Elevator Inspector- TULSA

Job Posting Title

Elevator Inspector- TULSA

405 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Chief Elevator Inspector

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Continuous if Blank

Full time

Regular

$48,000.00

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for the inspection and investigation of elevators to determine compliance with applicable national, state and local regulations, codes and/or manufacturer's specifications. This includes the investigation of complaints, accidents or reported incidents for cause and determination of safe operating practices, equipment failures or violations.

• Inspects elevators for proper set-up, electrical and mechanical safety and operation using a check list in the ride and/or manufacturer's manual; observes elevators during operation for compliance with safety guidelines; elevator wiring for compliance with the requirements of the National Electric Code, NFPA 70.
• Issues certificates of operation for elevators that meet all requirements; re-inspects elevators that do not pass inspection after being repaired.
• Completes inspection reports listing all violations, necessary steps to correct them and a time frame to bring violations into compliance; consults with owners or operators to explain violations and what is required to bring the unit back into compliance.

This is the specialist level of the job family where employees are assigned responsibility involving advanced level professional work related to conducting elevator inspections and investigations. Responsibilities may include directing or coordinating inspections or investigations of elevators by applying applicable national, state and local codes and/or manufacturer's specifications. Tasks are performed independently with minimal supervision; the employee is given latitude technically with freedom to develop and recommend new guidelines and policies as applicable.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of four years of experience in one or more of the following trades: machine or electrical maintenance or monitoring, hydraulics, pneumatics, heat and air, machinist, steel fabrication, or small engine or large engine repair.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of laws, codes, rules and regulations for the inspection of elevators; of inspection and investigative methods and procedures; of safety concepts, rules and codes; of computer usage and office automation software; of recordkeeping and report writing methods and procedures; of mechanical apparatus design and operation; and of the principles of mechanical apparatus.

Ability is required to conduct inspections and investigations; to apply safety codes and standards; to provide consultation and advisory service; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to apply laws, codes, rules and regulations to inspection duties and determine compliance or noncompliance; and to train others.

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency or high volume situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employees are frequently required to stand, walk and reach; and talk and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit; to manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls;

climb (for extended distances) and/or balance; ascend/descend ladders and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Job performance may result in minimal noise exposure, the minimal possibility of chemical exposure and exposure to work environments where chemicals are present. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision with the ability to see defects during an inspection, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to differentiate between colors.

Position requires the employee to be able to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment related to inspection type, work outdoors, to deal with all weather extremes, carry tool bags containing tools, handle all tools required to facilitate inspection and, for some specific jobs, be able to carry 25 pounds up to 400 feet and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Some positions with the Department of Labor may require applicants to have information technology experience.

The Oklahoma Department of Labor has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

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