What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Operator I - Wastewater position at City of Ankeny?
Function
The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for the fulltime position of Utilities Operator - Wastewater in the Municipal Utilities Department.
Starting salary, plus excellent benefits:
- Utilities Operator Assistant - $25.563 per hour with no certifications
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Utilities Operator I - $28.402 per hour with a Grade I operator's certificate issued by the State of Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in waste water related field or the Iowa Water Environment Association (IAWEA).
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM with additional on-call/overtime hours as needed.
The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Vacation and Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Nine (9) Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS
Deferred Compensation Plan
Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
Longevity Pay
Applications must be received by Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Interested individuals should apply online at www.ankenyiowa.gov and may attach a resume along with any certifications held and a detailed cover letter expressing interest. Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required.
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To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a basic skills exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Friday, February 21, 2025 by 5 pm. Please check your email (and junk email) for testing information. Contact HR if you do not receive the testing information on 02/21/2025.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist other personnel as directed in the operation, maintenance, and repairs of the Municipal Utilities facilities and sewer collection system.
- Record readings from meters, gauges, and related controls and equipment to maintain proper pumping rates, flows, and to make necessary minor operational or mechanical adjustments.
- Maintain records.
- Recognize and evaluate potential operational or mechanical problems and advise operational staff or supervisor.
- Assist the public by listening to complaints, inquiries, and problems, and taking the appropriate actions necessary to correct them and advise the supervisor or superintendent when necessary.
- Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs on all operational equipment, buildings, grounds, vehicles and appurtenances as directed including general cleaning.
- Respond to sewer service calls, lift station and manhole monitor alarms, and other emergencies as directed.
- Perform basic field tests.
- Perform office duties as assigned.
- Assist other city departments as directed.
Entry Requirements and Skills
- Graduation from high school or an equivalent.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public, ability to keep accurate and legible records, and have the ability to recognize occupational hazards and follow established safety precautions.
- Possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Iowa.
- A Grade I operator's certificate issued by the State of Iowa or IAWEA in a wastewater related field.
- Obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued by the State of Iowa.
- Possess an IDNR Grade I operator certification in wastewater or IAWEA Grade I voluntary wastewater collection system operator certification.
- Shall maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Iowa as a condition of employment.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a mobile crane operator's certification.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Will be required to perform duties during off-hour emergencies, weekends, or holidays.
- May be exposed to a variety of chemicals, noxious odors, gases, high voltage, and other potentially hazardous working conditions as well as all types of weather conditions and extremes.
- Will be required to operate employer’s vehicles and related equipment.
- Must be insurable.
- Must be sighted.
- Must be able to hear normal conversation.
- Must be able to speak clearly at normal rate of conversation.
- Must keep regular and reliable attendance at work.
- Must be able to kneel, squat, bend, twist, climb, lie on creeper, and work over head.
- Must be able to work on equipment located over head, above or below the waistline.
- Must be able to work in wet environments.
- Must be able to climb into or out of employer’s equipment.
- Must be able to remove and replace manhole covers weighing up to 80 pounds with a lever.
- Must be able to climb into and out of 22-inch openings.
- Must periodically lift and carry, for short distances, heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to climb and descend ladders and stairs, and walk over uneven terrain.
- Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 150 pounds with the assistance of another employee but without assistance of a portable hoist.
- Must be able to use tools weighing 30 pounds or more.
Salary : $26 - $28