WPC Maintenance Repair Worker I

Are you a reliable, safety-focused individual who takes pride in hands-on work that benefits your community? The City of Cedar Rapids is hiring a WPC Maintenance-Repair Worker I to support the daily operation and upkeep of our wastewater treatment facilities. In this vital role, you'll perform routine maintenance tasks that help protect public health and the environment. If youre ready to contribute to a cleaner, healthier city, apply today!

About our Organization
At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our communitys diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community
Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!

About this Opportunity
Provides labor and technical maintenance services to sustain a continuing program of waste water treatment. Works under immediate supervision, work is largely prescribed and routine, though assignments requiring considerable independence may be given to experienced workers in this class.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Repairs and overhauls pumps, compressors, conveyers, piping and other pollution control equipment;
• Wears and properly uses safety equipment including personal protective, fall protection equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus and gas detection equipment;
• Drives dump truck;
• Operates fork-lift and other material handling equipment;
• Performs snow removal activities;
• Maintains vehicles;
• Performs building maintenance activities;
• Cuts weeds; mows grass;
• Paints equipment and buildings;
• Lubricates machinery;
• Adjusts or replaces pump packing;
• Checks machinery vibration levels;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of routine maintenance methods and techniques with a variety of specialized treatment plant and lift-station equipment;
• Knowledge of OSHA permit-required confined space entry protocol, respiratory protection standards, right-to-know laws, CPR and First-Aid;
• Skill in application of specified knowledge of repair and maintenance of waste collection and treatment equipment;
• Ability to properly utilize the following equipment and tools: mechanical hand tools, portable power tools, hydraulic press, drill press and bandsaw, dump truck, lubrication equipment, cutting torch, welder, vibration measuring equipment, material handling equipment, tractor and snow removal equipment, personal protective equipment, gas detectors, fall protection equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus;
• Ability to perform confined space entry using permit-required protocol;
• Ability to work cooperatively and to maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities;
• Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Two years experience in maintenance and minor repair of machinery or mechanical equipment; or
• Two years of related education, apprenticeship, or trade in a related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and educations which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Iowa Commercial Driver's License (Class A) with appropriate endorsements and Medical Examiners Certificate within 6 months of employment.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM