City of Fond du Lac is accepting applications for the position of Equipment & Collections Technician. This full-time position reports directly to the Supervisor Wastewater (WTRRF) Maintenance and will perform technical, skilled, and manual work at the WTRRF and lift stations. It requires the ability to effectively apply specialized knowledge in the maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment and related equipment, and is responsible for inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical machinery.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Dismantle, repair, and reassemble mechanical equipment such as centrifugal pumps, plunger pumps, propeller pumps, rotary lobe pumps, gear reducers, compressors, unit heaters, etc.
- Repair process pipelines, valves, gas pressure reliefs, drip traps, gauges, flame traps and related system components.
- Prepare and paint metal, wood, plastic and masonry surfaces and repairs structures.
- Clean and lubricate pumps, motors, drive units, compressors, hoists, and other mechanical equipment.
- Operate oxygen-acetylene and arc welding equipment.
- Adjust pump packings and repack pumps.
- Assist electricians and perform general laborer duties as required.
- Assist with pre-treatment, industrial and outlying sewer group site maintenance.
- Operate light truck, loaders, mowers, pumps, compressors and related plant equipment.
- Operate supplementary pumping equipment under emergency conditions.
- Troubleshoot pump stations.
- Make repairs to equipment and assist others in repairs and maintenance as assigned.
- Ability to effectively observe system and detect equipment malfunctions and to report same accurately in oral and written form.
Qualifications
- Graduation from a two-year specialized training program in industrial or wastewater maintenance or wastewater treatment or equivalent training and experience.
- Possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License without air brakes restriction.
- Ability to perform confined space entry work and a wide variety of duties involving physical strength and manual dexterity.
The City of Fond du Lac offers a comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, 457 and Roth retirement plans. Relocation and Tuition Assistance available. Starting salary will range from $29.20 – $31.19 based upon knowledge, skills, and abilities. Submissions will be reviewed upon receipt; open until filled.
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please submit a completed application, cover letter and resume describing your experience as it relates directly to this position.
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