RECLAIM PLANT MECHANIC/ TRAINEE

Sewer Plant Mechanic Trainee

Under general supervision, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plant and/or lift station equipment and electronic components. Provides leadership and limited supervision of junior personnel.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Installs equipment according to blueprints and specifications.
• Tests and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems.
• Inspects lift station equipment and structures, piping systems, electrical systems, manholes and treatment plant equipment and structures to determine operating condition and needed repairs.
• Inspects motors and pumps for proper working condition and repairs/replaces components as needed.
• Installs and maintains piping, valves, fans, compressors and exhaust systems.
• Reviews and evaluates plans for new lift stations; tests new lift stations for proper operation.
• Cleans and maintains holding tanks/lift stations.
• Selects and orders materials and equipment for repairs and maintenance work; maintains inventory.
• Performs welding and parts fabrication.
• Conducts a preventive maintenance program for all plant and/or lift station system components.
• Operates heavy equipment as required in the performance of daily tasks; equipment includes a boom truck, bobcat, forklift, trucks, etc.; uses other equipment and tools including pumps, welding tools, pressure cleaner, mechanic's tools, cutting torch, generator, calibration equipment, and various other hand and power tools.
• Maintains assigned tools, equipment and machinery.
• Provides leadership and supervision of assigned service workers; reviews work for completeness and accuracy.
• Responds to emergencies as required; subject to call back.
• Compiles data for and prepares a variety of required reports and records.
• Attends meetings, workshops and training to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Changes and upgrades equipment.
• Performs routine office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, answering the telephone, typing reports and records, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the City as they pertain to the performance of essential duties.
• Knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and methodologies of wastewater collection and treatment systems and their maintenance and repair, and other fields applicable to the requirements of the position.
• Skill in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing reports and correspondence.
• Ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Clearly understands any occupational hazards and adheres to all safety precautions inherent in performing the essential functions of the work.
• Ability to speak, write and understand the English language.

Education and/or experience:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with five years of experience in electrical or public wastewater collections lift stations/plant maintenance and repair.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Environment & physical requirements:

• Tasks involve the ability to exert very heavy physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds) and occasionally heavier items (100 pounds or over).
• Requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform skilled movements, as in mechanical repair work.
• Some tasks require visual, depth, texture, olfactory and auditory perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability.
• Tasks require exposure to temperature extremes, smoke/dust, pollen, strong odors, wetness/humidity, toxic/poisonous agents, disease/pathogens, electric currents, machinery hazards, traffic hazards, vibrations, noise extremes, and insect bites.