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Location : Davenport, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1737
Department: Public Works
Division: Water Pollution Control Plant
Opening Date: 12/20/2023
Closing Date: 1/8/2024 11:59 PM Central
Union: Teamsters
Definition
Under general supervision performs work of routine difficulty operating a wastewater treatment plant facility; and performs related work as required.
Starting Pay: $22.3971 6 Months: $22.77 1 Year: $23.15
The schedule for this position will be third shift or a weekly swing shift schedule. The schedule is subject to change, based on the operational needs of the Water Pollution Control Plant.
The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2024 and starts on first day of employment.
The City also offers:
Examples Of Duties
Maintains proper flow of sewage through plant; monitors gauges and equipment, operates treatment plant equipment including pump, valves, and engines.
Takes sewage and sludge samples and performs some analysis, records gauge readings, checks temperatures, gas usage, amounts pumped, pressures, and processing times and records information on daily report sheets.
Checks and maintains the plant and grounds; cleans up work areas and floors; cleans; paints, cleans plant vehicles and inspects plant for unsafe conditions, such as malfunctioning parts, lack of oil, etc.
Performs minor preventive maintenance on equipment.
Engages positively in formal and informal exchange of knowledge and skills.
Operates treatment plant equipment including pumps, valves, engines, small hand tools, belt filter presses, rake drives, conveyors and augers.
Operates large endloaders, skid steers and dump trucks to remove solids from the treatment plant.
Able to use ladders provided to access equipment and tanks as needed.
Able to work in all kinds of weather (inside and outside).
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and mechanical aptitude.
Must obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment a CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement.
Must be able to pass the City of Davenport's background check and prescribed physical.
Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.
Plant Operators will be required to obtain an Iowa Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification within the first year of employment. This certification is in lieu of termination if not acquired within first year of employment. Plant Operators hired after 7/1/11 must obtain within 4 years of hire and maintain throughout employment an Iowa Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification. Upon completion of the Grade II certification, Plant Operator will move to the pay grade of a Plant Operator Grade II. This Grade II certification is in lieu of termination if not acquired within four years of employment.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
The function and service requirements of sewage plant machinery and equipment.
Processes involved in the treatment and disposal of sewage and treatment of water.
The hazards of the work and safety precautions to be taken. The use of chemicals in the treatment of effluents and activated sludge.
Skill in :
Inspecting machinery and mechanical equipment and detecting flaws and defects in operation.
Working skill in:
Reading and interpreting from control gauges the operating status of plant equipment.
Keeping records and making reports.
MEDICAL 2021:
DENTAL 2021:
VISION 2021:
01
Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by Department of Transportation (DOT) agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years.
02
If you answered yes to Question 1, can you provide/obtain proof that you've successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?
03
Have you ever violated a DOT drug and/or alcohol regulation?
04
If you answered yes to Question 3, can you provide/obtain proof that you've successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?
05
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?
06
The schedule for this position will be one of following but is subject to change, based on the operational needs of the Water Pollution Control Plant: Third shift, Sunday through Thursday. Hours worked on third shift will receive a shift differential. ORA weekly swing shift schedule. Hours worked on swing shift will receive a shift differential. An example of the schedule is as follows: Friday 23:45 to 07:45 (punching in Thursday night at 23:45)Saturday 23:45 to 07:45 (punching in Friday night at 23:45)Sunday 07:45 to 15:45Monday 15:45 to 23:45Tuesday 15:45 to 23:45Wednesday-offThursday-offAre you willing to work third or swing shift?
07
This position requires the performance of heavy manual labor which may require heavy lifting, continuous standing, extensive digging, and other manual tasks under a variety of environmental conditions. Are you able to meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
08
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam to be administered on January 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM CST. Do you understand attendance at this exam is required for further consideration in the application process?
09
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
Required Question
Location : Davenport, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1737
Department: Public Works
Division: Water Pollution Control Plant
Opening Date: 12/20/2023
Closing Date: 1/8/2024 11:59 PM Central
Union: Teamsters
Definition
Under general supervision performs work of routine difficulty operating a wastewater treatment plant facility; and performs related work as required.
Starting Pay: $22.3971 6 Months: $22.77 1 Year: $23.15
The schedule for this position will be third shift or a weekly swing shift schedule. The schedule is subject to change, based on the operational needs of the Water Pollution Control Plant.
The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2024 and starts on first day of employment.
The City also offers:
- Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute 6.5% of the employee's income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to Teamsters)
- 13 paid holidays
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- The city will provide CDL training upon hire
Examples Of Duties
Maintains proper flow of sewage through plant; monitors gauges and equipment, operates treatment plant equipment including pump, valves, and engines.
Takes sewage and sludge samples and performs some analysis, records gauge readings, checks temperatures, gas usage, amounts pumped, pressures, and processing times and records information on daily report sheets.
Checks and maintains the plant and grounds; cleans up work areas and floors; cleans; paints, cleans plant vehicles and inspects plant for unsafe conditions, such as malfunctioning parts, lack of oil, etc.
Performs minor preventive maintenance on equipment.
Engages positively in formal and informal exchange of knowledge and skills.
Operates treatment plant equipment including pumps, valves, engines, small hand tools, belt filter presses, rake drives, conveyors and augers.
Operates large endloaders, skid steers and dump trucks to remove solids from the treatment plant.
Able to use ladders provided to access equipment and tanks as needed.
Able to work in all kinds of weather (inside and outside).
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and mechanical aptitude.
Must obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment a CDL Class B license with air brake endorsement.
Must be able to pass the City of Davenport's background check and prescribed physical.
Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.
Plant Operators will be required to obtain an Iowa Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification within the first year of employment. This certification is in lieu of termination if not acquired within first year of employment. Plant Operators hired after 7/1/11 must obtain within 4 years of hire and maintain throughout employment an Iowa Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification. Upon completion of the Grade II certification, Plant Operator will move to the pay grade of a Plant Operator Grade II. This Grade II certification is in lieu of termination if not acquired within four years of employment.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
The function and service requirements of sewage plant machinery and equipment.
Processes involved in the treatment and disposal of sewage and treatment of water.
The hazards of the work and safety precautions to be taken. The use of chemicals in the treatment of effluents and activated sludge.
Skill in :
Inspecting machinery and mechanical equipment and detecting flaws and defects in operation.
Working skill in:
Reading and interpreting from control gauges the operating status of plant equipment.
Keeping records and making reports.
MEDICAL 2021:
DENTAL 2021:
VISION 2021:
01
Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not obtain, safety-sensitive transportation work covered by Department of Transportation (DOT) agency drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years.
- Yes
- No
02
If you answered yes to Question 1, can you provide/obtain proof that you've successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?
- Yes
- No
- N/A
03
Have you ever violated a DOT drug and/or alcohol regulation?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered yes to Question 3, can you provide/obtain proof that you've successfully completed the DOT return to duty requirements?
- Yes
- No
- N/A
05
Do you possess a valid Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
06
The schedule for this position will be one of following but is subject to change, based on the operational needs of the Water Pollution Control Plant: Third shift, Sunday through Thursday. Hours worked on third shift will receive a shift differential. ORA weekly swing shift schedule. Hours worked on swing shift will receive a shift differential. An example of the schedule is as follows: Friday 23:45 to 07:45 (punching in Thursday night at 23:45)Saturday 23:45 to 07:45 (punching in Friday night at 23:45)Sunday 07:45 to 15:45Monday 15:45 to 23:45Tuesday 15:45 to 23:45Wednesday-offThursday-offAre you willing to work third or swing shift?
- Yes
- No
07
This position requires the performance of heavy manual labor which may require heavy lifting, continuous standing, extensive digging, and other manual tasks under a variety of environmental conditions. Are you able to meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
08
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam to be administered on January 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM CST. Do you understand attendance at this exam is required for further consideration in the application process?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
- Yes
- No
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