Auxiliary Operator - OWEF
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Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Expected starting salary is $23.17 to $30.94. Full salary range is $23.17 to 38.71.
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or foreign education equivalent to a US Accredited High School Diploma and one (1) year of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions. Experience in resource recovery is desirable.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Required Special Qualifications:
- Possession of a valid Minnesota Special Class Engineers License within six (6) months of employment.
- Qualify to operate a Mack truck and forklift within three (3) months of hire. (Training provided by facility)
Nature of Work
Under direct supervision and with guidance, assists in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam heating and electric generating equipment at a refuse-fired cogeneration facility on an assigned shift. Performs skilled work in a variety of solid waste tasks and locations. Work will be performed at all solid waste sites including the landfill, Material Recovery Facility, compost site, Olmsted Waste to Energy Facility (OWEF), household hazardous waste facility and the recycling center. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Examples of Work
- Performs miscellaneous housekeeping in and around the work area.
- Assists in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam heating, high voltage electric generation and distribution equipment.
- Operates, monitors, and maintains ash/residue transport systems.
- Assists in the operation and maintenance of auxiliary equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, and condensers.
- Operates residue transport vehicles and truck scale.
- Assists in maintaining the operating log of all power plant parameters on the shift.
- Assists in the completion of necessary reports and records related to the monitoring and maintenance of equipment.
- Conducts preventative maintenance tasks.
- Assists in the operation of makeup water purification equipment.
- Monitors and assists with refuse tipping floor operations.
- Operates a front-end loader.
- Assists with snow removal
- Performs confined space monitoring
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers, furnaces, and related support equipment.
- Skill in operating a forklift and front-end loader.
- Skill in the use of computers and technology including computer-based facility-control, and equipment maintenance systems.
- Ability to determine the nature and extent of system malfunction and take corrective action.
- Ability to understand and follow with written and verbal operating procedures and instructions.
- Ability to operate heavy truck safely and efficiently.
- Ability to read and record data from gauges, meters and microprocessor-based data acquisition systems and accurately interpret such data.
- Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work tasks.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.