What are the responsibilities and job description for the APPRENTICE / UNIT 4 RELIEF OPERATOR position at City of Springfield, Illinois?
Job Standards
The Office of Public Utilities, Electric Division is seeking an individual to receive direction from the Unit 4 Control Room Operator and assist in maintaining safe, efficient and reliable operational control of the generating unit in the absence of the regular Unit 4 Floor Operator; perform hourly inspections on all equipment as assigned for Unit 4 generating unit, which may include, but is not limited to, turbine, boiler, environmental (FGDS, SCR, baghouse, precipitators), pumps, circulators and cooling tower, lube and seal oil, mills, feeders, slag tanks, and ash handling; maintain proper lubrication of all assigned equipment; and report any upsets or unfavorable conditions in writing to the Unit 4 Control Room Operator. This position requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a high school diploma or GED, progression in and/or completion of a four year Utility Operating Engineer apprenticeship program, operational knowledge and experience of the equipment at the power stations and a valid Class D driver’s license. Must have the willingness to continue to develop skills and abilities through on-the-job/classroom training and shift work. Apprentices will be reclassified as Relief Operators upon successful completion of the Apprentice Program. Please note that a short aptitude test will be conducted following the initial interview. Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.
This position is covered by Operating Engineers #399 Unit 4
Apply to:
http://www.springfield.il.us
Benefit Information:
https://ess.springfield.il.us/
This position is covered by Operating Engineers #399 Unit 4
Apply to:
http://www.springfield.il.us
Benefit Information:
https://ess.springfield.il.us/
Position Attributes
FINAL DATE TO APPLY: MARCH 18, 2025 AT 11:00 PM CST
Location/Division
ELECTRIC DIVISION
Department
The Office of Public Utilities
Rate of Pay 1
YEAR 1 APPRENTICE: $24.00
Rate of Pay 2
YEAR 2 APPRENTICE: $25.00
Rate of Pay 3
YEAR 3 APPRENTICE: $26.00
Salary : $24 - $26
