NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Water/Wastewater Operations Assistant
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $45K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a Water/Wastewater Operations Assistant to perform a variety of semi-skilled work functions associated with operations and maintenance of the City’s water treatment plants and water resource recovery facility. The role involves assisting operators, performing maintenance tasks, operating equipment, and responding to public inquiries regarding water system issues.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Assists Operators and Maintenance Technicians with inspections of water treatment plant and WRRF processes and equipment
Performs cleaning tasks to keep facilities in good condition, including but not limited to: cleaning buildings, chemical storage and feed areas, and floors
Performs repair/maintenance tasks to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working order, specifically: cleans and lubricates equipment and machinery, dismantles, overhauls, repairs and reassembles conduits/plumbing lines, performs minor electrical tasks, replaces filters, fuses, switches, belts and related parts, paint and repacks pumps
Performs welding fabrication/repair tasks associated with equipment repairs
Operates heavy and light equipment, machinery and tools associated with repairing, maintaining and testing equipment, specifically: dump trucks, hoists, tractors, backhoe, mowers, generators, pumps, forklift, welder, diagnostic instruments, computer, mechanic tools, electrical tools, plumbing, and carpentry tools
Hauls dirt and grit; shovels sludge and sand; paints fire hydrants; cuts grass and maintains lawns
Loads/unloads equipment and supplies
Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and landscaping equipment, specifically: checking fluids, belts and tires, and repairing electric motors
Assists in directional flushing plan of water distribution system
Responds to calls from the public concerning water system problems, complaints, or emergency situations
Must be able to work rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner
Must meet regular attendance requirements
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Must possess a valid driver's license
Depending on position assigned, must obtain an Alabama Commercial Driver's Permit within six (6) months of employment
Must possess and maintain an Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B within twelve (12) months of employment
This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens
Must be able to operate a variety of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing and grounds keeping equipment including dump truck, hoists, tractors, backhoe, mowers, generators, pumps, forklift, welder, diagnostic instruments, computer, mechanic tools, electrical tools, plumbing tools, and carpentry tools
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics of data, people, or things
Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange mechanical and water utility-related information
Requires ability to read a variety of mechanical, electrical and water utility-related documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures
Requires the ability to write basic job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar
Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice
Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively basic mechanical, electrical, and water utility-related principles and techniques
Requires the ability to make independent judgments in absence of supervision
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions
Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide totals, determine percentages, determine time and weight, and utilize basic mathematical formulas
Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and to operate motor vehicles
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and grounds maintenance equipment
Requires the ability to discern color
Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear
Preferred
Previous experience at a water treatment plant, or water resource recovery facility preferred
Benefits
Retirement
Vacation and illness leave
Paid holidays
Medical and dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Other supplemental insurances
Deferred retirement saving plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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