Lift Station Tech I

Water Department

Job description statements are: intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title; not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required; and subject to change, as approved by the City Manager.

Monday-Friday

7am-4pm

Job Summary:

Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in maintaining wastewater and water pumping stations. This position is an "ON CALL" position as it relates to the department's residency guidelines.

Examples of work performed: repairs and performs the maintenance on the department's water and wastewater pumping stations; disassembles and overhauls pumps, valves, electric motors, and other equipment relating to pumping stations to effect the transfer and regulate pressure of water and wastewater; installs, repairs and replaces electrical equipment; inspects defective equipment and diagnoses malfunctions; orders necessary parts and supplies; prepares and maintains records for all equipment and parts and supplies; operates high pressure sewer cleaning truck; operates boom truck; operates computer for checking lift stations (SCADA); performs facility and vehicle maintenance; performs other work as required.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in servicing water and wastewater systems

Knowledge of efficient methods and procedures for mechanical and electrical maintenance. of equipment and machinery

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Ability to service and overhaul a variety of pumps and peripheral equipment used in water and wastewater systems

Ability to use the necessary tools

Ability to operate a high pressure sewer cleaning truck Ability to operate a boom truck

Ability to operate light motor vehicles

Ability to keep routine records and make reports

Ability to operate computer for checking lift stations (SCADA)

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.

Qualifications:

High school education or equivalent is required. Classes in pump and electrical maintenance and in maintaining water or wastewater pumping stations is preferred. Must possess a valid TN driver's license; must possess or have the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire date; boom truck certification required within 2 years of employment.

Essential Functions:

Work involves frequent physical exertion including walking, climbing, bending, stooping and lifting. Requires physical strength when manipulating pumps and equipment. Worker may be exposed to biological hazards through contact with raw sewage. Possible exposure to hydrogen sulfide and methane gas. Exposed to all weather conditions. Requires lifting items of 100 pounds or more. Access to some equipment is precarious. Will work with active electrical circuits. Worker is continuously exposed to such conditions as dirt, oil, grease, sewage, noise and temperature extremes. Subjected to hazardous gases when working in manholes, wet wells, etc. Subject to being called out at all hours. Must abide by the department's residency guidelines.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Benefits
Pension and 401k Retirement Savings
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick time

City of Cookeville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (931) 520-5289.

Successful applicants must pass a limited background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen. 

Salary : $21 - $30