Apprentice Utility 1st Year- Elec Gen

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APPRENTICE UTILITY 1ST YR - ELEC GEN\

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the

range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are

not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Beginning Wage: \$20.10 Hourly

**DEFINITION**

To participate in the performance of a variety of semi-skilled tasks

related to the power plant operation and power plant maintenance.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED**

Receives general supervision from the Power Plant Chief Operator or

Power Plant Shift Operator or Power Plant Assistant Operator.

Exercises no supervision.

• ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS**- Essential and other
  
  

important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited

To, The Following

**Essential Functions:**

• Participate in the operation, maintenance and repair of the Electric
  
  

Utility Power Plant.

• Assist in the performance of tests on water in boilers, softeners
  
  

and towers; adds chemicals determined from routine lab tests.

• Assist and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair
  
  

on machinery and equipment including checking oil levels, motors,

pump and fan operations.

• Assist maintenance technicians and other personnel in plant
  
  

maintenance.

• Operate various equipment including computer, overhead crane, bucket
  
  

trucks, drill press, band saw, cutting torch, welder, pipe threading

machine, variety of lab equipment, and various hand tools.

• Ensure the adherence to safe work practices, policies and procedures
  
  

of plant operations by assigned staff.

Marginal Functions

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
  
  

Requirements

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**QUALIFICATIONS**

Knowledge Of

Basic power plant system design, maintenance and repair.

Basic procedures and techniques essential to maintenance and operation

of electric generating equipment.

Occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.

Basic accounting and mathematical principles.

Procedures, methods and techniques of record keeping.

Pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Ability To

Learn to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project

consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in

support of goals.

Conduct routine lab tests and take action when tests so indicate.

Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a

safe and effective manner.

Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and

regulations.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those

contacted in the course of the work.

Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Electric Utility

Department.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Maintain accurate records.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned

Duties And Responsibilities Which May Include The Following

• Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Lifting and/or carrying heavy objects
• Operating forklift
• Climb stairs or ladders
• Conduct inspections
• Disassemble and assemble mechanical equipment
  
  

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed

For

• Making observations
• Communicating with others
• Reading and writing
• Evaluating status of equipment
• Operating assigned equipment
• Answering questions
• Speaking in a clear and audible voice
• Monitoring activities and operations
• Effectively working with numbers
• Evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical machinery
  
  

and hand tools

Maintain Mental Capacity That Permits

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