Process Maintenance Worker

SALARY

$24.46 - $31.54 Hourly

$50,876.80 - $65,603.20 Annually

LOCATION

50010, IA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

24-5412-01

DEPARTMENT

Public Works

DIVISION

Resource Recovery

OPENING DATE

07/03/2024

CLOSING DATE

7/24/2024 5:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

IUOE-BC

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?

Yes

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS

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Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline.

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and processing work, including manual labor, at the Resource Recovery Plant.

This position requires rotating shiffts from days to overnights. DAY: Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 4PM NIGHT: Sunday thru Wednesday 9:10pm to 7:40am.

Effective July 2024 the pay range for Process Maintenance worker per the collective bargaining unit is as follows: Step A: $24.46 starting Step B: $25.64 6 months Step C: $27.04 12 months Step D: $27.98 18 months Step E: $29.17 24 months Step F: $30.37 36 months Step G: $31.54 48 months

There are also training opportunities for career progression to become eligible for the Maintenance Technician I and II positions, including a skill based pay plan. Maintenance Technician I can earn between $31.25 and $33.63 per hour; Maintenance Technician II can earn between $36.60 and $37.78 per hour; once qualified by completing and passing required training courses.

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.

Examples of Essential Job Functions: Drives and operates trucks, tractors, forklifts, end loaders, and other motorized equipment with various attachments; monitors and maintains shredders and conveyors; fabricates special equipment for maintenance or construction projects; may act as a lead worker for a maintenance team; makes estimates of parts and materials needed for maintenance projects; reads and interprets various types of electric test equipment and vibration meters; may assist higher level maintenance staff on 480 volt electrical systems and equipment when de-energized by others; makes mechanical and non-mechanical repairs to equipment; performs a variety of grounds, facilities, and other general maintenance or clean-up activities; loads and unloads a variety of materials manually or using lift equipment; reads and interprets blueprints, technical manuals, construction drawings and MSDS; receives or generate a variety of printed materials including memos, blueprints, instructions, maps, and schedules; maintains records related to equipment and materials usage and other job activities. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with proper safety policies and procedures.

Each employee is expected to continually strive to bring shared values to life through our Excellence Through People organizational culture. ETP values include: committing to continuous improvement; inspiring creativity and innovation; being customer driven; making data-driven decisions; committing to diversity, equity and inclusion; championing employee involvement; striving for excellence; having fiscal stewardship; acting with honesty and integrity; exhibiting leadership; choosing a positive attitude; respecting one another; promoting safety and wellness; and cultivating teamwork. For leaders, this includes creating a work culture that brings these values to life. For all employees, this includes maintaining a Total City Perspective. The purpose of ETP is to deliver exceptional services to the public at the best price, and for employees to experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

Other Job Functions: Maintains an equipment and materials inventory.

Education and Experience: Two years of general labor experience involving the use of tools and equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver's license required; must obtain a valid type A Commercial Driver's License and any required endorsements within six months of appointment. 24-hour Hazard Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certification required within 6 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the types and uses of common and power tools, materials, and equipment used in general construction, maintenance and repair work; knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized construction and maintenance equipment.

Skill in the use of tools, machinery, motorized vehicles, and other items common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work; skill in the use of measurement and diagnostic equipment common to general construction, maintenance, and repair work. Must have basic computer knowledge.

Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance under variable weather conditions; ability to understand and carry out specific verbal or written instructions; ability to operate motorized vehicles and other motorized equipment; ability to calculate or estimate the amounts of materials needed; ability to lead a maintenance team; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens or public service organizations, supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, and vendors.

Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

Physical Characteristics of Work: The work involves sitting 0 to 5 percent of the time; sitting and using arm/leg controls 0 to 40 percent of the time; standing (but not walking) 0 to 35 percent of the time; standing and walking 10 to 35 percent of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; routinely lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; and routinely lifting objects over 50 pounds. Ability to wear a dust mast/respirator

Vision Requirements: The minimum standard for use with those who work with machines such as