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Isle of Wight County

Pump Station Mechanic I

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Pump Worker or Operator operates pumps that are part of a large heating, cooling, and ventilation system. May operate pumps that move water in and out of water treatment systems or wastewater treatment plants. Operates pumps at a construction site.

$53,635 / year median in Virginia

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is responsible for troubleshooting problems at pump and well facilities , installing new equipment, and performing preventative maintenance in order to ensure proper operation of all water and sewer facilities. Installs, repairs, and performs routine maintenance of pump facilities . Identifies failures and makes repairs to sewer and water facilities . Monitors and observes activities of various contractors hired to install pump stations. Operates a variety of equipment and tools used on the maintenance of pump facilities . Performs general/preventative maintenance tasks to ensure proper operation of pump. and well facilities. Inspects and tests systems to identify cause of problems and to ensure proper operation. Checks bypass pumps to ensure efficient and proper operation. Compiles a record for the history of pump stations and all repairs. Provides response to after-hours emergency calls or emergency situations. Prepares reports, forms, work orders, and miss utility tickets. Follows safety procedures and monitors work environment to ensure safety of co-workers. Observes all approved safety and health policies and procedures pertaining to his/her work activities and performs all work tasks in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with County policy. Performs other assigned duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the use of fingers, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, hearing, kneeling, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, and visual acuity. High School Diploma or equivalent; Up to two (2) years of related work experience; Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Driver's License valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Please Note:
All County employees may be required to report to serve our customers during emergency conditions. While some will perform their regular duties, others may be assigned to report at a different time and location and to perform different duties from their regular jobs. Employees will either be deemed essential personnel and provide services that must continue regardless of or pursuant to a state of emergency or will be deemed nonessential personnel that will be required to report to work in an emergency if they receive an assignment to shelter duty or other duty.