Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker

Job Title

Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Under direct supervision of WWT Division Operations Supervisors, performs maintenance, preventative maintenance and repair on mechanical and electromechanical machinery at all of the WWT facilities to minimize equipment downtime and cut costs with in-house repairs. WORKING HOURS: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

Duties/Responsibilities

Understands and operates equipment associated with a wastewater treatment plant; performs preventative maintenance on Division equipment and machinery; troubleshoots equipment problems and takes necessary steps to correct problem variations (e.g., equipment being damaged by lightening, power outages, cut cables, equipment failure); inspects Division equipment daily (both visual and auditory); maintains accurate records of equipment operations and repairs (e.g., lubrication date, hours, run); expedites work orders and maintains records of maintenance work performed; enters all data into City Works; completes circuitry installations; performs painting, carpentry, masonry and cement work; fabricates and installs safety shields and equipment apparatuses; performs carpentry, to include building studded walls and drywall finishing; dismantles gasoline engines, pumps and other equipment and overhauls, plans and implements plumbing changes around the plant; purchases supplies and equipment as needed. Maintains a professional manner when interacting with both internal and external customers. Complies with workplace health and safety standards: wears required personal protective equipment; promptly report unsafe conditions; complies with all departmental, county, state federal policies/procedures/regulations and laws. Performs general grounds maintenance work and snow removal as needed. Assists counterpart, Central Maintenance Worker's on projects as requested. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.), a minimum of 3 yrs. of demonstrated experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing or related trades; CDL A with Tanker Endorsement OR must have learner's permit and attain CDL A with tanker endorsement within 4 months of employment.

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any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS : Ohio Class I, II or III Wastewater Certification.

Supplemental Information

EQUIPMENT USED :

Including but not limited to: drill press, electric saws, welders, electric wrenches; painting, carpentry, masonry and cement work equipment; lathes, mills bench grinder, cut-off saws, band saws, TIG welder, electric and air impact wrenches, miscellaneous small hand tools, gas driven pumps, pick-up truck, dump truck, steam cleaner, computer, safety equipment, grounds keeping equipment and snow removal equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

VISUAL ACUITY :

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to eyes. The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical or skilled trade's tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The worker is subject to: both environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils; the worker frequently is in close quarters (crawl space, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia; the worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways; the worker is exposed to infectious diseases.

HEAVY WORK :

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.