Operator & Maintenance Technician

Job Title

This is skilled and mechanical work in the maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of various components of the City water and sewer systems.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties. Additional essential functions may be identified by the company and listed as such in the incumbent's performance appraisal elements. Various tasks may be assigned under each essential function. Those that are listed under the examples of work are not all inclusive; they are examples only and may be amended or added to as needed by the City of Ridgeland.

• Inspections and Maintenance
• Supervisory Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

The following minimum qualifications have been identified by subject matter experts (SME'S) who have supervised this position or functioned in the position; they are based upon job analysis information supplied by these SME'S. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Human Resource Manager in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. If a candidate believes he/she needs a reasonable accommodation to meet these minimum qualifications or, if called for an interview, to attend such an interview, the candidate must notify the Human Resource Manager in writing of the need for the accommodation and identify the specific accommodation requested.

Education and/or Experience: Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or acceptable equivalent, or vocational school. AND Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of industrial mechanical maintenance work. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi vehicle operator's license. Must obtain a Class I Water Pollution Control Operator's Certificate and a Class D Water Works Operator's Certificate from the Mississippi State Board of Health within one (1) year of the date assigned to position. Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of mechanical maintenance trades. Considerable knowledge of the operating principles of electrical and combustion pumps and related equipment. Considerable knowledge of utility plant machinery and equipment, plus the ability to perform wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards involved in the work and proper safety precautions for the safe performance of the job. Ability to diagnose defects in electrical and mechanical equipment similar to that utilized in pump stations used to supplement main plant water and sewer systems, and to repair such defects with reasonable proficiency. Considerable knowledge chlorine cylinders installation and emergency procedures. Ability to do work that requires good physical condition, agility, strength, and stamina. Ability to climb to heights or ladders and to perform work at such heights. Skill in the use and care of tools and machinery used in the mechanical trades. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments. Ability to operate an automotive vehicle in a safe manner. (Automobile or pick-up truck). Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.