Mechanical Operator
About The Position
Works under the supervision of the Operation and Maintenance Supervisor at a wastewater treatment plant in the Public Works Division. Operates all types of equipment used at a large wastewater treatment facility, such as pumps, blowers, conveyors, clarifiers, and belt filter presses, etc. Operates waste treatment process equipment for the purpose of diagnosis and repair. Operates heavy automotive equipment on and off City property. Performs routine visual inspection of equipment and records meter readings to ensure proper operation and detect equipment malfunctions. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment as directed by supervisor. Makes adjustments to large manually operated valves as directed. Performs all types of upkeep of grounds, buildings, equipment, and tanks, which may involve operating motorized equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, weedeaters, and/or the use of hand tools such as shovels, hoes, rakes, and swing blades. Performs all types of cleaning, which may involve handling heavy industrial size water hoses and/or high pressure cleaning equipment. Adheres to safety requirements such as fall protection, confined space entry, hydrogen sulfide monitoring, eye protection, and respiratory protection. Notifies management directly of critical problems and emergency situations.
Requirements
- Operates all types of equipment used at a large wastewater treatment facility, such as pumps, blowers, conveyors, clarifiers, and belt filter presses, etc.
- Operates waste treatment process equipment for the purpose of diagnosis and repair.
- Operates heavy automotive equipment on and off City property.
- Performs routine visual inspection of equipment and records meter readings to ensure proper operation and detect equipment malfunctions.
- Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment as directed by supervisor.
- Makes adjustments to large manually operated valves as directed.
- Performs all types of upkeep of grounds, buildings, equipment, and tanks, which may involve operating motorized equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, weedeaters, and/or the use of hand tools such as shovels, hoes, rakes, and swing blades.
- Performs all types of cleaning, which may involve handling heavy industrial size water hoses and/or high pressure cleaning equipment.
- Adheres to safety requirements such as fall protection, confined space entry, hydrogen sulfide monitoring, eye protection, and respiratory protection.
- Notifies management directly of critical problems and emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Operates all types of equipment used at a large wastewater treatment facility, such as pumps, blowers, conveyors, clarifiers, and belt filter presses, etc.
- Operates waste treatment process equipment for the purpose of diagnosis and repair.
- Operates heavy automotive equipment on and off City property.
- Performs routine visual inspection of equipment and records meter readings to ensure proper operation and detect equipment malfunctions.
- Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment as directed by supervisor.
- Makes adjustments to large manually operated valves as directed.
- Performs all types of upkeep of grounds, buildings, equipment, and tanks, which may involve operating motorized equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, weedeaters, and/or the use of hand tools such as shovels, hoes, rakes, and swing blades.
- Performs all types of cleaning, which may involve handling heavy industrial size water hoses and/or high pressure cleaning equipment.
- Adheres to safety requirements such as fall protection, confined space entry, hydrogen sulfide monitoring, eye protection, and respiratory protection.
- Notifies management directly of critical problems and emergency situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
