Utility Worker Wanted

500 Laurel Street near Burgess, Menlo Park CA

Description

SALARY: $2,915 - $4,327 Biweekly $6,316 - $9,377 Monthly $75,792 - $112,524 Annually DEPARTMENT: Maintenance DIVISION: Pumps Facility OPENING DATE: 09/13/22 CLOSING DATE: 10/12/22 11:59 PM DEFINITION: Under general direction of the Pump Facility Supervisor and/or the Water Quality Supervisor/Operator as assigned, performs the maintenance on the District's pump stations, Recycled Water Plants, Septic Tank Effluent Pump (STEP) systems, grinder systems, Flow Equalization Resource Recovery Facility (FERRF), flow meters, telemetry systems, and other collection system duties. First round interviews are anticipated to be conducted on Wednesday, October 19 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs maintenance and repairs on District pumps, motors, control systems, electric panels, auxiliary generators and other related appurtenances. Performs maintenance and repairs at District recycled water treatment plants. Follows proper safety precautions related to instrumentation and electrical maintenance (including High Voltage circuits and Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures) and repair; maintains tools, supplies, equipment, and the work site in a safe condition; participates in the District and divisional safety program. Assists in the development and implementation of systems and procedures for the repair, inspection, and maintenance of the pump stations, STEP and grinder systems, FERRF, and other appurtenances of the collection system. Prepares written and oral reports. Troubleshoots, repairs, and coordinates the repair of solid state motor controls, relays, switches, and motor circuits. Performs routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance on a variety of equipment. Repairs and supervises repairs on mechanical and electrical failures of pumping facilities, in all weather conditions and under adverse conditions. Operating and exercising valves, pumps and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater. Responds to after hour calls for system failures. Works evenings and weekends as required; participates in the On-call emergency response program. Assists in the implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Performs Underground Service Alert (USA) markings for public and private pump stations and treatment plant related issues. Supervises and monitors projects in the upgrading and maintenance of the District pumping systems. Reviews plans and specifications for facilities improvement, maintenance projects, and capital improvement projects. Assists in implementing the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and the District's Overflow Emergency Response Plan (OERP) as needed. Determines the need for materials, supplies, and equipment; prepares specifications as necessary, to purchase equipment and supplies. Read electrical schematics for troubleshooting. Removes vegetation, debris, and trash from immediate vicinity of FERRF, pumping facilities, Recycled Water Plants and the former wastewater treatment plant (VVVVTP) site. Installs, calibrates, cleans, and repairs instruments, equipment, and systems found in a wastewater pumping facility such as ultrasonic, magnetic, turbine, frequency generated, thermal flow meters; pH meters; gas detecting equipment, differential pressure transmitters; pressure to current transducers; and recording devices. Assists in the upgrade of existing instrumentation as new technology dictates. Collecting and performing standard lab tests on various wastewater flows and bio solids. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES May assume the duties and responsibilities of the Pump Facility Supervisor, when absent. Assists in the development, testing, and monitoring of the District's emergency response plan for the Maintenance and Operations group. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Performs drum screen cleanings and other maintenance at the recycled water facilities. Performs maintenance and inspections of air relief valves (ARVs). DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Functions, characteristics and proper use and care of tools, equipment and material used in basic wastewater pump stations and related facilities Tools, techniques, and procedures used in basic carpentry, metal, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical work Basic mathematics General maintenance, repair, and grounds-keeping techniques The standard methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of telemetry systems, communication systems, and data logging equipment common to pumping facilities Principles and procedures of emergency response preparedness Safety practices and procedures including occupational hazards and standard safety precautions including electrical safety and Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures Safe driving principles and practices Applied computerization/automation to pump station electronics and controls Materials, equipment, methods, procedures, and practices used in the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of a sanitary sewer collection system The methods, techniques, and equipment related to wastewater disposal and treatment Ability to: Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those supervised and contacted in the course of work Plan, communicate, delegate, and monitor a variety of concurrent projects Prepare, maintain, and interpret records and reports and operate District-specific computer systems Evaluate operations and problems; recommend and implement efficiency and productivity improvements Administer a comprehensive pumping facilities maintenance program Diagnose and either make necessary repairs or schedule others to conduct repairs for pumps, motors, valves, and mechanical, electrical, and electronic difficulties in instrumentation, solid state control apparatus, and related equipment. Perform semi-skilled and skilled preventative maintenance activities related to areas of assignment Operate sewer cleaning equipment for use with Pump Stations and Treatment plant maintenance related duties. Remove manhole lids. Understand process control at the recycled water facilities. Properly care for tools and equipment Use a variety of hand and power tools and testing equipment. Read and record readings of meters and instruments Read and interpret electrical and electronic diagrams and details; design, alter, and fabricate equipment and schematic wiring diagrams. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English, with District staff, suppliers, contractors, and the public Maintain accurate records and make reports of work in progress Perform and train lower level personnel on safe confined space procedures, both permitted and non-permitted. Work cooperatively with others. Skill to: Operate contemporary and modern office equipment including computer systems Safely operate a motor vehicle Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to pumping systems related to the wastewater industry; use diagnostic equipment related to the field Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematic diagrams; diagnose defects in a variety of electronic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment common to instrumentation and electrical apparatus common to a wastewater pumping facility ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: License or Certificate: Possession of, and the ability to maintain, a valid Class "A" California Department of Motor Vehicles Driver License within 1 year of appointment. Must be able to meet DOT Class A driving requirements on a continual basis. Possession of, or ability to obtain, and maintain, a California Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologies certificate Grade I, within two years of assignment. Possession of a California Water Environment Collection System Maintenance Operator certificate, Grade 1, is highly desirable. Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in wastewater pumping facilities and electrical component maintenance, repair, construction, and rehabilitation work for a public wastewater collection system. Or, One-year experience with coursework in treatment plant operation and maintenance or mechanical technology. Training: Basic electrical, High Voltage electrical, low voltage trouble shooting, instrumentation calibration and repair Telemetry systems Pump, motors, and valve diagnostic and repair Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required Please attach diploma or equivalent paperwork, applicants without attachment will be rejected Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment with ability to drive to different sites. Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including: Sufficient strength to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, or more with appropriate assistance or equipment Partially lift and pull-off manhole lids (weighing up to 100 pounds, performed independently) on an as needed basis Lift pump parts and tools weighing up to 40 pounds Push and pull pumps (with about 50 pounds of force) to align flanges while lifting or lowering pumps into place as needed Set up Bypass Operations as needed. Involves lifting, dragging, pushing and pulling large hoses and discharge lines (typically weighing 75 pounds), and connecting pumps as needed Sufficient stamina to perform strenuous work for extended periods of time Possess good color discrimination related to cable color coding Must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to noise, and mechanical hazards Must be willing to perform confined space entries Must work holidays as needed. Must be willing to work overtime as needed May be required to be clean shaven in order to wear respiratory protection equipment Under state law (Government Code Section 3100) upon the declaration of an emergency or disaster, all municipal employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers and have an obligation to report to work when able to do so. WBSD employees at home, during a disaster are expected to report to work as soon as they have looked after the safety and security of their families and may be assigned activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property either at the District or within the locale of your own community. Employees of West Bay Sanitary District are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property either at the District or within the locale of your own community. Additional Requirements: Must live within 45 minutes of West Bay Sanitary District boundaries or file an approved plan with the District Manager detailing how you will meet the 45-minute response time requirement, in order to perform Pump Station or Plant on-call and standby duties. COVID 19 Related: Effective November 05, 2021: West Bay Sanitary District is requiring new hires to either provide a copy or show proof of vaccination, prior to start date.