POWER SYSTEMS FIELD OPERATOR I (CLASS CODE 3490)

City of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Orleans is seeking a semi-skilled worker to operate and maintain systems and machinery involved in power generation, frequency conversion, potable and raw water pumping, and auxiliary equipment.

The role includes monitoring, operating, and performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on pumping and control equipment, with shift assignments that include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of utility experience with power generation or frequency conversion or water pumping.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled electrical and mechanical work on operating systems and machinery related to power generation, frequency conversion, potable water pumping, raw water pumping, and related equipment.
• Monitor, operate, perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of water and sewer pumping and control equipment.
• Work requires shift assignment including nights, weekends and holidays; and related work as required.

Skills

Utility experience

Power generation

Frequency conversion

Water pumping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Semi-skilled electrical and mechanical work in operating systems and machinery related to power generation, frequency conversion, potable water pumping, raw water pumping, and auxiliary related equipment. Work includes monitoring, operating, routine maintenance and minor repairs of water and sewer pumping and control equipment. Work requires shift assignment including nights, weekends and holidays; and related work as required.

• 1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.*
• 2. Two years of utility experience with power generation or frequency conversion or water pumping.
• 3. Possession of a valid driver's license.*

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify any education and licenses claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

NOTE:

Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076). **Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience