Job Description:

• 1) Cleans and maintains equipment in sewage disposal plant to facilitate flow and treatment of sewage: Cleans filter screens, processing tanks, and walkways, using hose, brushes, and chemical solutions.

• 2) Cleans precipitates, such as grit, sludge, trash, and muck from sump, catch basin and grit chamber, using shovel, rake, and hand pump.

• 3) Lubricates equipment, such as pumps and valves.

• 4) Opens and closes gates and valves according to gauge readings or warning lights on equipment.

• 5) Collects samples of decontaminated refuse for testing.

• 6) May conduct test on sewage sample, using colorimeter.

• 7) May maintain grounds and outbuildings.

• 8) May be designated according to equipment cleaned as Catch-Basin Cleaner.