What are the responsibilities and job description for the WATER MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT, SENIOR position at City of Kalamazoo?
Description
This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.
The work is considered heavy in nature and involves constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and over 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease / pathogens; and involves heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.
Essential Job Functions
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.
To Learn More Details, Visit Our Benefits Page At
https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
Do you have two (2) or more years of a relevant prior experience?
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.
The work is considered heavy in nature and involves constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and over 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease / pathogens; and involves heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of assigned division or department;
- Performs general manual labor tasks as required;
- Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required;
- Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks;
- Performs preventative maintenance;
- Maintains and repairs water distribution lines;
- Maintains and repairs water mains:
- Maintains and repairs water meters;
- Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety;
- Assists co-workers with various duties as required;
- Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- High school diploma or GED;
- Two (2) years of relevant prior experience;
- Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License;
- May have Water Distribution Certification;
- May have Trench and Shoring Certification;
- May have Asbestos Certification.
- Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;
- Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
- Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;
- Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;
- Ability to perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problems;
- Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;
- Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and
- Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.
Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits.
To Learn More Details, Visit Our Benefits Page At
https://hr.columbiasc.gov/benefits/
01
Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Do you have two (2) or more years of a relevant prior experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question