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Wastewater Maintenance Tech City of Burley October 2019 Wastewater Maintenance Technician Department: Wastewater Reports to: Wastewater Director Pay Grade 27 Date: October 2019 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective: The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on pumping and treatment systems in the City’s wastewater treatment facility. This includes pumps, lift stations, and treatment systems. Emphasis is on repair and maintenance, but operator skills will be acquired. An employee in this class may be assigned to other maintenance duties in the City’s Public Works. The work is performed, in coordination with the Wastewater Supervisor with indirect supervision from the Wastewater Director and Lead Operator. The principal duties of this position may be performed in an outdoor environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools, heavy equipment and exposure to hazardous material. Due to the on-call nature of this position, the working hours vary and may include weekends, evenings and holidays. Essential Functions: • Performs supervised maintenance, inspection, and repair functions on pumps, motors, and lift stations, and treatment equipment in the wastewater collection and treatment facility; • Performs supervised maintenance, repairs, and modifications on electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and plumbing systems associated with the wastewater treatment facility; • Performs supervised preventative maintenance on emergency power generator systems; • Responds to emergency situations; • Maintains, rebuilds, and repairs control valves under supervision; • Assists with maintaining maintenance and repair work orders, schedules, records, logs, and documents; • Assists with building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance, as assigned; • Learns plant operation functions to aid in maintenance and repair duties and to assist with operations as needed; • Maintains compliance with Federal, State, County, City and other applicable public health environmental and safety standards; May be assigned to operator duties in the wastewater treatment plant during holidays, weekends, or other short-staffed periods and performs other related duties as required QUALIFICATIONS: The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are considered to be critical to successful performance in this position: • High school diploma or GED equivalency required, with additional technical training and two years of wastewater systems maintenance experience preferred OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work; • Accurately follow written and oral instructions; • Accurately read and interpret technical and operational manuals, blueprints and diagrams, maintain system performance records and prepare written reports; • Accurately diagnose, troubleshoot and complete appropriate repairs on plumbing, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical equipment; • Operate power equipment and hand tools; • Operate specialized system inspection, cleaning, and maintenance equipment as well as general office equipment; • Prepare written reports and maintain system performance records; • Communicate clearly and effectively with the public and other employees. ---PAGE BREAK--- Wastewater Maintenance Tech City of Burley October 2019 Knowledge of: • Idaho driver’s license with Class B CDL, air brake and tanker endorsements without standard restriction within 90 days of date of hire; • Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices for the maintenance, operation, inspection and repair of treatment equipment and mechanical systems associated with municipal wastewater collection and treatment facilities; • Basic mathematical and science principles related to the operation of a wastewater collection and treatment system; Skill and Ability to: The ability to perform the specialized skills will be given higher considerations. • Independently create SCADA, HMI, and PLC programs, based on concepts and control strategies related to water and wastewater systems. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Demonstration of equivalent vocational coursework or training two-year certification of completion in Instrumentation) OR • Requires four years of progressively responsible experience working with SCADA/HMI systems and progressively responsible maintenance experience in a process industry, preferably water or wastewater treatment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform a wide range of physical and manual tasks in an indoor and outdoor environment. Ability to work in odorous, dirty conditions associated with a Wastewater Treatment Facility. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an industrial setting. Work will include periods of time viewing a computer monitor and operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions. Supervisory Responsibility This positon has no supervisory responsibilities. Position Type/ Expect Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. ---PAGE BREAK--- Wastewater Maintenance Tech City of Burley October 2019 Signatures This job description has been approved by all levels of management: City Administrator Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. Date I understand and can perform the essential job functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. ⃝ Yes ⃝ No