Werde Teil von City of Columbus: Deine Karriere als Collection Systems Technician - EXAM in Bayern

• Cleans, repairs, and maintains catch basins, manholes, culverts, storm drains, floodwall/flap gates, inlets, and/or other sewer system components using hand and power tools;
• Inspects sewer systems, including confined spaces, to locate blockages or problems and recommends corrective action; assists other agencies and departments to investigate sewerage and drainage issues related to their work;
• Inspects areas that have flooded to determine source of flooding;
• Assists in sewer maintenance activities associated with the use of the telemonitoring camera and/or use of cleaning and vacuuming equipment for sewer maintenance;
• Lays brick to raise manhole walls to prescribed street level using masonry tools;
• Cuts and removes damaged section of sewer pipe with cutters and replaces/reconnects section of pipe using a pipe sleeve;
• Operates vehicles requiring a Class A, commercial driver’s license to haul crew, materials, and equipment;
• Packs backfilled excavation, using air and gasoline tamper;
• Taps mainline sewers to install sewer saddles;
• Breaks asphalt and concrete, using air hammer, pick, and shovel;
• Speaks with the general public to determine nature of complaints and to notify them of their findings from investigations; may examine interior connections to City sewer;
• Communicates with supervisor and other workers, using two-way radio, and hand signals;
• Cleans area after work has been completed;
• Pours and finishes concrete sidewalks, curbs, and streets after excavation;
• Installs trench shoring for excavations;
• Reads street maps and sewer atlases to locate work site(s)/sewer lines;
• Installs traffic control devices including barrels, lights, cones, barricades, and fences to ensure safe traffic flow during excavations;
• Monitors toxic gas and oxygen levels inside sewer lines using detectors;
• Restores or replaces areas removed during repair/installation such as concrete sidewalks, brick walls, asphalt and concrete pavement, manholes, fences, trees, or other landscaping;
• May assist in clearing obstructions such as roots, grease, and other deposits in sewer lines.

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Applicant and Employees Services Unit at (614) 645-8301.

The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 45% covering oral comprehension, problem sensitivity, information ordering, map reading, safety, and sewer systems/tools; a fill-in-the-blank exam weighted 45% covering tools and equipment; a computer skills exam weighted 10% covering Microsoft Outlook 2010 and Word 2013; and a pass/fail performance exam covering confined space entry and cement bag/heavy lifting.

The exam is expected to be administered in June. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or