Olmsted County
Auxiliary Operator-OWEF
$17.30 - $26.22 Hourly
MN 55906, MN
Regular Full-Time
SW C05-21-2018 LA
Environmental Resources
Solid Waste Division
05/18/2018
Continuous
$17.30 - $26.22 Hourly
MN 55906, MN
Regular Full-Time
SW C05-21-2018 LA
Environmental Resources
Solid Waste Division
05/18/2018
Continuous
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
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
Qualify to operate ash truck and forklift within three (3) months of hire
Job offer is contingent upon pre-employment drug testing.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 and performs skilled work in a variety of solid waste tasks and locations. Work will be performed at all solid waste sites including the landfill, compost site, Olmsted Waste to Energy Facility (OWEF), household hazardous waste facility and the recycling center.
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 this shift
- Assists in the completion of necessary reports and records related to the monitoring and maintenance of equipment
- Conducts preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
- Assists in the operation of makeup water purification equipment
- Monitors and controls refuse tipping floor operations
- Operates a front end loader
- Performs other related work as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Some 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
- Working ability to determine the nature and extent of system malfunction and take remedial action
- Ability to understand and comply with written and verbal operating procedures and instructions
- Ability to operate heavy truck safely and efficiently
- Some ability to read and record data from gauges, meters and microprocessor based data acquisition systems and accurately interpret such data
- Some ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations
- Some ability to work with computer-based facility-control, and equipment maintenance systems
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.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Employer
- Olmsted County
- Phone
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507-328-7700
- Website
- http://www.olmstedcounty.com
- Address
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151 4th Street SE
Rochester, Minnesota, 55904-3710
- Employer
- Olmsted County
- Phone
- 507-328-7700
- Website
- http://www.olmstedcounty.com
- Address
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151 4th Street SE
Rochester, Minnesota, 55904-3710
- Auxiliary Operator-OWEF Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Supplemental Questions sections of my application. This includes a detailed description of all work experience that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions.
- * QUESTION 2
- You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the Auxiliary Operator-OWEF position. Do you have a 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 examples of work?
- * QUESTION 3
- Do you have possession of a valid Minnesota Special Class Engineers License?
- * QUESTION 4
- Are you able to operate an ash truck and forklift within 3 months of hire?
- * QUESTION 5
- How many years of experience do you have working as a driver requiring a CDL Class B Driver's License?
- * QUESTION 6
- Describe your experience working as a driver requiring a CDL Class B Driver's License. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s).
- * QUESTION 7
- How many years of experience do you have operating auxiliary equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, condensers or other industrial processing equipment?
- * QUESTION 8
- Describe your experience operating auxiliary equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, condensers or other industrial processing equipment. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s).
- * QUESTION 9
- How many years of experience do you have maintaining auxiliary equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, condensers or other industrial processing equipment?
- * QUESTION 10
- Describe your experience maintaining auxiliary equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, condensers or other industrial processing equipment. Please include in your answer the name of employer(s).
- * Required Question