This Position is for a O&M Technician Iwith a company located in Laurel.

Job Summary: O&M Technician I is an entry level position.  Must be capable of being trained for performing various general labor activities that include the operation & maintenance of various equipment at different facilities. Dimensions: Entry Level.

Responsibilities and Duties: Other duties as needed and as assigned. Carries out the position responsibilities in accordance with OSHA and company safety policies and procedures. Shift work and on-call duty will be required.

Education and Qualifications: 1-3 years Vocational education in related field preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. A combination of education and on-the-job skills in the right environment may be considered or equivalent experience related to water/wastewater operation and maintenance or related fields. Maintenance experience is preferred but not required. Good working knowledge of basic hand and power tools. Capable of being trained to perform regular checks of equipment conditions, noting deficiencies and following maintenance procedures. Notifies supervisor of needed maintenance. Physical requirements include frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and squatting, crawling, sitting, occasional lifting of up to 50lbs.  Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Communicate effectively written and oral methods with co-workers, supervisor, managers, and others when necessary. Must have valid Mississippi driver's license (CDL preferred).

Physical Requirements: 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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb stairs or ladders; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to distinguish color, close vision and distance vision.

AAP/EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled