WPC Maintenance Repair Worker I

Looking to grow your career with great benefits and purpose-driven work?

The City of Cedar Rapids is hiring a WPC Maintenance-Repair Worker I to join our dedicated Public Utilities team. In this vital role, you'll support the daily operation and upkeep of our wastewater treatment facilities by performing routine maintenance that helps protect public health and the environment-directly supporting the well-being of our community.

As a City employee, you'll enjoy excellent benefits, including generous paid time off, top-tier health insurance, IPERS retirement, and career advancement opportunities within one of Iowa's largest and most innovative public utilities.

If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready to build a meaningful career in public service, apply today and make a difference!

About our Organization

At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community's diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.

About our Community

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Cedar Rapids is our vibrant and diverse community known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Our city has a strong sense of community which can be seen at any of our numerous parks, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly events year round. You can also explore our thriving downtown district, filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, or take a stroll along the Cedar River, which runs through the heart of the city. Cedar Rapids - Why you should live here!

About this Opportunity

Provides labor and technical maintenance services to sustain a continuing program of waste water treatment. Works under immediate supervision, work is largely prescribed and routine, though assignments requiring considerable independence may be given to experienced workers in this class.

The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Repairs and overhauls pumps, compressors, conveyers, piping and other pollution control equipment;
• Wears and properly uses safety equipment including personal protective, fall protection equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus and gas detection equipment;
• Drives dump truck;
• Operates fork-lift and other material handling equipment;
• Performs snow removal activities;
• Maintains vehicles;
• Performs building maintenance activities;
• Cuts weeds; mows grass;
• Paints equipment and buildings;
• Lubricates machinery;
• Adjusts or replaces pump packing;
• Checks machinery vibration levels;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;
• Performs related work as required.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• Two years experience in maintenance and minor repair of machinery or mechanical equipment; or
• Two years of related education, apprenticeship, or trade in a related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and educations which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

• Iowa Commercial Driver's License (Class A) with appropriate endorsements and Medical Examiners Certificate within 6 months of employment.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM