Pump Mechanic I

Job Description

General Statement of JobUnder close supervision, maintains and repairs water and wastewater pumps as required to maintain operations. Assist Pump Mechanic II’s with mechanical and electrical repairs, preparation of maintenance records, etc. Performs chemical testing, changes NH3 and CL2 cylinders as required, takes readings, operates heavy equipment, and performs related activities.Minimum Training And ExperienceEducation: High school graduate or GEDExperience: One year of mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair experienceCertifications:Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s LicenseTrainee permit in Water Distribution and Wastewater CollectionPreferredNote:The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.Physical RequirementsMust be physically able to operate a backhoe, dump truck, crane truck, vactor truck, a computer, and a variety of small tools. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to fifty pounds.Health & Wellness Employee Health Center (EHC)The City of North Myrtle Beach (CNMB) provides an EHC for full-time employees and eligible dependents on the city’s health insurance plan. The EHC provides sick visits, primary care, and annual physicals with no copays.Wellness Benefit The CNMB maintains a Wellness Incentive Plan (WIP) for full-time employees and spouses on the city’s health insurance plan. The WIP is designed to help reduce health risk among employees and promote a healthy workplace.Participating In The WIP Provides The Benefits Of Saving money on insurance premiums Earning up to $505 in HRA funds Being proactive about your health Helping to keep City health insurance premiums lowHealth Insurance (In-network) $1,000 individual deductible $3,000 family deductible Annual maximum out of pocket $3,000 per individual/ $7,500 per family including deductibles, copays and coinsurance Primary care $35 copay/ Specialty $45 copayHealth insurance deductions below Per Pay PeriodPlansWellness ParticipantWellness Non-ParticipantEmployee$0.00$42.00Employee/Child$68.00$102.00Employee/Spouse$123.00$204.00Family$169.00$277.00Dental Insurance Preventative services covered at 100% in-network Major services covered at 50% in-network Annual maximum of $1,750Prescription Benefits $10 Generic/$35 Formulary/$45 Non-Formulary Mail order and specialty pharmacy availableVision Care $225 material allowance (in-network) every benefit period towards prescription or nonprescription eyewear with a one-time $25 copay In-network vision exams covered 100% with a $10 copayAquatic & Fitness CenterThe CNMB offers full-time employees a discounted membership at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. Membership can be paid through payroll deduction.Other Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Insurance Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Employee Assistance ProgramHolidays and LeavePaid Holidays New Year’s Day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Day Four floating holidays (one personal)Vacation LeaveYears of ServiceRegular FT0 to 580 hours each year5 to 10120 hours each year10 or More160 hours each yearSick Time 80 hours annually on January 1st Unused sick time is paid out at 50% in February of the following yearHoliday Bonus Full-time employees, employed before August 15th of each year, are eligible for a Holiday BonusEmployee Tenure Longevity awards at every five years of service (5 percent bonus)Retirement Retirement health insurance is available if eligibility requirements are met.General RetirementGeneral Employees* are enrolled in a 401(a) account upon hire. The account is funded by contributions made by the employee and the City. City contributes 8% of employee’s salary & employee contributes a mandatory 2% Vesting: 5 years of serviceSupplemental Retirement 457 PlanBenefitsDesigned for full-time employees to save and invest money with tax benefits. Contributions are made to an account based on the amount the employee chooses to allocate. Key features of the plan include: Flexible withdrawal upon separation from employment Withdrawals after age 59 1/2 or due to a qualified unforeseeable emergency For general employees*, the City will match contributions up to 6% of salary after 2 years of full-time employment.Roth IRA Available for employees to complement other retirement plans by allowing for tax-free earnings and, if needed, flexible withdrawals.General Employees are all City of NMB employees that are not eligible for PEBA.Life Insurance Basic Term Life/AD&D Policy of $10,000 paid for by the CityVoluntary Term Life Coverage up to $200,000 not to exceed 5 times annual base salary Can also be purchased for spouse and/or childrenGeneral Employee*—Additional Term Life Mandatory coverage Employee benefit—1x annual salary Coverage can be purchased for spouse or children $10,000/$5,000Disclaimer: The City reserves the right to modify or eliminate, determineeligibility changes and/or revise employee benefits plans, premiums, and/or benefits at any time with or without notice. Nothing described herein creates a contract. Programs are subject to annual appropriations, policies and benefits, and plan descriptions.