NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Lift Station Technician - Wastewater Collection
Phenix City, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.68/hr - $17.68/hr
0+ years expCity of Phenix City is seeking a Lift Station Technician for their Utilities - Wastewater Collection department. The role involves inspecting and troubleshooting lift stations, performing minor repairs on pumps, and ensuring the proper operation of various equipment and safety measures.
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Responsibilities
Inspects vehicle and equipment for proper operating condition and makes safety checks
Using a grease gun performs lubrication services on equipment
Checks oil, water and hydraulic fluid levels of vehicles and equipment; add fluids if needed
Performs minor repairs and services on equipment to include replacing blown lights, bulbs, and fuses. Inspects tires to ensure no wear or damage is visible; uses air pressure gauge to ensure tires are properly inflated
Refuels vehicle and gas powered equipment as needed
Ensures that safety equipment such as fire extinguisher, road markers, and flares are on board and serviceable
Reports major equipment malfunctions to superintendent for repair by shop mechanics
Cleans interior of vehicle and removes loose paper or debris
Using water hose and cleaning solution cleans exterior of vehicles and equipment to remove mud, dirt and debris
Informs superintendent of broken, damaged, or misplaced tools and equipment
Cleans and maintains hand tools and equipment
Positions necessary safety equipment around work area to avoid safety hazards to include safety cones, signs
Ensures that signaling and beacon lights are operating when work is in progress
Operates tractor with rotating cutter to cut sewage right-of-way, outfall lines and lift station grounds
Operates hand held packer to re-pack dirt upon completion of repairs
Uses chain saw to cut trees and low hanging limbs to right of ways
Performs maintenance and repair on mechanical systems and components on the pumps for the sanitary sewer lift stations
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, manuals and sketches
Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical systems
Uses various hand tools to include volt meters, hammers, wrenches and saws to perform maintenance on pumps, electrical boxes, pipe fitting, installations to cut pipe used in sewer lift station repairs
Paints lift stations and caution poles with brushes and rollers
Assists in performing minor building repair services to include painting
Attends departmental and safety meetings
Assists in performing various pipe fitting tasks, may assist in raising and rebuilding man holes
Assists in maintaining grounds surrounding Utility facilities
Assists in cleaning and organizing warehouse
Assists in other departments as needed or upon request
Performs additional duties as assigned or upon request
Qualification
Required
Have high school education, GED or demonstrated level of proficiency
(6) Months of basic knowledge of trouble shooting electrical pumps and control panels
Lift stations, pumps, valves and construction operations
Read to comprehend operator manuals, directives, gauges, and indicators
Prepare work orders and similar non-complex forms
Communicate to issue instructions, converse with supervisor and co-workers on work related activities
Count, add and subtract whole numbers
Operate chain saw to cut low hanging limb or other debris from right-of-ways
Exercise judgment particularly in tasks involving safety of self and others or efficiency of operations
Preferred
Encouraged to obtain their WWC Grade 1-C certification
Company
NEOGOV
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