Collections Projects Field Technician

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Full-Time Position, Pay Grade 7

Opening Date: 11/4/2025

Starting Salary: $20.15/hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   1-2 yrs. experience in construction and maintenance activity; Have a valid Driver’s License; At least 18 years of age; Ability to lift 125 pounds; High school diploma or GED. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily.  The requirements below are representative of what is required in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are illustrative and not exhaustive.  Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 

• Cleans sewer lines using mechanically powered sewer rods and various types and sizes of bits to clean sewer lines of varying diameters.

• Researches maps, blueprints, and sketches for information on locations, types, and sizes of lines.

• Reads maps, Bagley’s maps, and drafting prints for information on lines required to complete Work Orders.

• Drives work truck to and from sites: Obtaining and maintaining the required State Driver’s License to drive the truck to and from sites.

• Makes access to sites: Removes manhole lids, dirt, brush and other obstructions to ensure safe access to designated manholes.

• Supervises assigned worker: Trains and supervises to ensure that all assigned tasks are performed safely and accurately.

• Direct or assist workers engaged in the maintenance or repair of equipment.

• Recommend changes in working conditions or equipment use to increase crew efficiency.

• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate work activities with those of other departments or crews.

• Answer inquiries from other crews

• Locates, GPS, and inventories assets as needed to complete Work Orders.

• Performs dye testing, smoke testing, or other work to complete special projects as assigned.

• Assists other crews in work activity as required by department needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in the concept and process of cleaning sewer lines with manual rods

• Skilled in documenting work activities into CMMS

• Skilled in reading and interpreting maps

• Ability to obtain a valid Arkansas Driver’s License

• Ability to open, remove, and replace manhole lids.

• Ability to fit into a 24" manhole

• Ability to lift and remove 125 lb manhole lid.

• Ability to read and fill job orders VIA CMMS

APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE LENGTH AND QUALITY OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN PREVIOUS POSITIONS AND ON OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS:   Absenteeism records and current job performance.

North Little Rock Wastewater complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations. North Little Rock Wastewater is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A STANDARD NLR WASTEWATER APPLICATION FORM TO:

NORTH LITTLE ROCK WASTEWATER, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

7400 BAUCUM PIKE, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72117

If Mailed: P. O. Box 17898, N. Little Rock, AR 72117

Applications can be picked up in HR Office or can be completed online at www.nlrwu.com/employment-opportunities