HomeMy WebLinkAboutMWII - Wastewater TreatmentUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Maintenance Worker II – Wastewater Treatment
Department: Public Works
Division: Wastewater
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater / Wastewater
Superintendent
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 7
Job Number: 0713
Job Summary
Under general direc�on, assists with performs general maintenance and repairs of plant
processing equipment and li� sta�ons. Performs specialized construc�on, modifica�ons and
installa�on of equipment and structures.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Assists in maintenance on sewer systems including excava�on and rebuilding or
replacing sewer pipes.
• Assists with repairs or rebuilds of pumps, valves and all fluid handling components and
reduc�on pressure zone or backflow preventer.
• Assists on installa�ons and repairs of plumbing systems including gravity and pressure
lines, chemical, gas, drain piping and sewer taps.
• Assists in cleaning and repairing boilers.
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including trash pumps, backhoes, tractors, dump
trucks, jet vacuum truck and others.
• Performs rou�ne checks of pumps and filters at li� sta�ons; records hour usage and
maintains other records, collects wastewater samples and submits to lab for analysis.
• Collects and disposes of grit, bar screenings and li� sta�on trash basket contents.
• Performs on-call du�es, responds to emergencies of equipment failure at Wastewater
treatment plant, li� sta�ons and collec�on system.
• Par�cipates in safety commitee and iden�fica�on of workplace hazards.
• Enters paperwork and logs informa�on into computer.
• Meets with u�lity employees, contractors and the general public regarding sewer
complaints and loca�ons.
• Assists with video camera truck to inspect sanitary sewers and storm sewers for inflow
and infiltra�on, structural defects, and blockages.
• Cross trains in plant maintenance and sewer collec�on system assignments.
• Assists Electronics Technician, Treatment Plant Operators and Maintenance Operators on
assigned tasks.
Updated: March 2024
• Performs building and grounds maintenance.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year of related experience or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in equipment repair
and maintenance or related.
• Sa�sfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruc�on
permit upon first day in posi�on. Valid State of Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license
with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. Forkli� cer�fica�on
required within two years of appointment. Meet federal drug tes�ng requirements.
Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal
background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa
within one year of appointment to the posi�on.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related
experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State of Iowa DNR Grade I Wastewater Operator cer�ficate. Flagging training. Backflow
preven�on cer�fica�on. Confined space entry training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in
writen, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons and compute volumes, pipe sizes and
diameters, and lengths.
• Ability to prepare writen instruc�ons and work records.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, safety rules, opera�ng and
maintenance instruc�ons.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment procedures.
• Skill in the opera�on of a dump truck, jib boom and the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Updated: March 2024
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently
exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings,
animals, and communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate
exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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