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The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for the classification of Treatment Plant Maintenance Worker at the Wastewater and Water Treatment Plants. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification at either the Wastewater Treatment Plant or Water Treatment Plant. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancies must submit their application by the deadline. We are currently hiring two roles; there is one vacancy at each treatment plant. Under general supervision this position performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work, including manual labor, while also performing related work as required. Salary: This position is an entry level position within a collective bargaining unit. Note:Effective July 2024, the pay starts at $24.50 per hour. The following steps for this position are earned as time in position: 12 months = $25.16 24 months = $26.10 48 months = $30.71 Skill Block Pay Under the collective bargaining unit agreement, there is a specified plan to provide further pay structure and promotional opportunities. This includes time in initial position, as well as course completion and IDNR licensing for the following promotional positions: WandPC Maintenance Technician I - $28.57 with 24 months, $33.18 with 48 months. WandPC Maintenance Technician II - $37.78 with 48 months. In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed at:City of Ames Benefits{tabindex="0"} Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit: PSLF Program{tabindex="0"}

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Drives and operates trucks, tractors, and other motorized equipment with various attachments; performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on various sizes of pumps, motors, pipes and conduits; changes oil and lubricates equipment; fabricates equipment for maintenance or construction projects; operates and climbs ladders used in maintenance and construction activities; performs a variety of grounds and general maintenance activities including trimming, planting or removing trees, mowing lawns, and cutting brush; performs snow removal; may assist in some electrical repairs and installations; calculates or estimates materials needed for projects; reads and interprets various types of meters and measuring devices; makes repairs to large and small pieces of equipment; performs light construction work using a variety of materials; loads and unloads a variety of materials manually or using lifting equipment; may act as a lead worker for a crew of workers; may climb elevated tanks or structures greater than 50' in height; performs all duties in a manner consistent with proper safety policies and procedures; reads and interprets schematics, technical manuals, construction drawings and SDS sheets; prints work orders and maint ins computerized maintenance records related to equipment and inventories; and other related job activities as assigned.

Other Job Functions: Cleans ground and elevated tanks and equipment areas; may assist Plant Operators with operating activities; assists as needed in the maintenance and operation of storage facilities. Participates in public relations events. Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:High School Diploma, G.E.D or Hi-Set and two years of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work. Licenses and Certificates:Must possess a valid Driver's License at the time of appointment. Water Treatment Plant: Must obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of appointment and maintain throughout appointment. May be required to obtain an air brake and/or tanker endorsement. Wastewater Treatment Plant: Must obtain a Class A CDL with air brake endorsement within 6 months of appointment and maintain throughout appointment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the types and uses of common hand tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance, and repair work; knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment. Basic knowledge of office computer hardware and software. Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work; skill in the use of measurement and diagnostic equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work. Ability to lead a small crew of workers; ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions; ability to understand and carry out specific verbal or written instructions; ability operate motorized vehicles and other motorized equipment; ability to calculate or estimate the amounts of materials needed; ability to effectively communicate with others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens or public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other city employees, and vendors. Ability to present positive attitude to residents, co-workers and contractors.

Supplemental Information

Physical and Environmental Characteristics Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawl