29.72 per hour | St Charles, MO, USA | Hourly | Full Time

Job Title

Waterworks Maintenance Mechanic / Operator

Department

Public Works Department

Posting Date

November 15, 2024

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

Open Until Filled

Salary - C Certification

Salary - B Certification

Salary - A Certification

$29.72 / hourly

$31.21 / hourly

$34.33 / hourly

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt

Non-exempt

Status

Full time

The City of Saint Charles Public Works Department is currently recruiting for the position of Waterworks Operator. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical work in the operation & maintenance of water treatment facilities and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operate and maintain all water treatment plant systems, pump stations, generators, gauges, pumps, filters, controls and equipment.

• Collect bacteriological and all other samples as required by MDNR.

• Monitors the performance of and operates and maintains all equipment, electrical systems, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant, pump stations, generators, pumps, filters, and other control systems; Record data concerning plant operations

• Charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analysis and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required.

• Collects samples and identifies concentrations of chemical characteristics of water required in accordance with local, State and Federal requirements; gathers and tests water samples for reports as required.

• Perform quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analysis; chart tests results for trend analysis; and evaluate procedures to assure accuracy of test results.

• Calibrate and modify instrumentation and control equipment including recorders and other water quality monitoring equipment.

• Mandatory attendance and participation in: Days & Nights rotating schedule as follows: Work Shifts: 6:30AM-6:30PM(AM) & 6:30PM-6:30AM(PM) & 4-hour Friday Shift

• Saturday-PM, Sunday-PM, Wed-PM, Thurs-PM, 4hr-shift Fri(PM), Mon(PM) , Tues(PM), 4-hr shift Friday(PM), Change to 12-hr Day Shift: Sat(AM), Sun(AM), Wed(AM), Thurs(AM), 4-hr shift Friday(PM), Mon(AM), Tues(AM), 4-hr shift Friday(PM), à Repeat )

• Assigned overtime as necessary to cover other shift openings.

• Mathematically proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, trigonometry, and calculation of percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, etc.

• Receives after hour emergency phone calls while on duty and notifies appropriate Public Works supervisors, on-call personnel, and Public Works Management.

  Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by two (2) years post-secondary college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry or a closely related field and two (2) years' experience in a utility, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, maintenance and operation activities, including laboratory procedures.

• Valid Missouri driver's license required.

• Department of Natural Resources Class C (B, or A) Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification Preferred. Minimum requirement of Class D Certification within 6 months with ability to obtain Class C or higher certification within 18 months of hire.

  How to Apply:

  Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

  The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify