Wastewater Facility Operations & Maintenance Helper

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 22, 2024
  • Salary: $26.43 - $31.46 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Building Maintenance
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Job Description

    Distinguishing Features of the Class

    Under general supervision, performs semi-skilled and skilled work to assist in the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Reclamation Authority's buildings, structures, and assets. The work is performed under the supervision of an assigned supervisor. The nature of the work performed requires that employees in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the public.

    Acceptable Experience and Training

    • Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
    • Considerable semi-skilled labor experience in repair and maintenance of stationary equipment at a water, wastewater, or manufacturing facility.


    Required Special Qualifications

    • Possession of a valid State of Iowa driver's license.
    • Possession of a State of Iowa Grade I Wastewater Operator license within two (2) years of appointment. Failure to attain and maintain required licenses will result in termination of employment.
    NOTE: If you possess an out-of-state license, you must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline. Failure to submit all required documentation may cause application disqualification.

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

    • Assists in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant facility, as assigned.
    • Assists designated staff as needed with the general greasing and lubrication duties on stationary equipment.
    • Observes meters and gages and, under direction, makes adjustments to equipment.
    • Assists designated staff as needed with recording data concerning operating hours, temperatures, pressures and fuel consumption and maintaining operating logs utilizing paper forms and personal computers.
    • Maintains general cleanliness of WRF/WRA facilities; structures, buildings and assets.
    • Cleans tanks, structures or equipment using confined space entry procedures.
    • Assists designated staff as needed with performing routine minor corrective and preventative maintenance and repairs to WRF/WRA structures, buildings and assets.
    • Trims and mows grass and performs other general grounds maintenance using hand tools and motor driven equipment.
    • Participates in snow removal activities from sidewalks, walkways, and paved areas within the facility using hand tools and motor driven equipment.
    • Operates equipment including: a walk behind skid loader, forklift, WRA vehicle, and other equipment of a similar nature.
    • Performs custodial work and gate keeping duties.
    • Assists designated staff as needed with sand blasting or sponge blasting equipment in preparation for painting.
    • Assists with painting of process equipment and buildings.
    • Performs duties of similar nature or level as assigned.
    • Observes all required safe work practices and behaviors.


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    Closing Date/Time: 12/12/2024 4:00 PM Central
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Des Moines
    • City of Des Moines

    Des Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa.  Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.

    Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.

     

     

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