Salary: $24.74 - $33.33 Hourly
Location : Grand Island, NE
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 96200624
Department: Public Works
Division: Waste Water Treatment Plant
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of a variety of process systems at the Wastewater Treatment Facility and sewage lift stations and provide maintenance assistance to other City departments and divisions as requested.
Essential Functions
Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
Install, align, dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery equipment, such as pumps, fans, motors, gear boxes and other equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
Perform preventive maintenance and repair of wastewater plant and lift station equipment including: hydraulic systems, pumping systems, pneumatic systems and various types of mechanical systems.
Inspect plant facilities and lift stations to ensure correct and efficient working conditions.
Weld and fabricate parts and equipment necessary to maintain and repair plant and lift station machinery and equipment; assist with electrical and vehicle repairs.
Maintain inventory of tools and equipment necessary to perform maintenance and repair activities; request parts necessary to perform maintenance and repairs.
Maintain various records of maintenance and repair activities.
Remove snow and ice as assigned.
Clean and maintain plant facilities and grounds including painting, mowing, and repair of irrigation systems.
Assist in the dewatering and composting operations.
Assist in the collection system maintenance as needed.
Operate and maintain construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, and loaders for a variety of construction and maintenance projects at the facility.
May assist in other sections of the department as necessary.
Be on call after hours as assigned and as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of record keeping and report preparation.
All working components of the treatment plant and their proper working order.
Advanced mechanical and plumbing practices.
Operation of various technical plant related equipment and tools.
Basic mathematical principles.
Basic electrical principles.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Safe work practices.
Ability to:
Understand and use basic computer software and asset management software pertinent to Wastewater Treatment Facilities and/or sewage lift stations.
Apply basic mechanical formulas used in the maintenance division.
Perform responsible maintenance activities on power generation equipment.
Perform a variety of mechanical maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of industrial equipment.
Maintain safe and efficient operation of wastewater treatment plants and lift stations.
Avoid damage to equipment during the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
Operate a variety of plant machinery, equipment and tools relative to maintenance and repair activities including trucks, tractors, welders, cutting torches and grounds maintenance equipment.
Perform maintenance and repair activities including welding of parts and equipment.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Supplemental Information
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One to two years of experience comparable to that of a Maintenance Mechanic I in the City of Grand Island.
Training:
Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent, supplemented by specialized training in industrial maintenance and repair or a related field.
License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier. Click to view our driver eligibility requirements.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a State of Nebraska Class II Wastewater certificate within 12 months of hire.
Working Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
Salary:
Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table. Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.
Other:
Candidates are subject to a background check.
Effective January 1, 2024
This is a general guide for the purpose of informing all new employees of benefits. Coverage for all benefits, with the exception of the retirement savings plan, is effective the first of the month following two full calendar months of full time employment. Payroll deduction will begin in the month prior to the effective date of coverage. The retirement savings plan is effective on the first day of employment.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage provided to the employee and dependents. There are two options: a Qualified High Deductible Plan with an HSA, or a Traditional PPO plan. If your spouse is eligible for coverage on their employer's group health plan, spousal coverage with the City is not available.
The semi-monthly premiums for the High Deductible Plan: ($3200/$5700 deductible)

• Employee only $ 29.75
• Employee 2/4 $ 85.07
• Employee and Family $ 173.55

The semi-monthly premiums for the Traditional PPO Plan: ($1000/$2000 deductible)

• Employee only $120.82
• Employee 2/4 $227.14
• Employee and Family $353.53

DENTAL INSURANCE: Delta Dental coverage provided to employee and dependents. The employee is responsible for a portion of the premium. $4.65 for Single, $8.78 for Emp. 2/4 or $14.09 for Family semi-monthly.

VISION INSURANCE: EyeMed Vision coverage is available to employees and dependents. The employee is responsible for the full premium. Employee only - $7.09; Employee/Spouse - $13.88; Employee/Children - $14.61; Family - $21.48. All rates are monthly payroll deductions.

LIFE INSURANCE: Securian/Ochs Life Insurance coverage provided for employee ($50,000), spouse ($10,000), and dependents ($5,000 each), with premiums paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance available for employee and dependents through payroll deduction.

RETIREMENT PLAN: Mandatory Ameritas Retirement Plan: 7.5% of gross earnings matched by the City. Effective on date of employment. Four year vesting schedule. Voluntary after-tax contributions up to 10% - not matched by City.

DEFERRED COMP: Five optional Deferred Compensation Plans which allow you to make pre-tax contributions up to $23,000/ year.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: CIGNA - LTD provided for employee. Pays a portion (60%, maximum of $8500 per month) of employee's salary should he/she becomes disabled.

CAFETERIA/125 PLAN: Optional participation by the employee. Can be used for medical expenses, non-employer sponsored premiums and/or dependent daycare.

VEBA PLAN (HRA): MidAmerica. Post-employment plan to be used for post-employment medical expenses. Contributions made by the City.

PAID VACATION: Vacation leave is earned and accrued in bi-weekly increments. Upon completion of the 6-month introductory period an employee is eligible to take 40 hours of vacation time. The employee will accrue an additional 40 hours in the first 6 months following the introductory period. (80 hours in year 2- 4; 115 hours in years 5 - 9; 136 hours in years 10 - 14; 160 hours in years 15 - 19; 178 hours in years 20 - 24; and 200 hours in year 25 and thereafter.)

PAID HOLIDAYS: Nine holidays and two personal leave days.

MEDICAL LEAVE: Accrual of 8 hours per month which is cumulative to a maximum of 1,339 hours.
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The information provided to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with the employment application to determine whether candidates' meet the qualification requirements and/or the final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

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Please detail any relevant education, experience or training to this position.
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Describe your experience operating heavy machinery and equipment.
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I understand I must maintain a valid driver's license and maintain insurability as determined by the City's insurance carrier.

• I understand the requirement.

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Have you had any major driving violations within the last 5 years or any minor driving violations within the last 3 years. Please review to the job posting for the list of guidelines under the license and certification section.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Nebraska Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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Candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-employment/post-offer physical and drug screen. Do you understand the requirement?

• I understand the requirement.
• I do not understand the requirement.

Required Question