in the City’s CDL Training Program. We help set you up for success! Passing the test is your responsibility but we have trainers available to help you every step of the way.
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Will participate in an on-call rotation
If offered this position you must pass:
Criminal Background Check
Driving Record Check
Physical
Drug Screen
Agility Screening
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Infrastructure Inspector I performs a variety of independent skilled work under general supervision in water and wastewater collection systems to track defects and report asset conditions. They are responsible for providing quality videos, reports and overall condition index scores to determine future rehab and repair projects by providing condition information to management. The Infrastructure Inspector I is part of a two-level career progression of Infrastructure Inspector I and II.
Key Responsibilities
Conducts sanitary sewer inspections using CCTV equipment and manhole scanners to assess and document PACP defects and asset conditions; inspects new construction, service connections, manholes, mainlines, and repairs to existing service lines and mains to ensure compliance with City standards and project completion requirements.
Interprets wastewater and water system plans, specifications, and codes; identifies, responds to, and resolves violations related to new service connections, collection mains, and service lines; evaluates system issues to recommend or implement corrective action.
Maintains accurate records by completing permits, inspection logs, reports, correspondence, and database updates in EnerGov and related systems; coordinates and schedules inspections, plumbers, and contractors and provides customer service that reflects positively on the City.
Supports utility operations through preventive and corrective maintenance activities, safe operation of a wide range of vehicles, tools, and equipment and adheres to City safety and operating procedures; performs on-call, overtime, snow operations, and both independent and team-based work as required.
Qualifications
Experience: Five years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in water or wastewater system maintenance, inspection and/or construction experience is preferred.
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. College-level coursework in construction management, civil engineering or a related field is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required. A class A commercial driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement is required within six months of employment. A certification as a Class I Wastewater Collection System Operator and a NASSCO PACP/MACP certification is required within one year of employment.
Environmental or Physical Demands: Work is mainly performed outside in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind. Will perform tasks that involve standing, stooping, bending, walking, kneeling, crawling, and reaching; may work on slick or uneven surfaces. May be required to lift and carry materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The position involves working at heights and climbing or descending ladders and stairs. Workers may also be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, or sanitary waste. May work in residential/public housing locations.