What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Plant Technician position at City of Joplin?
Wastewater Plant Technician
Department: Public Works
Division: Wastewater
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
Performs a variety of skilled work to repair and maintain wastewater lift stations, wastewater treatment equipment and facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: 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; standard laboratory tests conducted to monitor amounts of solids and pH of raw sewage and treated effluent; State and Federal recordkeeping and reporting requirements for wastewater treatment plant operations; general building and grounds maintenance and repair practices; procedures and techniques for maintaining and repairing a variety of pumps and control devices used in wastewater treatment operations/facilities; Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff; following complex oral and written instructions, procedures, and guidelines; operating, maintaining, and repairing wastewater treatment plant equipment; conducting basic laboratory tests related to wastewater treatment plant operations; Microsoft Office Suite.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience: Two years of full-time work experience in industrial maintenance. Prior experience in electrical, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) computer controls, hydraulics, welding, and HVAC is also preferred.
Licenses and Certifications: Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license and a Missouri Class D Wastewater Operator’s Certificate is required. A Class C Wastewater Operator’s Certificate is desirable, but not required.
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. Repairs and performs preventative maintenance on wastewater treatment facilities including lift station equipment, pumps, valves, and manual and automated control devices.
2. Checks reported equipment malfunctions at lift stations and wastewater treatment plant facilities.
3. Troubleshoots equipment problems, parts, materials, and tools or equipment needed to make necessary repairs.
4. Assists Plant Operators and maintenance staff to complete necessary repairs.
5. Upgrades or retrofits a variety of electrical control devices and related equipment.
6. Performs general building maintenance and repair work including painting; performs landscaping responsibilities.
7. Operates wastewater treatment plant as a backup operator, as needed.
8. 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 $21.22 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
Application Question(s):
- Must possess a Missouri Class D Wastewater Operator's certificate.
Experience:
- full-time industrial maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
