Operation Worker

City of Columbia • Columbia, TN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level duties for maintaining Treatment Plant grounds and buildings, assisting the Plant Operator, and driving a dump truck. This role works a rotating shift and requires obtaining a Class “B” CDL within 120 days of employment.

Requirements

• General procedures for installing, maintaining, and repairing wastewater services.
• Safety hazards, procedures, and equipment used when working on or near underground utility lines.
• Tools, equipment, materials, and supplies needed to maintain wastewater treatment facility.
• Good housekeeping skills to maintain a safe working environment.
• Must possess computer application skills that at a minimum include Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel.
• Ability to follow established procedures for operating the wastewater treatment facility.
• Ability to read plat maps and blueprints.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to follow instructions; responds to management direction and completes tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and precisely; responds well to questions and listens attentively.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to pass random drug screenings and criminal history background check.
• High school education or G.E.D.
• One to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Three to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the maintenance of wastewater plant including basic plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Collects wastewater samples.
• Performs grounds work (mowing, painting, floor maintenance and routine cleaning of structures and equipment).
• Reads and records data from monitors and gauges.
• Learns to operate a variety of light to heavy construction equipment, including a dump truck, front-end loader, skid loader, and various construction tools and equipment.
• Learns the use of light to medium construction tools and equipment.
• Learns to perform basic plumbing, pipefitting installation, repair, and maintenance duties.
• Gains a considerable understanding of the methods and operations to maintain the wastewater treatment plant, and as training progresses, must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED