Utilities Mechanic

Utilities Mechanic

The City of Clearwater is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Entry Salary: $51,106.83. Position open until filled.

Under direct supervision, the Utilities Mechanic provides skilled mechanical work at the journeyman level in the repair, maintenance, and reconditioning of machinery and other water, reclaimed water, and wastewater system equipment. Maintains water and wastewater facilities, lift stations, and all other Public Utilities mechanical equipment and assists other tradesworkers and technicians with daily duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Inspects and observes the plants, lift stations, and other Public Utilities equipment assigned on a daily basis; checks and evaluates equipment for leaks, excess fluids, and other potential repair or maintenance concerns; addresses concerns and performs necessary mechanical work to ensure functionality.
• Changes oil, inspects equipment, replaces belts, and greases equipment; exercises and rotates equipment for even usage; monitors and records all maintenance and repair activities.
• Performs inspections and operational efficiency checks; conducts preventative maintenance service on a variety of mechanical and electrical components, pumps, and supportive equipment and machinery.
• Repairs, troubleshoots, and replaces pumps, motors, actuators, gearboxes, pulleys, chemical lines, bar screens, clarifiers, screw lifts, vertical high-speed stage pumps, and other equipment; fabricates and prepares equipment to be installed or removed.
• Works, engages, and assists electricians and other technicians on various installation activities; participates in the installation of motors, meters, soft starts, and VFDs; works with facility operations staff to ensure compliance with industry standards and all regulations.
• Installs and pulls water well pumps and motors; performs lift station back-flushing, and replaces, repairs, and checks pumps and valves; pulls transducer, floats, and check valves at lift stations; cleans and pumps down wet well to inspect riser, shoes, rails, and pumps.
• Mows lawns, operates weed eater, and uses pressure wash to clean and maintain lift stations, water wells, and surrounding areas; paints and places posts around stations as needed.
• Attends and participates in safety, equipment, and plant training; obtains vendor quotes to assist in ordering supplies, equipment, and parts; works with contractors and other departments; cross trains with various other technicians and departments.
• Operates and maintains records of service and maintenance for all booster stations, lift station facilities, mains, and plant mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.

Obtain a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) within their probationary period (6 months from hire date). Obtain and maintain Class A CDL with tanker endorsements within 1 year of hire date.

This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides:

Chop saw, drill motors, hammer drills, shovel, pick, hand wrenches, crane truck, portable lift station, forklift, other mechanical tools as needed, computer, and other equipment as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate; three (3) years' experience in skilled electrical/mechanical work repairing and maintaining heavy machinery and equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Tools, methods, theories, materials, and practices of the mechanical trade
• Theories and practices of the electrical trade
• Utilities system operations
• Operation of various types of pumps and of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical equipment
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in:

• Understanding and following oral and written instructions
• Detecting defects in electrical or mechanical equipment
• Reading and understanding blueprints, rough sketches, and material estimates
• Reading and following instructions and procedures in equipment service and repair
• Performing the heavy mechanical service and repair work in adverse conditions
• Adhering to City and department rules, regulations, and policies