Plant Operator

Position Summary

Maintain and monitor physical plant and equipment at an assigned City location; perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours vocational training in equipment operation and maintenance;  and

Two (2) years of experience operating and maintaining industrial equipment in a large, modern, complex facility.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid New Mexico Journey level BO1 Boilers License for Low Pressure within one (1) year from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operational characteristics of assigned equipment and facilities
• Principles and practices of equipment operation, maintenance and repair
• Principles and procedures of preventive maintenance
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures
• Operational characteristics of a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities