CITY OF
UTILITIES MECHANIC I (C)
DEFINITION
This is a non-exempt position, which is manual skilled work in the
care and maintenance of water and wastewater plants, lift stations and other
aspects pertaining to a water and wastewater utilities system.
The work involves the operation of heavy equipment and tools which
are needed to make repairs to water and wastewater plants. Work is usually performed under the direction
of a higher classification; however, constant supervision is not necessary for
familiar tasks which can be performed without difficulty. Position requires
wearing a beeper and employee is subject to call outs at anytime, performing
after-hours operational response.
This entry-level
position will perform operations related to corrective and preventive
mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and assist in repair on plant
equipment and systems. Equipment operated
and maintained includes, but is not limited to, large rotating equipment generators, motors, overhead hoists and
cranes, compressors and pneumatic systems, hydraulic power units, domestic
water systems, and other associated pump plant mechanical equipment. Will
work on and around underground substructures, pipelines, etc.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Performs general and preventive maintenance
work, repair, and general construction on water and wastewater plants, lift stations, distribution
system, etc.
May
operate heavy equipment including but not limited to man lifts, forklifts, overhead crane lifting operations and
inspections.
Lubrication of small and large diameter valves,
actuators and bearings; rebuilding various pumps and valves; repairing and
installing piping; repairing water system equipment failures.
Maintenance of manually, hydraulically, and
electrically operated regulating valves, slide gates, various sizes and types
of pumps, stationary and mobile overhead hoists and cranes, compressors and
pneumatic systems, hydraulic power units, domestic water systems, and plant mechanical
equipment.
Assists in rebuilding, replacing, and installing
pumps; refurbishing and/or rebuilding valves and associated piping.
May perform stand-by duties and after-hours
emergency response.
May
remove and install large diameter pipeline fitting including but not limited to
flanged and MJ.
May
perform plant inspections, safety-related inspections and maintenance and overhead crane lifting operations
and inspections.
Performs
other related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to troubleshoot and repair chemical metering pumps.
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Knowledge of
maintenance and repair procedures for water and wastewater utilities system.
Knowledge of
the occupational hazards of the trade and of proper use of safety procedures.
Knowledge of greasing and maintenance on
equipment.
Knowledge of soldering pipes, pipefitting
and use of gas cutting torches.
Knowledge of proper repair
of PVC piping.
Knowledge of proper use of all hand tools and
safety equipment;
Ability to work safely.
Ability to
operate equipment in general plant and system maintenance.
Ability to
understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments
correctly.
Ability to perform
heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions.
Ability to
operate a City vehicle and acquire a commercial driver’s license (CDL) within
six (6) months of employment in position.
Ability to
work a flexible work schedule, including call outs.
Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City
employees.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
The
specified skills required for this position are one year’s entry-level
experience in operations, preventive, and corrective maintenance and repair of
mechanical equipment and systems associated with water and wastewater
treatment, conveyance and distribution systems.
Some plumbing experience required.
Any
equivalent documented combination of education, experience and training may be
considered.
The job involves frequent heavy lifting often
combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces
under hot and humid conditions.
This is a designated “Response” classification
in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying
this position to work for declared emergencies.
Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the
appropriate level is mandatory.
NOTE:
This job classification is designated as a “safety sensitive” or
“special risk” position, therefore an employee in this position is subject to
random drug and/or alcohol testing as stated in the City of
REV: 10/07
Equal
Opportunity Employer
Drug-Free Workplace