Screening Removal Operator II/CDL

Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Screening Removal Operator II CDL

Job Code:

S0284

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date Last Revised:

1/30/2026

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Union

Division:

Department:

Operations

Pumping-Operations

Salary Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code:

815006

Grade:

RW10

Essential Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Foreman, Pumping Operations

EEO Code:

Skilled Craft Workers

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Screening Removal Operator II is responsible for performing skilled tasks to support the operation and maintenance of the sewer collection and water distribution systems. Major activities include, but are not limited to route inspections, screening removal tasks, inflatable dam permit compliance inspections, confined space entry; removing screening, debris, trash, dirt, sand, grit, and large objects from pumping stations, wet wells, screen rooms, catch basins, valve vaults, manholes, sewers, meter sites, and other locations as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Manages Utility Operators in the operation, monitoring, performance of required preventative maintenance duties for assigned duty station(s) in the DDCS facilities.

Performs the full range of manual and technical tasks, to support the general maintenance of the sewer collection and water distribution systems, including confined space entry.

Performs mission critical duties of route inspections and inflatable dam permit compliance inspections.

Performs the full scope of emergency and scheduled work, which includes screening removal tasks, cleaning of wet wells, cleaning pump station screen rooms; removing debris, trash, dirt, sand, grit, and large objects from pumping stations, wet wells, screen rooms, catch basins, valve vaults, manholes, sewers, meter sites, and other locations as assigned.

Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment and power tools, including jet vacuum combination sewer cleaners, sump pumps, dewatering pumps, truck with mounted crane, overhead cranes, forklifts, hoists, confined space entry equipment, and trucks towing trailers with mounted equipment.

Ensures the proper operation, collection and transport of sewage/storm water to their disposal point at Blue Plains and various storm water and combined sewer overflow outfalls along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and their tributaries.

Sets up and maintains confined space entry and cleaning equipment within wet wells, sewers, and vaults.

Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations relating to confined space, traffic control, etc. Ensures the proper execution of work following acceptable practices and industry standards.

Ensures that housekeeping standards are met, and work areas are maintained in a safe, neat and orderly condition at all times.

Confers with management and quality control personnel to resolve problems, provide feedback on system conditions, and recommend measures to improve operations.

Records all necessary field data, prepares accurate and descriptive daily work reports, and special reports. Uses mobile computers, tablets, telephones, two-way radios, and other communication devices.

Serves as the Confined Space Entry Entrant and/or Attendant.

Enters work order data into Maximo.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers in the department and throughout the Authority, representatives from other organizations and government agencies, business and property owners, and the general public, etc.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Four (4) years of recent and relevant experience directly related to work involved with removing screening, debris, trash, dirt, sand, grit, and large objects from pumping stations, screen rooms, catch basins, valve vaults, manholes, pipes, and confined space entry within storm water, sanitary, or combined sewer systems.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate or equivalent

Required Skills:

Use of screening removal equipment

Communication

Computer software programs

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s Permit, a Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brakes, Tanker’s N endorsement.

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Exposure to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and or hot temperatures.

Working at construction sites, under sewers and pumping stations.

Climbing ladders, lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) frequently

Exposure to noise and hazards

Field work to include walking, bending, and long periods of standing

Exposure to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as sewer or chemical fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses, and/or poor ventilation

Subject to on call and required overtime

Required to work shift work, holidays, and weekends in all weather conditions

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email .