Wastewater Plant Maintenance Operator IV (May underfill I, II, III)

Salt Lake City Corporation

3d•$29 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent performs journey-level skilled duties required in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater plant buildings and equipment. Reporting to the Field Supervisor or Wastewater Plant Maintenance Coordinator, directs and determines the major maintenance schedules and operational needs of stationary building equipment such as boilers, compressors and large pumps. Lead person assignments are routinely required of this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent plus four year’s paid experience as a plant maintenance operator installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of industrial or process plant equipment at either a wastewater treatment or water treatment facility, a chemical process plant, or other industrial facility; or one year as a Salt Lake City Public Utilities Department Wastewater Plant Maintenance Worker III.
Ability to supervise as a lead worker.
Proven ability to operate, maintain and repair equipment such as boilers, chillers, conveyors, speed reducers, pumps, compressors, motors and similar equipment and to present and prepare manuals for their operation and maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Proven ability to use hand and power tools for repair of machinery.
Possession of a valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.
Ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public under varying circumstances.
Ability to train and teach other plant personnel.
Ability to wear respiratory protection devices.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Class A or B Utah Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Helps determine the need, frequency and schedule of major building and process equipment maintenance and performs in according to plant operations, emergency needs and availability of parts and supplies.
Assists in the scheduling and supervision of all general maintenance.
Provides expertise and "hands on" instruction for preventive and specialized maintenance and repairs.
Performs many maintenance tasks without direct assistance.
Orders parts and supplies through departmental channels.
Trains other employees.
Performs major adjustments to various types of equipment.
May repair broken equipment such as rag pickers, trunnions, digester parts and clarifiers.
May train other employees in the operation and repair of plant equipment.
Prepares training and instructional material including operations and maintenance manuals for plant equipment.
Works with designers, contractors and consultants to improve maintenance and provide those maintenance skills after warranty periods.
May work with stockroom to assist vendors for maximum cost benefits to plant and to lessen operational interruptions.
May operate heavy equipment including loaders, 10-wheel dump truck, and crane.
Responds to emergencies and suggests changes in plant procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.