CR.335.XXX.JC2.Mechanic-in-Training.NP

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications:
Mechanic in Training - Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able adequately perform periodic heavy manual labor under adverse conditions.
Must have dependable safety and work record.
Must have valid drivers License.
Must live more than 30 minutes outside of Dodge City
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting motors of 10 HP or higher, repairing/replacing various types of valves and pumps.
Knowledge of occupational safety rules and practices as they relate confined spaces and mechanical equipment; and ability perform strenuous work in variety of adverse conditions including confined spaces.
Knowledge of general geographic area.
Ability both understand and communicate oral and written instructions.
Ability investigate, interpret, and complete work order forms.
Skill in the safe operation of associated mechanical and electronic equipment as it relates the installation, repair and maintenance of wastewater and water plant pumps, motors, piping, and structures. This equipment may include, but not be limited hydraulic and/or manually operated hoist, portable power tools, volt/amp meters and other electronic diagnostic equipment.
Knowledge of scope and function of different types of Plant equipment.
Ability work with the public and fellow employees in a professional and effective manner.
Ability tread and comprehend work orders, equipment/tool manuals, safety manuals, computer screen, computer print outs, and other printed and/or written material as it relates the job.
Ability understand and comprehend electrical schematic/utility drawings as they relate lift stations, water plants and sewage treatment facilities.
Al sunderstand and comprehend pump and/or motor diagrams.
Ability identify and comprehend colors as they relate traffic and/or road signs, safety equipment, utility markings, electrical wiring, pump diagrams, and other utility related materials.
Ability hear and understand instructions and directions given in the English language and spoken in a normal tone of voice with someone face-to-face and over the phone.
Hear verbal warnings and basic instructions given by co-workers while working in noisy environments, confined spaces or in the immediate vicinity of heavy equipment, and/or lift station pumps/motors that are in operations.
Ability write up work orders, warehouse material requisitions, vehicle service forms, and brief explanations that relate job task and/or problems in a legible and understandable manner.
Ability use a variety of manually operated and/or electric/pneumatic powered handheld tools such as, but not necessarily limited to, socket wrenches, open end box wrenches, screw drivers, drills, impact drivers, and saws in an efficient and effective manner.
At times, may be required use such tools while bending, kneeling, stooping, standing, sitting, and/or stretching.
May be required use such tools while moving laterally in any of the above-mentioned positions or while standing on a ladder and/or scaffold.
May alsbe required use any such tools while retaining any of these positions for uninterrupted periods up twh ours.
Ability lift and carry items weighing up t50 lbs. and carry such items over uneven terrain and load/unload them from vehicle.
Ability safely set up and operate large tools such as pneumatic jack hammer, hydraulic and diesel-powered pumps, hydraulic and gasoline driven saws.
Will be required assist and/or work with others in the set up and operation of any such equipment that weighs over 50 lbs. Work while standing on uneven and/or wet surfaces.
Ability work in confined spaces such as small above ground lift station structures, underground or "can" type lift stations, lift station wet wells, lift station valve vaults, sewer manholes and excavated holes/ditches.
At times such work may continue for extended periods.
Ability work in confined spaces that may have toxic atmospheres while wearing lifeline connected safety harness and/or self-contained breathing apparatus.
Ability work in and around raw sewage while wearing protective gear.
Ability work during night and/or early morning hours or for extended periods when required.
Ability work and perform manual labor for extended periods in all weather conditions.
Ability perform periodic heavy labor as required.
Ability maintain a professional attitude while working with others in confined spaces and/or under situations of duress.
Ability participate in weekly rotating "after hours" call out duty that requires prompt response on a 24-hour bases including weekends and holidays.
During such times responsible decision making is required within the guidelines of established procedures.
Ability handle and work around liquid de-greaser and other such solvents.

Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled maintenance on wastewater and water plant equipment, piping, electrical components, and structures.
Assist in repair and/or replacement of water and wastewater plant motors, pumps, and associated equipment.
Assist electrician in repair and/or replacement of electrical motors, panels, and components.
Correctly diagnose equipment failure problems and be able instigate proper repair procedures.
Work within confined spaces such as sewage/water equipment tanks.
Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Knowledge and skill operate the necessary equipment and troubleshooting aids for failures at water and wastewater plant sites on but not limited pumps, motors, process equipment, and electrical components and generating associated reports using laptop or desktop computers.
Knowledge and ability use a laptop or desktop computer operate an electronic work order and asset management system as it relates maintenance and repair of water and wastewater plant facilities and its associated equipment.