DIVER 7243

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class acts as diver or diver tender during performance of underwater inspections and maintenance procedures. The incumbent must be able to operate underwater lights, television cameras, video tape recorders, measuring and gauging instruments and diver support systems. The incumbent conducts inflow/infiltration reduction projects using remotely operated video and pipe-crack sealing equipment and directs related maintenance workers in the performance of the work. Diving may be performed during all seasons and under all weather conditions; the diver will utilize both scuba equipment and surface supplied air. The incumbent must prepare reports for supervisors relating to performance and progress of underwater construction. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Inspects diving equipment and supplies; maintains communication with submerged diver and attends lifeline; specifies diving equipment and supplies;

Places recording and photographic equipment underwater; operates equipment to provide inspection material for engineering review;

Identifies significant sources of infiltration/inflow by placing and reading flow recording instruments and by video inspection;

Obtains core samples;

Determines and directs procedures to reduce infiltration/inflow;

Directs and participates in the repair of specialized equipment such as compressors and video cameras;

Prepares reports for supervisors describing condition of construction projects;

Communicates with surface personnel while diving and inspecting conditions of construction and related equipment;

Inspects connections of sections of outfall pipe in order to monitor contract compliance;

Maintains and repairs outfall air release chamber and diffuser stacks;

Inspects, maintain and repair canal locks;

Inspects and repairs underwater bridge structures;

Inspects buoys;

Participates in ocean beach surveys and restoration;

Operates and maintains 23 foot boat;

Makes underwater inspection of construction and materials to see that standards are maintained.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of sewer construction work; thorough knowledge of underwater diving and related equipment utilization and maintenance; thorough knowledge of the use, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment; knowledge of interpretation of blue prints and specifications related to sewer and bridge construction; knowledge of technology related to underwater television filming and recording; ability to utilize equipment for obtaining core samples from underwater surfaces; ability to perform mechanical work; ability to plan and direct the work of maintenance workers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and one (1) year of experience in underwater diving which included heavy construction work, and six (6) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, valves, compressors, electrical and mechanical equipment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a National Association of Underwater Divers Certificate or its equivalent; employees must maintain the certificate while employed in this position.

R4/17/95

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive