Floodwall Operator at City of Paducah – Paducah, Kentucky

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Floodwall Superintendent, maintains and repairs pumping and electrical equipment, flood control gates, etc.; performs general maintenance of structures and grounds.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Inspects pump stations and floodwall to ensure proper and efficient operation of all equipment; reports major mechanical failures to Floodwall Superintendent; supervises pump operators on shift (e.g., keeps daily time books and pump plant shift records).
• Maintains, repairs, and adjusts equipment (e.g., pumps, bearings of shafts, electric motors, circuit breakers, volt and amp meters, dehumidification unit, etc.); lubricates mechanical equipment; performs routine electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Performs routine building and grounds maintenance tasks (e.g., operates tractors and bush hogs, grades with tractors and blades, cleans and unclogs drains, sweeps floors, picks up refuse, disposes of trash, etc.); maintains equipment in proper working order (e.g., cutting, welding, and brazing); repairs floodwall and levees as needed.
• May be placed on call for emergencies 24 hours per day, 7 days per week when pump plant(s) are engaged.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Floodwall Superintendent.

Benefits:

Full-Time Position

Pay Range - $20.82 - $26.03/hr (Pay is based on relevant experience and qualifications)

• Uniforms and Work Boots are Provided by the Employer
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Offered
• Retirement Benefits
• Comprehensive Wellness Program Offered
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Provided by the Employer
• Voluntary and Supplemental Benefits are Offered
• An Employee Assistance Program is Provided by the Employer
• Education Assistance Offered

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have completed secondary education and/or two (2) years of experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment; and/or equivalent combination of training and experience which evidences an advanced knowledge of tools, methods, and procedures related to maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment. Must have basic knowledge of supervisory skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess the ability to perform sustained moderate to heavy manual labor including lifting a minimum of 75lb., climbing access ladders to wet wells, does not suffer from acrophobia (fear of heights), claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces), and pass a pulmonary function test while maintaining an acceptable respiratory condition suitable for confined space entry and personal respiratory devices. Must be able to copy and record figures and operate an internal radio system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of pump station and floodwall operations; safety practices and procedures; plumbing, electrical, and mechanical maintenance and repair, and related tools and equipment. Basic knowledge of supervisory skills. Requires the ability to read, copy, and record figures accurately. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.