What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operator B position at The City of Saginaw?
JOB
Inspect, clean, and lubricate plant equipment such as boilers, pumps, motors, incinerators and related machinery.Monitor and record equipment performance, gauges, and charts for treatment plant and remote facilities; adjust, repair, and replace equipment as needed. Maintain accurate records of plant operations and activities.Performs routine maintenance and assist with major repairs on pumps, valves, motors, regulators, and other equipment. Conduct laboratory tests to monitor and adjust plant operations as required.Performs maintenance tasks, including cleaning equipment, janitorial work, painting. and assisting with equipment or facility modifications; provide emergency maintenance as needed.Operate all plant and pumping station equipment.Adjust pumps and chemical feeds based on flow and treatment demands.Work at Remote Facilities as needed.Performs other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, work requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling; work requires little grasping, manipulating or making small precise hand movements; work has standard vision and hearing requirements; vocal communication is required to express ideas; work has frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, gases, grease/oils, odors, vibrations, and exposure to blood borne pathogens; work requires the occasional use of protective devices such as Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, respirator, masks, goggles, and gloves; work requires infrequent exposure to high precarious places, below ground level, in confined spaces and risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noisy location (e.g. heavy traffic, large earth-moving equipment).City recommends immunization against Tetanus and Hepatitis A and B. City will provide immunizations; employee may decline.Must be able to work a rotating shift including nights, holidays, and weekends as assigned.
- Open to SEIU hourly members and the public* SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public. Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in a performance test and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by 70% or better to proceed in the process. This posting is subject to close after 14 days******************************************************************************************************************************************************Responsible for operating plant processes, equipment and machinery; conducting routine laboratory analyses; collecting and reporting data; performing general maintenance and mechanical repair; and serving as lead worker on assigned shifts or projects.
Inspect, clean, and lubricate plant equipment such as boilers, pumps, motors, incinerators and related machinery.Monitor and record equipment performance, gauges, and charts for treatment plant and remote facilities; adjust, repair, and replace equipment as needed. Maintain accurate records of plant operations and activities.Performs routine maintenance and assist with major repairs on pumps, valves, motors, regulators, and other equipment. Conduct laboratory tests to monitor and adjust plant operations as required.Performs maintenance tasks, including cleaning equipment, janitorial work, painting. and assisting with equipment or facility modifications; provide emergency maintenance as needed.Operate all plant and pumping station equipment.Adjust pumps and chemical feeds based on flow and treatment demands.Work at Remote Facilities as needed.Performs other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, work requires frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling; work requires little grasping, manipulating or making small precise hand movements; work has standard vision and hearing requirements; vocal communication is required to express ideas; work has frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, gases, grease/oils, odors, vibrations, and exposure to blood borne pathogens; work requires the occasional use of protective devices such as Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, respirator, masks, goggles, and gloves; work requires infrequent exposure to high precarious places, below ground level, in confined spaces and risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a loud noisy location (e.g. heavy traffic, large earth-moving equipment).City recommends immunization against Tetanus and Hepatitis A and B. City will provide immunizations; employee may decline.Must be able to work a rotating shift including nights, holidays, and weekends as assigned.