Plant Operator Job at City of Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA

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  • City of Lake Charles
  • Lake Charles, LA

Job Description

Plant Operator

Salary Level: Start: $15.95 - Max Rate: $25.65 (R7) 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt - Hourly 

SUMMARY

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for general mechanical work includes duties for maintaining plants and pump stations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Inspect, diagnose, and repair minor mechanical defects in equipment such as irrigation systems and valves.

Assist in maintenance and repair of small combustion engines, piping, insulation, and related stationary mechanical equipment.

Perform any other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Some knowledge of preventative maintenance of equipment and vehicles. 

Ability to diagnose mechanical defects and determine appropriate maintenance. Regular prompt attendance is an essential function to this position.

The ability to get along and promote a harmonious working environment with vendors, supervisors, citizens, and co-workers is an essential function of this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Job Tags

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