Wastewater Maintenance Operator

Wastewater Maintenance Operator
Rate of Pay: $24.28 - $30.35
Status: Two weeks
Details: Please upload resume.

General Statement of Duties


The City of Jerome is a dynamic organization which positively affects our citizens every day. Every position within the City is expected to be a leader within our organization, as well as in our community. Performs daily maintenance, including repair, and fabrication of treatment of plant facilities, including, mechanical, electronic, electrical and motorized equipment, pneumatic, hydraulic, installation, and vehicle servicing.Works a rotating Emergency Response Operator (ERO) shift with Call Back status and must be able to respond within an hour to any service area.


Supervision Received


Works under the general supervision of the Collections and Maintenance Supervisor and/or Operations Supervisor.


Supervision Exercised


None


Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment which may include pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses.
• Promptly reports any operational problems with machines or equipment to Supervisor.
• Inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting to determine repairs needed.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices.
• Overhauls, rebuilds, and repairs equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule or where required, due to equipment failure; trouble shoots electric circuits, repairs, and rewires as necessary.
• Re-assembles and tests equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
• Estimates time and material costs for various projects.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair and may replace or install light bulbs, florescent tubes, damaged glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tile, door locks, carpet, and/or paint.
• May assist with maintenance and repairs of lift stations outside of the facility.
• May perform manual labor including cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• All other duties as assigned

Professionalism & Communication

• Attends department meetings and communicates regularly with the Department Head and co-workers.
• Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Provides timely, respectful and thorough customer service.
• Communicates daily with cross-functional teams regarding issues, events, and updates.
• Maintains a proper professional image and generates positive public image.
• Expected to be a leader within the organization as well as in our community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of technical treatment plant equipment and machinery and its operation maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of plant processes; hazards and precautions associated with plant operations and processes; plant policies and procedures; electrical works, plumbing, and mechanical equipment; methods, tools, and materials essential to mechanical repair
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
• Ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment
• Ability to operate Computer Maintenance Management System (software)
• Ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals
• Ability to operate mechanical drives, hydraulic pumps and valves, pneumatics, electronics and control systems
• Ability to adapt to emergency or unusual situations
• Ability tolerate weather extremes in the work place
• Ability communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor
• Ability to develop working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public Acceptable Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
• Two (2) years experience in a related position experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools and shop tools and
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments and welding
• An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skill and ability to meet the demands and requirements of the position.

Special Qualifications

• Must possess a Collections I License at time of hire or have the ability to acquire after 12 months.
• Must have Wastewater I License at time of hire or ability to acquire in 24 months of hire.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Essential Physical Abilities


The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. In the course of lifting, the employee may frequently be required to bend or squat.


The employee will be expected to perform work from an elevated position including climbing and working from ladders.


The Employee will be expected to work in confined spaces and must be able to wear appropriate equipment including belts and harnesses. The employee also must possess sufficient physical and mental ability to withstand a confined environment.


Employee may frequently be exposed to untreated wastewater (containing human waste). Employee must not have physical or mental barriers to performing these tasks; also employees will be requested to receive Hepatitis combination vaccinations for their protection.


Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee must prove adequate dexterity to: manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; talk or hear; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and smell.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Appointees will be subject to completion of a standard probationary period.