Maintenance Worker - Water Reclamation

City of Hamilton, Ohio; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

OPERS Retirement

Job summary

City of Hamilton, Ohio is seeking a semi-skilled maintenance worker to perform hands-on repair and maintenance of water and water reclamation equipment and facilities. The role requires dexterity and the ability to work under supervision while potentially leading a crew of laborers.

Responsibilities include operating power tools, lubricating equipment, reading gauges, and performing scheduled maintenance. Candidates should have at least six months in a related field and the ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a laborer or in construction or related field.
• Ability to obtain or currently possess a Valid Class B, or Higher, CDL.

Responsibilities

• Uses power bench tools (saws, pipe threader, welders, drill press) for repair and maintenance.
• Lubricates and inspects equipment and reads meters and gauges.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repairs and assists with repair of malfunctioning equipment and assists with installation of new equipment.
• Reconditions deep wells, pulls from ground and repairs or replaces worn parts; maintains reservoirs and booster stations.
• Operates various trucks, air compressors, hoists and other equipment in utility assignments.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Semi-skilled tasks

Follow directions

Heavy manual labor

Safety awareness around hazards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is semi-skilled manual work involving the use of hand and power tools in the maintenance and repair of water and water reclamation equipment and facilities.

Employees are responsible for performing progressively responsible manual work requiring skilled and dexterity.

Work is normally performed under supervision of chief maintenance mechanic who issues work orders, provides instruction in difficult tasks, and checks work frequently for conformance to instructions. Incumbent may act as lead worker for a crew of laborers.

Employees must be aware of, and practice, safety precautions as work is often done around hazardous substances.

Essential Job Functions

• Uses power bench tools (saws, pipe threader, welders, drill press, etc.) in repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Lubricates and inspects equipment and takes readings from meters and gauges.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Repairs, and assists with repair of, malfunctioning equipment and assists with installation of new equipment.
• Reconditions deep wells, pulling from ground and repairing or replacing worn parts; performs maintenance tasks at reservoirs and water booster stations.
• Operates various types of trucks, air compressors, hoists, and other equipment in utility assignments.
• Performs related work at required.

Skills/Knowledges/Abilities

• Knowledge of the practices, tools and materials involved in the performance of semi?skilled tasks within the work area assigned.
• Ability to perform semi?skilled tasks without close supervision.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read schematic drawings and blueprints of mechanical equipment used in work area.
• Ability to perform a variety of semi?skilled manual tasks.
• Ability to get along well with fellow employees and the public.
• Skill in the use of various types of hand and power tools related to the work.
• Skill in the operation of various types of automotive equipment.

Training/Education/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) months experience as a laborer or in construction or related field.
• Ability to obtain or currently possess a Valid Class B, or Higher, Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Health Insurance

The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.

Holidays

For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

Life Insurance

After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plan's trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.

Retirement Plans

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.