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Home My WebLink AboutMaintenance Operator - WastewaterUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Maintenance Operator – Wastewater Department: Public Works Division: Wastewater Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater / Wastewater Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 10 Job Number: 1005 Job Summary Under general direc�on, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs all hydraulic, pneuma�c, electrical and mechanical equipment at wastewater treatment facili�es. 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. • Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces all hydraulic, pneuma�c, electrical, and mechanical equipment at wastewater treatment plants and li� sta�ons, cleans equipment. • Reads and interprets technical manuals and journals, monitors, and adjusts computerized controllers. • Operates heavy equipment including tractors, boom trucks, end loaders, backhoes, 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 du�es, responds to emergencies of equipment failure at the treatment plant, li� sta�ons and collec�on 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 preven�ve maintenance program. • Performs maintenance and repairs of hea�ng, ven�la�on, air condi�oning systems including boilers, heat exchangers, air handling units and piping systems. • Performs scheduled and emergency relief opera�ons for Treatment Plant Operators on ten-hour per day and weekend shi�s, monitors and inspects process control equipment via computer and visual inspec�on to ensure proper opera�on, reads gauges and dial instrumenta�on, makes adjustments if needed. Updated: March 2024 • Compiles daily log of maintenance work performed at the plant, the personnel available, any unusual plant condi�ons and any process control changes, enters data into computer. • While performing relief opera�ons 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 regula�ons. • Helps ensure a safe environment through par�cipa�on in safety commitee ac�vi�es. • 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 • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in wastewater treatment plant. • State of Iowa DNR Grade I Wastewater Operator cer�ficate. State of Iowa DNR Grade II Wastewater Operator cer�ficate required within 2 years of appointment. Forkli� cer�fica�on required within two years of appointment. 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. 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 and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • 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 calculate hydraulic and organic loadings, volumes, surface areas, pump rates and lab data. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situa�ons. • Ability to maintain daily logs of opera�on and maintenance. • Ability to make repairs to wastewater treatment fixtures and equipment. Updated: March 2024 • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, flow schema�cs, manuals, electrical drawings, detailed instruc�ons, safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on. • Ability to write rou�ne reports and correspondence. • Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing methods. • Knowledge of occupa�onal hazards and safety precau�ons and regula�ons. • Knowledge of wastewater treatment process, hydraulic and pneuma�c process and principals. • Skill in mechanical, welding, carpentry, masonry work. • Skill in the opera�on of heavy equipment. • Skill in the opera�on of various hand and power tools. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. 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, confined space, 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. Updated: March 2024 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 ________________________________ __________________