Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Assists with monitoring and maintaining plant operations and assists in the repair of power plant and fabrication of special projects. Participates and successfully completes City sponsored apprenticeship program. Works rotating shifts including nights and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSExperience, Education, and Training

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years' experience in power plant operations

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older (to be able to get Haz-Mat endorsement of CDL)
• Knowledge of machinery and ability to make repairs.
• Fabrication experience preferred.
• May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
• Subject to emergency call-in.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
• Must have a valid Class B Drivers' License.

Or

• Ability to obtain CDL (Class Be with Hazmat endorsement) within 6 months of employment.

Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, good work ethic, promptness in work arrival and in accomplishing all tasks.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate vehicles and equipment with both standard and automatic transmissions.
• Accurately document and maintain simple records and logs as well as brief reports.
• Read and apply instructions.
• Communicate effectively verbally.
• Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.
• Perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's stated mission and philosophy.
• Present an overall professional image.
• Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public.
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.

FUNCTIONSEssential Functions

1. Takes plant readings on engines and fuel and places them correctly on logs assuring for accuracy of readings and thoroughness.
2. Answers phones and logs all trouble calls. Dispatches service personnel as required.
3. Monitors computer readings for status of water towers, reservoirs, deep wells and booster pumps for water placement throughout the City.
4. Monitors status of major electrical breakers, voltage readings and breaker panels taking appropriate action when variances occur.
5. Monitors engine control panels and record readings assuring for accuracy.
6. Produces power and/or implements testing procedures through start-up of jet turbine engines assuring for proper operation and safety.
7. Monitors scheduled power levels and makes determinations in the absence of supervisor to increase or schedule power following established procedures assuring for compliance and accuracy.
8. Performs preventative and overhaul maintenance on all engines, jet and auxiliaries, assuring for efficiency, thoroughness and safety.
9. Responds to requests from other City departments assuring for cooperation and timeliness.
10. As appropriate, designs and completes fabrication projects for City departments as requested, assuring that the production meets expectations following safety procedures and departmental procedures.
11. Delivers fuel to other departments as requested.
12. Dispatches City personnel after hours to handle emergency service calls assuring for proper notification and good public relations.
13. Completes appropriate documentation for completed activities as requested, assuring for accuracy and timeliness.
14. All other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

Environment

• Above average accessibility of all work sites required for the position.
• Above average exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
• Above average exposure to chemicals and fumes.
• Average exposure to heights and darkness.
• Above average exposure to work safety hazards.
• Average amount of overtime/extended work hours required.
• Above average exposure to dust and loud noises.
• Above average exposure to cramped spaces.

Physical

• Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.
• Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
• Normal physical strength to handle 75 lb. objects, considering frequency.
• Normal endurance and dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.
• Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.

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Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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