What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Maintenance Technician position at City of Canby, OR?
Job Title: Wastewater Maintenance Technician
The City of Canby Public Works Department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Wastewater Maintenance Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing journey-level equipment preventative maintenance and repair of wastewater mechanical equipment and systems.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**Requirements:**
Working Conditions:
Benefits:
• Competitive salary range: $66,392.00 - $85,614.00 Annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plan through PERS and OPSRP
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
How to Apply:
Apply online at [City of Canby website] by following the application instructions.
The City of Canby Public Works Department is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Wastewater Maintenance Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing journey-level equipment preventative maintenance and repair of wastewater mechanical equipment and systems.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Perform routine plant maintenance and cleaning activities, implement appropriate repairs to equipment, grounds and buildings.
- Calibrate analyzers and meters (PH meters, D.O meters, level transducers, valve actuators, etc.) using established manufacturer guidelines.
- Conduct routine meter readings, follow established schedules and enter data into applicable computerized system.
- Understand and maintain accurate records of systems operation and maintenance.
- Drive and operate a variety of vehicles and equipment including mowers, forklifts, and front end loaders.
- Install, maintain, operate, and repair all types of industrial machinery including but not limited to; pumps, motors, variable frequency drives, piping, compressors, conveyors, tanks, sweeps, blowers, mixers, gear boxes, hydraulic systems, spiral screens, grit separators, clarifiers, aeration systems, solids handling equipment, UV disinfection equipment, flow meters, fans, heating and ventilation equipment, telemetry, instrumentation and programming.
**Requirements:**
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- 4 years of progressive technical experience and training that provides the applicable advanced journey level knowledge and skills directly related to Wastewater and/or industrial process equipment that includes two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of pumps and pump motors
- Possession of a State of Oregon Journey Level Certificate in a work-related trade such as millwright, maintenance mechanic, or welder, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the job as those listed above may be considered.
- Oregon Grade I Wastewater Operator Certificate or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- Valid Driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
Working Conditions:
- Mental effort: Normal concentration and attention to detail with normal deadlines.
- Physical effort: High: The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, crouching, or crawling in restricted areas.
- Work environment: Moderate Risks/Discomforts: 70% of the work period) require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary range: $66,392.00 - $85,614.00 Annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plan through PERS and OPSRP
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
How to Apply:
Apply online at [City of Canby website] by following the application instructions.
Salary : $66,392 - $85,614
