Water Supply Mechanic Trainee - City

Water Supply Mechanic Trainee

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Water Quality Division (Atoka) of the Utilities Department with the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Water Supply Mechanic Trainee receives on-the-job training from a Water Supply Mechanic II or other more senior individuals and works closely with other facility personnel in performing inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks of pipeline and pump station, facilities, equipment, and machinery. Essential job functions include: performing a variety of tasks related to the general maintenance of equipment and facilities; making minor and major mechanical repairs on pipeline and pump station machinery and components. The Water Supply Mechanic Trainee must possess the mechanical aptitude necessary for disassembling and assembling various pump and valve components and recognizing equipment malfunctions to ensure pipeline and pump station machinery remains in operable condition. Assignments are received in oral and/or written form with work performed subject to periodic inspections by a supervisor or other mechanics. Due to direct occupational health, safety and environmental concerns associated with performing both routine and non-routine water and/or wastewater operations, maintenance, and production tasks, the Water Supply Mechanic Trainee is a safety sensitive classification. Therefore, current and prospective employees are required to meet and maintain specific physical standards and guidelines.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License with twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Pesticide Technician License for Right of Way within ninety (90) days from date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Pesticide Technician License for Aquatics within ninety (90) days from date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Class D Water Operator license for water systems within twelve (12) months from date of hire/promotion/ transfer/demotion. The employee will be required to live in a location within thirty (30) minute drive from assigned facility on the pipeline within six (6) months from date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining the required licensures and certifications within the above listed timeframes from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. The Water Supply Mechanic Trainee will career progress to the Water Supply Mechanic I classification without a competitive selection process when the Water Supply Mechanic Trainee incumbent acquires all of the following: Class A Commercial Driver License; Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Pesticide Technician License for Right of Way; Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Pesticide Technician License for Aquatics; Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Class D Water Operator license; and Certified Maintenance Technologist Level I Certification.

One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; actively listens, clarifies information as needed; collaborates across teams before decisions are made.

Service First (Customer Centric) Demonstrates commitment to public service; serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.

Respect Always (Conduct) Conducts oneself with the utmost integrity and professionalism; demonstrates humility; encourages people to share their perspectives, ideas, and opinions; makes decisions based on a sense of shared purpose; takes responsibility for actions and decisions; resilient; leans in to challenges and problems with creative solutions; speaks up and challenges the status quo; relies on the character, ability, strength, truth, and transparency of others and the organization; listens with curiosity and speaks with care; embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; gives feedback constructively and receives it openly.

Own the Outcome (Execution and Results) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job (as specified on the approved job description) and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; follows through on commitments; speaks up when accountability is missing.

Keep Getting Better (Workplace Standards) Takes meal periods and breaks according to policy; ensures sick leave usage does not negatively impact productivity of work unit; notifies supervisor of unscheduled absences; accepts suggestions and supervision with a positive approach; completes work timely and correctly; takes time to reflect and act on what is working and what is not; learns from mistakes without blaming; supports self and other's development and growth.

Safety Complies with all safety policies and practices; promotes a safe work environment; participates in safety meetings; current on completion of safety trainings.

Inside and outside, exposed to heat, cold, humidity, adverse weather conditions, etc. Subject to working in and around standing or flowing water, raw sewage or exposed to pressurized water and equipment. Subject to working on or around slippery surfaces. Subject to climbing portable ladders to heights up to 45 feet and climbing fixed ladders to heights of 265 feet above ground level to work on tanks, platforms, grating and equipment. Subject to climbing down portable ladders to depths of 45 feet and climbing down fixed ladders to depths of 10 feet when working on equipment below ground. Subject to working in confined spaces and cramped positions where limited or restricted means of entry or exit exist. Subject to working near moving objects such as motor vehicles and pipeline and pump station machinery or equipment. Frequently exposed to constant noise at low levels and occasional loud noise for extended periods. Possibility of burns when working near or around heated metals and equipment. Frequently exposed to vapors or fumes, dust, and natural respiratory hazards. Occasionally exposed to insects, plants and other natural agents that cause allergic reactions. Occasionally exposed to potentially hazardous wildlife, such as, muskrats, beavers, boars, raccoons, birds, snakes, etc. Occasionally exposed to toxins and irritants, such as, acids, cleaners, fuel, and other otherwise harmful substances. Possibility of electrocution, electrical shock, fire, or burn when working with electricity and electrical machinery. Possibility of chemical or thermal explosions. Subject to working irregular work hours, overtime, on weekends, holidays, and be on 24-hour call. Travel on a daily basis. Frequently exposed to large concentrations of noxious odors. Possibility of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, raw sewage, and other infectious agents.

Strength enough to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 50 pounds occasionally. Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday. Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach while loading and unloading materials and equipment. Mobility enough to continuously move oneself from place to place. Gross body coordination and balance enough to perform work while standing on ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, tanks, etc. Arm-hand steadiness enough to perform tasks such as repairing pumps, motors, valves, piping, chemical feeder, etc. Manual and finger dexterity enough to use hand tools and replace small equipment or components. Near vision enough to perform tasks such as inspect equipment and read gauges, schematics, blueprints, etc. Far vision enough to observe co-workers at ground level, while working on tanks, in pits, and to identify warning signs at a distance of 20 feet etc. Visual color discrimination enough to identify red, green, and yellow items. Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by two-way radio, understand conversation in a noisy environment, and locate malfunctions in machinery. Maximum body mass, including equipment weighing up to 5 pounds, not to exceed 310 pounds.

The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform