<p>About the Position</p> <p>This Collection System Services Technician position is primarily responsible for utility locating to identify and mark underground sewer infrastructure to prevent damage during excavation and construction activities. This includes using specialized equipment and GIS mapping tools to locate the District's collection system assets. Additionally, this role will be cross-trained in all other areas of Collection System Services (CSS) to support wastewater flow monitoring, sewer maintenance, and related duties as needed.</p> <p>The Collection System Services Technician works under the general direction of the Collection System Services Supervisor Who We Are Established in 1930 to protect the lakes and streams of the upper Yahara watershed, the District is a wastewater collection and treatment utility serving about 429,000 people in 24 Madison-area owner communities covering about 187 square miles. Organized as a municipal corporation, the District is governed by a nine-member Commission appointed by the communities we serve. The District owns and operates 145 miles of pipe and 18 regional pumping stations that convey approximately 37 million gallons of wastewater to the Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant daily. Through the treatment process, we recover valuable resources from the wastewater we receive before returning clean water to the environment. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment.</p> <p>The District is dedicated to service, reliability, and sustainability, and our tradition of innovation has positioned us as a leader among clean water utilities. Working at the District is more than just a paycheck. It is about taking care of the communities we live in and giving back to the environment that surrounds us. We are trusted leaders working together to protect one of our most valuable resources- our water. When you think about your career and what you want to accomplish in your lifetime, choose to do Work Worth Doing!</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>The successful Collection System Services Technician brings the following qualities to the work:</p> <ul> <li>Basic Mechanical ability. </li><li>Demonstrates aptitude and competence in a broad range of trade skills through the use of hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment. </li></ul> <p>Excited to Learn:</p> <ul> <li>Shows a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new tasks. </li></ul> <p>Adaptable:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates flexibility in the face of change and projects a positive demeanor regardless of changes in working conditions. </li></ul> <p>Safety Minded:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates caution and attention to detail with safety while completing work duties. </li><li>Self-Motivated. </li><li>Able to independently, proactively, and creatively seek solutions that meet the needs of the customer. </li><li>Takes initiative and sees a task through to completion. </li></ul> <p>For a complete list of the duties, please check our career page.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>$70,260.32 - $95,058.08 Annually</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Schedule</p> <p>The required shift for this position is 6 AM - 2:30 PM, M- F. Weekend work may be required on a case-by-case basis depending on workload, projects, or emergencies. The person will also have on-call responsibility approximately once every seven weeks. Because of the on-call responsibility, employees receive an additional $0.75/hr. stipend once trained on this duty.</p> <p>For a complete list of knowledge, skills, and abilities, please click here.</p> <p>Physical Demands & Work Environment</p> <p>Work is performed inside and outside the wastewater treatment facilities, at remote lift stations, and within the collection system, with exposure to potentially harmful atmospheres, confined spaces, extreme weather, raw wastewater, biosolids, and slippery and dusty conditions. Working conditions include frequent demanding physical activity and mental concentration on a wide variety of tasks. Must be able to work safely with, and close to, operating mechanical devices with a potential for serious injury present, for many hours each day. Requires the use of light hand tools and heavy power tools. Must be able to frequently lift loads up to 50 pounds unassisted, remove and replace manhole covers weighing up to 100 pounds, and lift up to 220-pound castings up to 20 inches with a partner. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, crawl, sit, twist, turn, climb ladders, work from scaffolding or lifting equipment, and work in very awkward positions for extended periods. Individuals in this position will work day shifts, including a rotating Saturday shift, but can be subject to call-in at all hours of the day or night. The level of risk is such that it requires close attention to work details, adherence to safety programs and procedures, and the use of personal protective equipment to prevent accidents or injuries. It also requires the necessary speaking and hearing abilities to communicate in person, publicly, or over the phone. The noise level varies from quiet to loud.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Requirements Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of two years of work experience with a background in construction or maintenance-related activities. </li><li>Must possess a valid driver's license. </li><li>Prior experience as a Locator is a plus. </li></ul> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>The selected candidate must become certified in confined area entry procedures, CPR, and First Aid within the first six months of employment, absent extenuating circumstances. </li><li>The selected candidate will also have to pass a pre-employment physical. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Interested candidates can apply online at Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District. Questions can be directed to Human Resources at (608) 709-1847, 1610 Moorland Road, Madison, WI 53713.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Application deadline is March 23, 2025.</p>