Maintenance Inspector at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Undertakes regular planned inspections and maintenance of sewer network including trunk sewers, overhead pipe bridges, tunnels, rising mains, river crossings, penstock, valves, chambers etc.
• Completes documentation including vehicle log sheets, job cards, maintenance reports, customer documentation, results of investigations and sketch plans.
• Uses specialised equipment i.e. vetter bags, metal detectors, cable detectors, air and pressure gauges and regulators to ensure day to day operations are efficient.
• Undertakes the installation of flow monitoring equipment in conjunction with relevant technician.
• Provides technical back up to other field staff and investigates complaints as directed by Superintendents and reports back accordingly.
• Verifies sewer faults to determine if private or public mains and liaises with customers and Control Centre thereon.
• Liaises with the public, other departments/organisations and assists superintendent with trouble shooting.
• Monitors contractors, advising on better methods where appropriate as well as the performance and conduct of subordinate staff and reports back to the Superintendents.
• Assists the Superintendent in maintaining the Departments policies and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan (Plumber or Bricklayer).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 3 Years relevant experience.