DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Under direct supervision of a Power Plant Operator or Maintenance Mechanic, assists and trains in the operation and maintenance of diesel-powered electric generating plant. DUTIES: Essential Duties Are: Assists in operation of the generating plant and switch gear which controls the electric distribution system; reads gauges, meters, charts and instruments, and records readings as required; monitors KW gauges and other instruments and records power being purchased through ties; assists to place generators in service and take them off the line; monitors plant operation and identifies malfunctions and assists in taking corrective action; answers telephone; takes calls regarding service outages and calls line crews; maintains a number of records regarding plant operations and power usage; monitors boiler operation; cleans and lubricates equipment; checks oil and water levels and adds as necessary; assists maintenance personnel and operators in overhaul, repair, and maintenance of engines, generators and auxiliary and electrical components; observes journeyman and trains in operation and maintenance of the plant; may serve as relief operator when judged adequately competent to do so; may work rotating shift. Other Duties Include: Assists to control fuel feed to engines; performs other duties as assigned by supervisor/director; maintains buildings and grounds, willing to work a rotating on call schedule.  Will also assist in distribution system when needed. QUALIFICATIONS: Mechanical aptitude; some knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment; some knowledge of the hazards of electricity; fuels and mechanical equipment and facilities and the ability to learn safety precautions and procedures; ability to learn the principles and techniques of power plant operations; ability to perform heavy physical manual labor and to lift and carry up to 100 pounds and more frequently approximately 50 pounds; ability to walk, kneel, bend, twist, crawl, push, and to reach and read numerous gauges; ability to climb ladders and work on top of engines; hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate tools and a variety of plant equipment; ability to talk and communicate in person and by telephone and radio; ability to see and read gauges; ability to hear for communication and to detect malfunctions of equipment; ability to take proper corrective actions in shut-downs or emergencies. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Any combination of experience and training equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in mechanics and electricity; vocational or technical training in related subjects is desirable. Salary DOQ. Position open until filled. EOE.