Process Maintenance Worker

City of Ames•50010, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled & semi-skilled maintenance and processing work, including manual labor, at the Resource Recovery Plant. This position requires rotating shifts from days to overnights. DAY: Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4PM NIGHT: Sunday through Wednesday 9:10pm to 7:40am. Effective July 2026 the pay range for Process Maintenance worker is as follows: Step A: $26.21 starting Step B: $27.47 6 months Step C: $28.97 12 months Step D: $29.97 18 months Step E: $31.25 24 months Step F: $32.53 36 months Step G: $33.78 48 months. There are also training opportunities for career progression to become eligible for the Maintenance Technician I and II positions, including a skill based pay plan. Maintenance Technician I can earn between $33.47 and $36.03 per hour; Maintenance Technician II can earn between $39.21 and $40.47 per hour; once qualified by completing and passing required training courses.

Requirements

Two years of general labor experience involving the use of tools and equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work.
Valid driver's license required; must obtain a valid type A Commercial Driver's License and any required endorsements within six months of appointment.
Knowledge of the types and uses of common and power tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance and repair work; knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.
Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work; skill in the use of measurement and diagnostic equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work.
Must have basic computer knowledge.
Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions; ability to understand and carry out specific verbal or written instructions; ability to operate motorized vehicles and other motorized equipment; ability to calculate or estimate the amounts of materials needed; ability to lead a maintenance team; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens or public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum.

Responsibilities

Drives and operates trucks, tractors, forklifts, end loaders, and other motorized equipment with various attachments; monitors and maintains shredders and conveyors; fabricates special equipment for maintenance or construction projects; may act as a lead worker for a maintenance team; makes estimates of parts and materials needed for maintenance projects; reads and interprets various types of electric test equipment and vibration meters; may assist higher level maintenance staff on 480 volt electrical systems and equipment when de-energized by others; makes mechanical and non-mechanical repairs to equipment; performs a variety of grounds, facilities, and other general maintenance or clean-up activities; loads and unloads a variety of materials manually or using lift equipment; reads and interprets blueprints, technical manuals, construction drawings and SDS sheets; receives or generates a variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions, maps, and schedules; maintains records related to equipment and materials usage and other job activities.
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with proper safety policies and procedures.
Maintains an equipment and materials inventory.