Utilities Plant Mechanic - Lift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience working with lift stations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force.
• Speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, insects, and wildlife, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment, frequently requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock.
• Regular exposure to loud noise locations (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Supplemental Information

• Special Requirements: Within 6 months of hire: OSHA Safety training Valid commercial driver's license with Class B endorsement.
• Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive: This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard-to-fill and eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive. Please refer to the Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive Policy for additional information and eligibility rules.

Benefits

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retail/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program