Pump Stations Operator I

• Performs daily, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance checks and services.
• Assists in preparing and processing regular and preventive maintenance work orders, daily work sheets, purchase requisitions and related paperwork.
• Responds to emergencies in a timely manner, assesses the situation and puts actions in motion to ensure minimal downtime of equipment and systems.
• Assists in maintaining parts and supply inventory.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Performs minor building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and painting repairs as necessary.
• Operates and inspects pumping equipment that transfers wastewater and regulates flow to collection system and/or treatment plant. Turns valves, pulls levers, and flips switches to operate, test and control a variety of pumps and motors.
• Reads and records data from a variety of gauges including flowmeters, level indicators, pressure and vacuum gauges to inspect and evaluate pump station equipment.
• Completes routine functional tests of onsite generators.
• Inspects equipment to detect malfunctions and/or loss of efficiencies.
• Utilizes a CMMS to enter, track and update maintenance and inspection activities and issues work orders to specific trade to complete repair work.
• Completes minor repairs and preventative maintenance tasks as time permits.
• Tracks data, such as utilization of equipment, power consumption, and pump efficiency.
• Monitors scada telemetry daily of pump station operation and investigates abnormalities or system deficiencies.
• Collects grab samples at pump station sites, if needed or required and deliver to ReWa laboratory for testing.
• Communicates abnormalities seen at pump station sites with treatment plants and/or pretreatment department.
• Completes daily logbook of completed tasks.
• Adjusts chemical feed systems within the collection system as needed.
• Observes gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure equipment is working properly.
• Determines causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Controls operations of equipment or systems.
• Monitors performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Assists with the maintenance of pump station sites within the Collection System as needed or required.
• Assures safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain a professional courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, internal and external customers.
• Serves on call 24 hours a day as scheduled and responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Must possess a valid state drivers license.
• Requires high school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in equipment maintenance and repair work.
• Must complete Gorman Rupp/KSB Pump Operation and Maintenance certification one (1) year from date of employment.
• Must complete in-house Mission Communication operator training within six (6) months from date of employment.
• Must complete in-house Vega operator training within six (6) months from date of employment.
• Must obtain in-house Confined Space Entry training within six (6) months of employment, transfer, or promotion.
• Must obtain a forklift certification within six (6) months of from date of employment.

Posting Statement

ReWa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume, and complete an online application at www.rewaonline.org . ReWa welcomes all.