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City of Tacoma

Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Maintenance Machinist, Senior

City of Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington, us, 98417

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform complex duties in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic systems and controls, plumbing, various treatment plant and pump station equipment and other assigned equipment, buildings and facilities

Oversee and plan maintenance schedule for subordinates; oversee and participate in preventive maintenance program; train maintenance machinists and recommend disciplinary action as appropriate. May create SAP work orders and notifications

Participate in and conduct employee evaluations.

Recommend improvements and modifications to existing facilities

Fabricate special tools, parts and equipment; operate a lathe

Operate arc and acetylene welding equipment in repairing parts and equipment as needed

Remove, transport, replace and install equipment; repair or rebuild as necessary using various equipment such as mobile cranes and portable lifting devices

Identify source of oil spills and assist with the removal of oil as required

Order supplies and materials according to established procedures; contact vendors as needed; schedule necessary repairs of equipment in a timely and efficient manner

Contact various departments and others to coordinate repair and maintenance activities and procure supplies

Prepare and maintain electronic records and reports related to daily activities

Operate a variety of tools, equipment machines such as electrical testing equipment welders, lathes, generators, portable pumps, saws, drills, roto-hammers and other power and hand tools; operate forklifts, mobile cranes and City vehicles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS Work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to driving from site to site and noise, and working in confined spaces with fumes and odors. The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.

A position in this class is generally exposed to prolonged period of standing, bending, climbing, loud industrial noises, fumes, and gases, working in confined spaces, above and underground, use and operating a variety of hand/power tools, equipment, and machinery requiring finger and hand dexterity, working in the field or in a plant working environment in all types of weather conditions and using proper safety equipment and devices. Walking, sitting, climbing or descending ladders and ability to enter tight and confined spaces. Position requires positioning self under and/or around equipment, ascending/descending, and moving objects weighing 90 pounds or more.

An employee in this position may be exposed to potentially hazardous materials.

An equivalent combination to graduation from high school

AND : Completion of approved four-year machinist apprenticeship program and/or college level technical training (i.e. Associate of Applied Science or equivalent two year technical certificated training program)

OR Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the repair, maintenance, removal and installation of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems including experience in a waste water treatment or five years permanent/fulltime work in a heavy industrial maintenance mechanic trade

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

Basic wastewater treatment plant processes and impact of equipment malfunctions

Safety techniques, testing and procedures in handling dangerous or hazardous gases and/or confined spaces as related to a wastewater treatment plant

Basic principles of the skilled maintenance trades. Basic plumbing and electricity

Oral and written communication skills

Methods, tools, equipment and materials used in wastewater treatment

Plant equipment maintenance, repair, removal and installation

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Health and safety regulations

Requirements of maintaining City waste water treatment plant equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition

Applicable regulations, policies and procedures. Technical aspects of field of specialty

Skill with computers and software. Record-keeping techniques

Machine tool operation

Train and provide work direction to others. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Follow applicable health and safety procedures

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Perform complex maintenance and repair of plant equipment using a variety of power and hand tools and complex test equipment

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches

Perform heavy manual labor. Meet schedules and time lines

Work independently with little direction. Plan and organize work

Inspect equipment, diagnose problems and correct as needed

Perform maintenance machinist and a variety of skilled maintenance work

APPLICATION PROCESS Interested individual should complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.

Applicants who are eligible for veterans scoring criteria (Veterans Preference)

MUST

attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4 (proof of military discharge form)

at time of application

to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points.

COMPAENSATION & BENEFITS Hourly Rate: $53.89 - $56.58

Annual Salary: $112,091.20 - $117,686.40

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