Chief Wastewater Plant Technician

Chief Wastewater Plant Technician

Department: Public Works

Division: Wastewater

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Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.

Primary Purpose

Supervises and performs a variety of skilled work to repair and maintain wastewater lift stations; maintains and repairs wastewater treatment equipment and facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of: Procedures and techniques for maintaining and repairing a variety of pumps and control devices used in wastewater treatment operations/facilities; general principles and practices of wastewater treatment; State and Federal regulations, standards and criteria regarding discharge of effluent; State and Federal regulations, standards, and guidelines regarding wastewater treatment and treatment plant operations; State and Federal recordkeeping and reporting requirements for wastewater treatment plant operations; principles and practices of employee supervision and training; general building/grounds maintenance and repair practices; Microsoft Office Suite.

Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff; planning, coordinating, assigning, and reviewing work of subordinate staff; following complex oral and written instructions, procedures, and guidelines; operating, maintaining, and repairing wastewater treatment plant equipment; Microsoft Office Suite.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience: Three years full-time wastewater treatment equipment maintenance and repair work experience. Prior experience or training in mechanical and computer controls or SCADA and Ladder systems experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license and a Missouri Class D Wastewater License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Benefits

The City provides health insurance for employees and their immediate family members. The City pays 100% of the premium for the employees and a portion of the premium for family coverage.

Additional Benefits include:

· 2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.

· 11 paid holidays per year 3 paid “floating holidays” per year**

· Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.

· Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.

· Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.

· Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.

· Missouri LAGERS Retirement – employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.

· Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.

· Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!

**Floating holiday accruals depend on employee’s start date.

Essential Job Functions

1.Plans, coordinates, assigns, and reviews work of subordinate staff responsible for maintaining and repairing lift station and wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities.

2.Schedules and oversees routine preventive maintenance work of wastewater equipment and facilities.

3.Maintains records; prepares reports for maintenance and repair activities.

4.Maintains requisition funds for the purchase of parts, supplies, and materials needed to repair and maintain a variety of pumps and control devices used in wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations.

5.Maintains wastewater lift station equipment including lubrication; performs preventive maintenance on a variety of pumps and control devices.

6.Checks lift stations and manholes during inclement weather; reports problems and SSO’s reported for equipment malfunctions at lift stations and wastewater treatment plant facilities.

7.Supervises maintenance and repair work of staff and contractors on equipment, facilities, and lift stations. Assists staff to complete necessary repairs, as needed.

8.Determines nature of problem, parts, materials, and tools/equipment needed to make necessary repairs.

9.Operates wastewater treatment plant as a backup operator, as needed.

10.Contributes effectively to the Public Works Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.

Physical Demands Requirements and Working Conditions

This position works in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must possess the ability to operate a motor vehicle; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to heavy physical work in confined spaces; operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; vision to read printed manuals, materials, and work instructions; hearing and speech to communicate in-person and over the telephone or radio. Finger and hand dexterity is needed to safely operate equipment and tools. Employees regularly stand and walk. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, and reach when completing tasks at ground level and overhead. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, crawl, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work predominantly in an outdoor environment and are exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions, exposed to loud noise levels, fumes, toxic chemicals, odors, and airborne particles; may work in cramped spaces and conditions with poor lighting and ventilation; susceptible to mechanical hazards associated with equipment and moving mechanical parts, and other hazards due to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.28 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22