Utilities Lift Station Technician (Internal Only)

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http://www.moline.il.us/109/employment Who Are We? The City of Moline is a welcoming, hardworking community located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. With a population of just over 42,000, Moline offers the perfect mix of small-town feel and big-city convenience. As a full-service city, we're here to provide great services, support local growth, and make Moline a great place to live, work, and visit. We're proud of our team and the work we do to keep our city running smoothly. When you join the City of Moline, you become part of a group that values making a difference in the community. We're all about doing good work and helping each other succeed. How You'll Contribute As the Utilities Lift Station Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining both lift stations and the sewer collection systems to ensure reliable wastewater and stormwater operations. This position combines mechanical, electrical, and field maintenance responsibilities with system inspection and repair work. You'll perform work independently much of the time, using sound judgment to complete assignments, while operating under the direction of the Sewer Maintenance Manager. You may occasionally lead or assist field crews, and your work directly supports public health, environmental protection, and uninterrupted utility service to the community. Inspect, operate, maintain, and repair stormwater and sanitary sewer lift stations, including pumps, motors, valves, piping, rails, seals, and associated structures Perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance, including cleaning wet wells, screens, sensors, and removal of debris, grease, and sediment Remove, repair, rebuild, and replace pumps and related components, as well as maintain mechanical systems such as valves and piping assemblies Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and control systems, including panels, starters, variable frequency drives (VFDs), wiring, alarms, and instrumentation Monitor pump performance, run times, flow levels, vibration, and system conditions to identify deficiencies or potential failures Operate and respond to SCADA and telemetry systems, including alarms and operational alerts Inspect facilities and infrastructure for structural integrity, blockages, storm damage, and safety hazards; prepare stations for severe weather events Assist with inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of sewer lines, manholes, and related infrastructure Operate sewer maintenance equipment and vehicles in support of system repairs and maintenance activities Read and interpret maps, GIS data, blueprints, and system diagrams Respond to emergency conditions including pump failures, sewer backups, overflows, power outages, and storm damage Establish and operate bypass pumping and take corrective action to restore system functionality Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, and operational data using logs or computerized systems Report spills, overflows, and regulatory incidents in accordance with established procedures Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements Follow all safety procedures, including confined space entry, traffic control, lockout/tagout, and use of personal protective equipment Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and inventory in proper working condition Coordinate work with supervisors, operators, engineers, electricians, contractors, and other staff Assist with lift station upgrades, rehabilitation projects, and commissioning of new facilities Maintain lift station grounds, including mowing, weed control, and general site upkeep Perform other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Principles and practices of stormwater and sanitary sewer lift station operations, including preventive and predictive maintenance Safe work practices, including confined space entry, lockout/tagout, OSHA standards, and working in high-risk environments Environmental regulations related to sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), spills, and stormwater compliance Emergency response procedures for pump failures, power outages, flooding, bypass pumping, and other system conditions Operation of tools, vehicles, hoists, lifting equipment, and specialized maintenance equipment Monitoring and responding to SCADA systems, alarms, and telemetry data Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in field environments Accurate documentation, communication, coordination, and task prioritization in both routine and emergency situations Education & Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent. Supplemented by technical courses in sanitary and stormwater sewer maintenance Two (2) years of experience in work involving plumbing, mechanical repair, and the installation, maintenance, and repair of sanitary and stormwater sewer lift stations. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered if they provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications Valid Illinois Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with air brakes endorsement and tanker endorsement, or equivalent, within 6 months of hire. Valid Illinois Collection System Operator Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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, employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, feel and make fine adjustments, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and hazardous atmospheres. Work is performed under varied weather conditions in some extremely disagreeable conditions.

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employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City's Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire. Residency map and address checker available here .