Wastewater Operator Maintainer

Under limited supervision, performs skilled mechanical and operational craftwork at the journeyman level in the operation, maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of wastewater process equipment and components of wastewater treatment plants. Work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, or well-defined policies and are reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, timeliness, and adherence to methods, standards, and policies. Work requires knowledge of equipment operation, maintenance, regulations, policies, methods, standards, and procedures governing operation and maintenance of wastewater process equipment. Work is performed following established methods, practices, and procedures which are substantially diversified and some latitude is permitted to consider and choose the most appropriate method, technique or procedure to follow. Solves complex problems within established parameters and identifies and recommends responses to new and unusual circumstances. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, where there are some risks and hazards. May act as lead on jobs and train other workers. Contacts require courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others to request or provide information, ask questions or obtain clarification. Employees in this class may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and rotating shift.

• Operates, maintains, installs, repairs, and troubleshoots process equipment.
• Monitors and inspects equipment to verify proper operation, identify problems and take corrective action where needed.
• Operates personal computers to input data and statistics for operational and regulatory reports.
• Utilizes computer programs related to the maintenance, operation and communication functions.
• Ensures permit conditions are met.
• Provides plant operational support to the process coordinator.
• Maintains, installs, repairs, and troubleshoots mechanical equipment.
• Operates and maintains equipment such as grinders, lathes, drill presses, pipe threading and welding machines, band saws, electrical testing equipment and other associated shop equipment.
• Maintains equipment maintenance records and reports.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintains and inventories tools.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance functions.
• Operates and maintains vehicle in accordance with company procedures and policies.
• Operates heavy equipment such as: ¾ ton trucks, boom trucks, tractors, and other vehicles that may require up to a Class "A" CDL License.
• Cleans and maintains process equipment.
• May train and lead the work of others.
• Performs other work-related tasks as required.

OPEN REQUIREMENTS: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years journeyman level experience in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of process equipment of the type used in wastewater/reuse pumping and treatment facilities.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

A valid Class "A" commercial driver's license may be required depending upon assignment and if required must be maintained during employment in this classification.

A valid American Welding Society Structural Welding Certificate may be required upon assignment and if required must be maintained during employment in this class.

A valid Class "C" Florida Wastewater Plant Operator License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

The starting pay for this position is $44.17.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

Sitting

Up to 5 hours per day

Lifting

Up to 5 hours per day

Walking

Up to 8 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds

Standing

Up to 8 hours per day

Pushing

Up to 5 hours per day

Bending

Up to 5 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds

Squatting

Up to 5 hours per day

Pulling

Up to 5 hours per day

Stooping

Up to 4 hours per day

Up to 50 max. pounds

Reaching

Up to 5 hours per day

Climbing

Up to 4 hours per day

Balancing

Up to 1 hours per day

** Stairs

Up to 2 hours per day

Twisting

Up to 5 hours per day

** Ladder

Up to 40 feet

Crawling

Up to 2 hours per day

** Step-stool

Up to 2 hours per day

Kneeling

Up to 4 hours per day

Excessive heat

Up to 8 hours per day

Typing

Up to 1 hours per day

Excessive cold

Up to 8 hours per day

Data Entry

Up to 1 hours per day

Dust

Up to 8 hours per day

Humidity

Up to 8 hours per day

Loud Noise

Up to 8 hours per day

Hands in Water

Up to 3 hours per day

Unusual hearing or vision demands:

Free from color blindness; ability to maintain vision correctable to 20/40; normal field of vision; normal night vision; good depth perception.

Other physical demands or notes:

JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull or push a load in excess of 50lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing or pulling in an awkward position. Outdoor walking in non-paved areas.

This position requires that employees be in compliance with JEA procedure ES A0200 A0101 RS 628 Screening Personnel Risk Assessments (pre-hire for “FACTA” designations; pre-hire and recurring for "CIP" designations).

Title: Wastewater Operator Maintainer

Location: null

Requisition ID: 13701