LIFT STATION MECHANIC I

About the role

This is semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical equipment used in sewage/wastewater lift stations.

Responsibilities

• Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. May be required to obtain an Alabama Grade IC Wastewater Certification.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualification Requirements: Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Special Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. May be required to obtain an Alabama Grade IC Wastewater Certification.

Qualifications

• Education: 8th grade, 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, High School or GED, 1 year of college, 2 years of college, Associate Degree, 3 years of college, 4 years of college, Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree, Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer), Master's degree, Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree, Juris Doctor, Doctoral degree.
• Experience: None, 6 months, 1 year, 1 year and 6 months, 2 years, 2 years and 6 months, 3 years, 3 years and 6 months, 4 years, 4 years and 6 months, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years, 8 years, 9 years, 10 years, 11 years, 12 years or more.

Skills

In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. Note: In order to receive credit, your work experience must be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

Benefits

• 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
• 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
• 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
• Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
• Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
• Retailer plans
• Employee Credit Union
• Promotion by competitive exam
• Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Application Instructions

• All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page.
• Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.
• Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.
• Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work.
• The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board.
• Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
• A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.
• Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

Important Information

• The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.
• For details, please see Class Specifications | LIFT STATION MECHANIC I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com).

Additional Questions

• Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?
• Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
• Lift Station Mechanic I requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence. ****NOTE: A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. **** While attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire.
• Enter the EXPIRATION DATE (month/day/year) shown on your driver's license. **** NOTE: A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. ****
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Describe your experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. Note: In order to receive credit, your work experience must be included in the Work Experience section of this application. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
• Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.
• Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.
• Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?