O&M Tech I

Transdev • Dayton, OH

88d

About The Position

The position involves day-to-day monitoring and basic operations of plant and pump/booster stations, conducting routine lab tests, and performing basic corrective and preventative maintenance activities. The operator will be responsible for operating equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, monitoring operating conditions, diagnosing operational problems, and performing routine maintenance on various machines and equipment. The role also includes collecting samples, performing field tests, preparing chemical solutions, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Six months to two years of experience in a related position.
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic computer skills and ability to operate programs for process control.

Nice To Haves

• Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Forklift Certification if required by site.
• Training in operation of mechanical drives, hydraulic pumps and valves, pneumatics, electronics, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment manually and through instrumentation panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units following process control procedures.
• Monitors and observes operating conditions, records observations and data in shift log.
• Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.
• Performs routine CLAIR (cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, inspection, and minor repair) on machines and related equipment.
• Reports and documents results of work performed and enters into appropriate database.
• Collects water, wastewater, industrial waste, groundwater, sludge, residuals, and/or gas samples according to schedule.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical, and biological) to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units.
• Prepares chemical solutions, monitors supplies, and recommends reorder.
• Performs routine lab tests and prepares reports per procedure.
• Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters.
• Learns to inspect and becomes proficient at mechanical troubleshooting.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and repairs defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing devices.
• Operates vehicles, mobile equipment, and material handling equipment for operational and maintenance purposes.
• Performs facility maintenance and repair.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED