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CITY OF WAUSAU Wastewater Plant Technician in WAUSAU, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Independently trouble shoot any electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic breakdowns that occur within the plant or lift stations, and report to the Wastewater Superintendent or immediate Supervisor as to what course of action is necessary to resolve issue. 2. Independently maintain maintenance records on all major equipment at the plant, lift station locations, and provide assistance with the scheduling of preventive maintenance activities. 3. Independently perform preventive maintenance tasks to include, but not limited to; lubrication, pump alignment, balancing, pump repair/replacement, and daily inspection of valves, pumps, motors, screens, supporting equipment and flow meters. Preventive Maintenance is performed throughout the plant and at lift stations to ensure all equipment is operating correctly and efficiently. 4. Independently responsible for operating and cleaning all equipment, facilities, and processes related to the plant and lift stations. 5. Under the direction of the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor monitor and operate biogas collection and conditioning systems to ensure corrosion or malfunction doesn\'t occur. 6. During Lab Technicians absence independently perform required laboratory testing to include; pH, total suspended solids, BOD, nitrogen-ammonia, fecal coliform, orthophosphate and total phosphorus. 7. Independently operate plant generators during routine scheduled maintenance to ensure generators function properly when called for during emergency power outages. 8. Under the direction of the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor maintain and repair motor control centers, automated process control systems, remote telemetry monitoring systems, and process control software systems. 9. Under the direction of the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor independently operate wastewater treatment plant equipment to include pumps, air compressors, motors, generators, solids removal equipment, chemical feed systems, and monitor process control systems. 10. Independently organize work assignments and perform follow-up inspections to ensure that work performed was successful. 11. Independently operate biosolids equipment to include; biosolids hauling trucks, front end loader, farm tractor, and tow behind spreader. Under the direction of the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor communicate with farmers to obtain WDNR site approval for the purpose of biosolids spreading, and ensure that sludge being land applied meets WDNR regulations and requirements. 12. Independently perform general housekeeping as necessary to maintain plant cleanliness to include; sweeping mopping floors, washing windows, and painting of facilities and or equipment as needed. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) or more years of progressively increasing professional experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment or automotive equipment, -and/or- One (1) or more years of progressively increasing professional experience repairing and maintaining industrial electrical equipment, including motor control centers/VFDs, automated process control systems, remote telemetry monitoring systems, and process control software systems. Experience working as a wastewater treatment plant operator or working in the water/wastewater industry preferred. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wausauwi/