Process Maintenance Worker

About the role

The City of Ames is recruiting for a Civil Service eligibility list for the position of Process Maintenance Worker at the Resource Recovery Plant. The list is valid for up to one year and may be used to fill vacancies in this classification. Employees with previous Civil Service status in this classification who wish to demote or transfer must apply by the deadline.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates trucks, tractors, forklifts, end loaders, and other motorized equipment with various attachments
• Maintains and monitors shredders and conveyors
• Fabricates special equipment for maintenance or construction projects
• Acts as a lead worker for a maintenance team
• Makes estimates of parts and materials needed for maintenance projects
• Reads and interprets electric test equipment and vibration meters
• Assists higher level maintenance staff on 480 volt electrical systems and equipment when de-energized by others
• Makes mechanical and non-mechanical repairs to equipment
• Performs grounds, facilities, and other general maintenance or clean-up activities
• Loads and unloads materials manually or using lift equipment
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical manuals, construction drawings, and SDS sheets
• Generates and receives a variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions, maps, and schedules
• Maintains records related to equipment and materials usage and other job activities
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with proper safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Two years of general labor experience involving the use of tools and equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work
• Valid driver's license required; must obtain a valid type A Commercial Driver's License and any required endorsements within six months of appointment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of types and uses of common and power tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance and repair work
• Knowledge of precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment
• Skills in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work
• Basic computer knowledge

Physical Activities

• Sitting 0 to 5 percent of the time
• Sitting and using arm/leg controls 0 to 40 percent of the time
• Standing (but not walking) 0 to 35 percent of the time
• Standing and walking 10 to 35 percent of the time
• Frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds
• Routinely lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds
• Routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds
• Routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds
• Required to wear a respirator
• Confined spaces
• Darkness or poor lighting conditions
• Isolation

Equipment Essential to the Job

• A variety of motor vehicles and heavy equipment including pickup trucks, dump trucks, forklifts, aerial boom trucks and end loaders, semi tractor/trailer
• A variety of general purpose maintenance equipment including brooms, shovels, cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals
• Power and hand tools including grinders, drills, saws, air compressors, pumps, hand tools
• Operates torches, welder, and iron worker
• A variety of personal safety equipment and clothing including dust mask, ear plugs, a First Aid kit, gloves, safety goggles, raincoats, gas monitors, computers (both personal and desktop), and video equipment

Selection Process

• Evaluation of education and experience
• Phone interview
• On-site interview, which includes a manager meeting
• Completion of reference checks and a criminal background check, including a sex offender registry check

Benefits

• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Family sick leave
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Health and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement
• Long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted Parks and Recreation gym usage and exercise classes
• Employee assistance program

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Ames is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.