Utility Plant MaintenanceRelief Operator

Current opening is at the Courtney Bend services repairs and maintains all Water Department equipment including vehicles pumps motors tools and machinery. Maintains and repairs all buildings structures furniture etc. Performs welding painting carpentry mechanical repair or other related jobs as assigned. Operates pick-up trucks tractors and other vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Responsible for plant operations when the Plant Operator is absent and performs related Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Skilled in the fields of welding painting carpentry and mechanical repair; vocational training desired. Must possess a valid drivers license; hold or obtain a Missouri Class D Water Plant Operators License within six months after being placed on the job. Must have knowledge of Water Department Safety regulations guidelines and programs within three months. Must complete NIMS-level training within the first six months of Demands: Ability to climb ladders and climb in and out of confined spaces. Ability to bend and lift 75 lbs. plus or minus 25 lbs. Must be able to distinguish colors and shades of colors in order to operate plant and perform laboratory titrations. Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and co-workers over the phone radio and in person. Must participate in the plant chemical maintenance Working Conditions: Outdoor conditions of extreme heat and cold and adverse weather. May be required to respond to emergencies during non-working Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-11:30pmBackground checkDrug screenPhysical Abilities TestingIn addition to the application testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this Steelworkers Bargaining Unit Position. Position open until Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening drug-free City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job please submit your request to Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature level and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities demands and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment compensation or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add delete or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.