JOB SUMMARY Under close supervision of the Lift Station Technician Supervisor and Department Head, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled physical tasks in maintenance activities. Work is usually closely supervised and fits a pattern that has established and explained before work is started. Work is observed and reviewed both during its performance and upon completion. Usually considered to be a training status therefore, under this training concept, the difficulty and variety of work increases; positions may be assigned to the class of Lift Station Technician should a position become vacant.

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO Lift Station Technician Supervisor

SUPERVISES N/A

EXAMPLE OF WORK (Illustrative Only)
Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring systems, pumps, meters, controls and other electrical fixtures and pumping equipment.

Installs and maintains generators, pumps, aerators, and controls other simple and moderately complex electrical and mechanical work in replacing and repairing parts.

Uses standard electrical and mechanical tools and equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, pipe wrenches, and other related equipment.

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to the classes. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of the practices, methods, tools, equipment and materials of the electrical trade and the necessary safety precautions. Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment of the electrical trade. Ability to learn how to locate, repair, and adjust defects in pumps, controls, electrical systems and pump equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to read and interpret sketches, diagrams and blueprints.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to perform medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects.

Must be able to push, pull, and lift between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS
Involves routine and frequent exposure to toxic/caustic chemical and working in wet and/or humid conditions.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent, and some knowledge of the electrical trade as it relates to semiskilled activities.

Must be able to acquire State Certification Class IV-with experience in this field.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED
Possession of a valid Louisiana Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a good driving record and a High School Diploma or GED.

Must be able to obtain the State Certification in Wastewater Collection IV within a reasonable amount of time.

The City of Hammond is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.