Objective: The focus of a helper is to assist the Operator in completing the task of locating Utility Cross bores. This will be accomplished through a wide variety of duties that focus on safety, preparation and productivity. Helpers trained for the Cross Bore Locating crews will also be qualified to work on other types of crews.Applicable Services: Cross Bore Locating, CCTV, Jet-Vac, Sonar, Smoke Test, Flow Monitoring,Manhole InspectionDuties:-Work with a focus on SAFTEY-Participate in safety meetings-Arrive on time everyday-Learn and understand the parts and functionality of a sewer system-Learn and understand our industrys terminology-Learn and understand the hazards associated with confined space entry-Understand that open manholes must never be unattended-Respect all team members and keep in mind the Golden Rule-Complete daily JSA form-Review the written plan for the work day-Pre-Trip Inspection on vehicles, generators, pumps and other engines-Check all fluids-Check Tire Air Pressure-Check Lights-Wear proper PPE and ensure other crew members are as well-Traffic Flagging (Specific Training provided)-Be a spotter for backing vehicles-Safety open and close manhole lids-Measure manhole depths with a grade rod-Measure pipe sizes of incoming and outgoing pipes-Identify common pipe materials-Safety install and monitor pipe plugs-Measure distances between manholes with measure wheel-Assist Jet-Vac Operators with fire hoses and vacuum tubes-Assist CCTV Operators in setting up camera equipment-Assist Jet-Vac Operators in setting up equipment-Assist CCTV and Sonar Operators with lowering equipment in to manholes-Properly set rollers and tiger tails-Locate and mark gas utilities-Locate and Mark the camera while it is in sewer lines, both mainline and lateral lines-Collect GPS data on all utilities and addresses within scope of project-Accurately collect addresses for manholes, smoke leaks and lateral lines-Properly clean camera lens-Fill cameras and crawlers to the proper PSI-Operate Push camera equipment properly and according to scope of contract-Identify and flag smoke leaks-Lower and properly place sandbags-Properly disassemble, clean and reassemble equipment-Assist in the installation of flow meters and rain gauges-Assist in pole camera and 3-D manhole inspections-Perform basic maintenance on engines according to maintenance schedule-Read and interpret maps-Collect mileage and engine hours on equipment-Safety fill vehicles with the appropriate fuel-Make sure any items with rechargeable batteries are always charged-Complete inventory of parts on the Jet Vac truck or CCTV van-Pick up and inventory all tools and equipment following each work set-up