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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMaintenance Operator - WastewaterCITY OF IOWA CITY - Job Description Job Class #10-05 FLSA Non-Exempt Civil Service Identification Position Title: Maintenance Operator - Wastewater Department: Public Works Division: Wastewater Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater / Wastewater Superintendent Job Summary Under general direction, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs all hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment at wastewater treatment facilities. Performs specialized construction, modifications and installation of equipment and structures. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces all hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment at wastewater treatment plants and lift stations; cleans equipment. Reads and interprets technical manuals and journals; monitors and adjusts computerized controllers. Operates heavy equipment including tractors, boom trucks, end loaders, back hoes and dump trucks; operates belt filter presses, polymer mixing equipment, sludge pumps and related sludge handling equipment. Calibrates equipment such as flow meters, gas detectors, samplers and backflow preventers. Performs on-call duties, responds to emergencies of equipment failure at the treatment plant, lift stations and collection system. Leads work teams working on various aspects of maintenance and repairs; trains, delegates, and monitors other personnel in repair and maintenance projects; establishes technical procedures and standards. Implements a preventive maintenance program. Performs maintenance and repairs of heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems including boilers, heat exchangers, air handling units and piping systems. Performs scheduled and emergency relief operations for Treatment Plant Operators on ten-hour per day and weekend shifts; monitors and inspects process control equipment via computer and visual inspection to ensure proper operation; reads gauges and dial instrumentation; makes adjustments if needed. Compiles daily log of maintenance work performed at the plant, the personnel available, any unusual plant conditions and any process control changes; enters data into computer. JD No. 10-05 Wastewater Page 2 Updated 08/11/2022 While performing relief operations for Treatment Plant Operators, collects wastewater samples and conducts laboratory analysis of wastewater influent and effluent to monitor and adjust the treatment process to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Helps ensure a safe environment through participation in safety committee activities. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Physical and Environmental Conditions The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or hum id conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, explosives and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold. May be exposed to communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Minimum Education, Experience and Certification High school diploma or equivalent required. Iowa DNR Grade I Wastewater Operator certificate required. Iowa DNR Grade II Wastewater Operator certificate required within 2 years of appointment. One year of wastewater plant experience required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must live within 17 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Valid Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit required within 90 days of hire. Valid Iowa Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements required within 6 months of hire. This position is subject to federal drug testing requirements including screening through the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience and Certification Associate degree or equivalent from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body preferred. Three years of related experience and/or training in wastewater treatment field preferred. Backflow prevention certification preferred. Confined space entry training preferred. Forklift certification preferred. JD No. 10-05 Wastewater Page 3 Updated 08/11/2022 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of wastewater treatment process. Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing methods. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions and regulations. Skills in the operation of various hand and power tools. Skills in the operation of heavy equipment. Ability to make repairs to wastewater treatment fixtures and equipment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, flow schematics, manuals, electrical drawings and detailed instructions. Ability to calculate hydraulic and organic loadings, volumes, surface areas, pump rates and lab data. Ability to maintain daily logs of operation and maintenance. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.