MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (DOQ)

Maintenance Mechanic (DOQ)

Under general supervision, performs intermediate work in the maintenance, fabrication, repair, and overhaul of various structures and equipment. Senior Mechanic Under limited supervision, performs technical work in the maintenance, fabrication, repair, and overhaul of various structures and equipment associated with the treatment plants and/or wastewater lift station facilities. Lead Mechanic Under limited direction, performs technical, advanced, and complex level work in the maintenance, fabrication, repair, and overhaul of various structures and equipment associated with the treatment plants and/or wastewater lift station facilities.

Responsibilities - Maintenance Mechanic Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves intermediate work, routine water or wastewater facility machinery, piping, and equipment problems. Inspects and identifies issues on equipment, components and structures; documents and reports issues associated with process equipment at electric, water and wastewater facilities. Completes predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance. Assists in the installation, dismantle, repair, and preventative maintenance of pumps, motors, and other equipment utilized in the operation of large-scale water, sewer and/or electric utility plant facilities and field stations. Operates or uses a variety of hand or power tools and makes parts and fixtures by cutting and shaping metals. Assists in painting tasks; performs maintenance on building structures and equipment maintenance, including HVAC system. May require the part-time operation of some machinery and equipment using hoists, jacks, and ladders. May operate a forklift, powered vertical lifting equipment, confined space equipment, utility truck, crane, vacuum/jetter combination unit, water tanker, or other heavy equipment. Works shift schedule and on-call and call-out duty as needed (including nights, weekends, and holidays). Completes other job duties as assigned.

Senior Mechanic May act as a lead on projects and provide training and oversight to maintenance mechanics and other entry level personnel. Troubleshoots and resolves routine water or wastewater facility machinery, piping, and equipment problems. Installs, dismantles, constructs and assembles, services, repairs, overhauls, and maintains pumps, blowers, electric motors, engines, compressors, turbines, and specialized equipment for plant-specific use. Participates in painting tasks; assists electricians, technicians, and building maintenance as required. Conducts preventive maintenance repairs and service on operating equipment and components; performs diagnostic testing, as well as keeps maintenance schedules. Utilizes hand tools, power tools and shop equipment, such as milling machines, to maintain, fabricate, or repair parts for equipment and structures; performs skilled plumbing and pipefitting in the modification of plant systems. May operate a forklift, powered vertical lifting equipment, confined space equipment, utility truck, crane, vacuum/jetter combination unit, water tanker, or other heavy equipment. Cuts, welds, and brazes metal through use of Oxygen-Acetylene torches. Enters confined spaces and rehabilitates lift stations and treatment plant structures. Reads blueprints and diagrams. Organizes and plans work, keeps work records updated, and generates reports. Works shift schedule and on-call and call-out duty as needed (including nights, weekends, and holidays). Sets up traffic control devices and directs traffic on assigned work areas. Completes other job duties as assigned.

Lead Mechanic Leads specific projects and provides training and oversight to senior mechanics and other entry level personnel. Troubleshoots and resolves complex water or wastewater facility machinery, piping, and equipment problems. Installs, dismantles, constructs and assembles, services, repairs, overhauls, and maintains pumps, blowers, electric motors, engines, compressors, turbines, and specialized equipment for plant-specific use. Participates in painting tasks; assists electricians, technicians, and building maintenance as required. Utilizes hand tools, power tools and shop equipment, such as milling machines, to maintain, fabricate, or repair parts for equipment and structures; performs skilled plumbing and pipefitting in the modification of plant systems. May operate a forklift, powered vertical lifting equipment, confined space equipment, utility truck, crane, vacuum/jetter combination unit, water tanker, or other heavy equipment. Cuts, welds, and brazes metal through use of Oxygen-Acetylene torches. Competes predictive, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance repairs and service on operating equipment and components; performs advanced level diagnostic testing as well as keeps maintenance schedules. Enters confined spaces and rehabilitates lift stations and treatment plant structures. Reads blueprints and diagrams. Organizes and plans work, keeps work records updated, and generates reports. Works shift schedule and on-call and call-out duty as needed (including nights, weekends, and holidays). Completes other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Maintenance Mechanic Knowledge of the methods, practices, and tools used in mechanical maintenance and repair work. Knowledge of general occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to mechanical maintenance and repair work. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Skill in the proper use and care of tools and equipment necessary to perform various mechanical repair tasks. Skill to satisfactorily perform at least one of the following trades including but not limited to, mechanics, pipe fitting, insulation installation, welding, machining, electrical maintenance, electronics or controls. Skill in operating power tools and heavy equipment, dump trucks, and other public utilities water/wastewater system vehicles. Ability to complete detailed inspections of machinery and mechanical equipment and to detect flaws and defects of machinery while in operation. Ability to use/operate various types of maintenance equipment with unencumbered competence. Ability to perform manual excavations and backfilling construction trenches and loading materials onto trucks. Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions in English. Ability to work in confined spaces and follow confined space entry procedures. Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to various solvents, chemicals, and materials. Ability to improve one's personal skills, knowledge, and abilities in order to meet or adapt to changing conditions. Ability to work around the clock, day, or night.

Senior Mechanic Proficient knowledge of electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics as they pertain to water treatment plants and lift stations. Knowledgeable in mechanical component repairs including bearings, shafts, couplings, seals, impellers, fans, belts and sheaves. Knowledge in Trac-Vac Ammoniators, chlorinators, flocculators and sedimentation tanks for treatment plant and wastewater lift station work. Knowledgeable in the use of all types of measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, alignment tools, etc. Knowledgeable in the use of Arc,TIG, orMIGwelding equipment. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to mechanical maintenance of heavy machinery and chemical handling equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Skill in operating power tools and heavy equipment, dump trucks, and other public utilities water/wastewater system vehicles. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Highly skilled to satisfactorily perform at least one of the following trades including but not limited to, complex mechanics, pipe fitting, insulation installation, welding, machining, electrical maintenance, electronics or controls. Ability to understand and follow assignments and complex instructions received in the form of oral and/or written work orders. Ability to work around the clock, day, or night. Ability to discover mechanical deficiencies and proceed on their own initiative to remedy defects. Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to various solvents, chemicals, and materials. Ability to enter confined spaces and perform work in a safe manner. Ability to improve one's personal skills, knowledge, and abilities in order to meet or adapt to changing conditions. Ability to perform manual excavations and backfilling construction trenches and loading materials onto trucks. Ability to exercise personal initiative in consideration for possible advancement.

Lead Mechanic Thorough knowledge of electricity, pneumatics, and hydraulics as they pertain to water treatment plants and lift stations. Extensive knowledge of mechanical component repairs including bearings, shafts, couplings, seals, impellers, fans, belts, and sheaves. In-depth knowledge in Trac-Vac Ammoniators, chlorinators, flocculators and sedimentation tanks for treatment plant and wastewater lift station work. Knowledgeable in the use of all types of measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, alignment tools, etc. Knowledgeable in the use of Arc,TIGorMIGwelding equipment. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to mechanical maintenance of heavy machinery and chemical handling equipment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Strong oral and written communication skills in English. Skill in operating power tools and heavy equipment, dump trucks, and other public utilities water/wastewater system vehicles. Highly skilled to satisfactorily perform at least one of the following trades including but not limited to, complex mechanics, pipe fitting, insulation installation, welding, machining, electrical maintenance, electronics, or controls. Ability to understand and follow assignments and complex instructions received in the form of oral and/or written work orders. Ability to work around the clock, day, or night. Ability to discover mechanical deficiencies and proceed on their own initiative to remedy defects. Ability to enter confined spaces and perform work in a safe manner. Ability to improve one's personal skills, knowledge, and abilities in order to meet or adapt to changing conditions. Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to various solvents, chemicals, and materials. Ability to perform manual excavations and backfilling construction trenches and loading materials onto trucks. Ability to exercise personal initiative in consideration for possible advancement.

Education & Experience Requirements - Maintenance Mechanic High School Diploma orGEDor U.S. Equivalency report required and two (2) years' experience in mechanical maintenance or repair work. Senior Mechanic High School Diploma orGEDor U.