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_*This job requires extensive electrical knowledge. A skills test will be given as part of the hiring process.*_Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.The Floodwall and Stormwater Maintenance Mechanic performs strenuous manual tasks relating to the operations, maintenance and flood fighting activities of the Huntington Floodwall and Levee system.*Essential Functions*1. Observe/assess conditions of the Floodwall system2. Operate pump stations, gates and valves3. Install Floodwall gates4. Perform maintenance and repairs including concrete, pipefitting, electrical, mechanical, welding, grass cutting and weed eating5. Operate light and heavy machinery including tractor, backhoe, bulldozer, etc.6. Prepare daily activity reports7. Work overtime as needed during emergency situations and high-water events8. Promotes courtesy and professionalism throughout the City of HuntingtonReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*Competencies*1. Ability to operate heavy machinery2. Reasonable knowledge of safety practices regarding operation of various equipment3. Reasonable knowledge of tools used in construction/maintenance work*Supervisory Responsibility*This position has no supervisory responsibilities*Work Environment*Work is performed in various locations. Exposure to all types of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Employee may be exposed to raw sewage, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.*Physical Demands*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee is regularly required to bend, reach, and touch. Employee is frequently required to drive, sit, stand, walk, talk, hear and smell; climb stairs; walk on uneven surfaces; climb or balance. The employee is required to lift and/or move objects up to 100 pounds, and to perform strenuous physical activities sometimes for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.*Position Type/Schedule*This is a full-time position. Primary days of work are Monday through Friday. Must be available for 24-hour callout. Participates in Emergency Response System.*Travel*Frequent local travel is expected for this position*Required Education and Experience*Minimum High School diploma or GED*Preferred Education and Experience*Ability to read schematics, blueprints and engineering drawings*Additional Eligibility Qualifications*Valid driver's license*EEO Statement: *Huntington Water Quality Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. xijylhu *Other Duties*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Job Type: Full-timePay: $20.05 per hourBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceExperience:* Mechanical troubleshooting: 1 year (Required)* Electrical troubleshooting: 2 years (Required)Work Location: In person