Job Description:
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Possess a valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge in the operation and maintenance of vehicles equipment farm machinery pumps and equipment used in and around water and wastewater systems
- Familiarity with hand and power tools and equipment commonly used in the maintenance of vehicles equipment structures and buildings
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required.
- Some areas can have loud noise active machinery high pressure fluid systems electrical equipment confined spaces heights and depths fumes airborne particles noxious gases pathogens and various chemicals.
- The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
- Must be able to sit stand stoop twist and bend at the waist turn kneel squat raise arms above shoulder height grasp reach perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment have vision sufficient to read blueprints; have hearing in the normal range with or without correction.
- In an 8hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility ascend and descend stair steps lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height climb and work off of a ladder or scaffold; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; carry a 50pound toolbox up a flight of stairs; work in confined spaces and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.
Responsibilities:
- General Statement
- Works with assigned staff on a variety of tasks in the operations and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cleans vehicles heavy equipment pumps tools and other stationary and portable equipment
- Maintains grounds and buildings: cuts grass weeds and brush; trims trees and bushes; rakes grass leaves and trash
- Operates and maintains vehicles equipment and tools required to load unload haul and spread sand gravel dirt and digs and refills ditches and trenches
- Carries or holds materials supplies and tools to assist operations and maintenance personnel
- Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures
- Understands and carries out oral and written directions
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during other course of work
- Performs other duties as required. Experience working outdoors digging landscaping plumbing working around backhoe and hydro excavator.