Instrument Technician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

The purpose of the position is to perform highly skilled technical and mechanical work involving installation, maintenance, repair and calibration of electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment of City utilities systems. Employees in this classification provide training, instruction and direction to other maintenance/mechanical personnel and service workers when applicable to the assigned work order. Work involves inspection and evaluation of equipment and machinery for proper operating conditions and maintenance and repair needs.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not necessarily limited to, lift stations, water wells, and treatment plants. Position ensures the efficient and safe mechanical operation of machinery and equipment. Incumbents perform work in a manner to ensure cost efficiency and effective methods and procedures. Performs other work as requested.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description.

Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

• Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and manual control systems; calibrates flow meters, chlorine analyzers, lime slakers, or other electrical control systems; determines problems, errors, or repairs needed; repairs or replaces systems as needed.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs radio and communications telemetry equipment, monitor control equipment, and control panel equipment for lift stations, water well sites, and treatment plants.
• Calibrates, tests, maintains, and repairs confined entry gas detection equipment and devices; ensures equipment complies with regulatory standards; replaces sensors, batteries, filters, air liners, etc.; maintain related logs and documentation.
• Performs layout and documentation of new installations of lift stations, water wells, and equipment at treatment plants; constructs new control panels; verifies and amends schematics; utilizes various computer programs to update schematics; maintains related logs and records.
• Assists mechanical personnel, as needed, in lift station, water well, and treatment plant maintenance and repair; provides guidance, assistance, troubleshooting and training regarding electrical components, control valves, etc.
• Utilizes computerized diagnostic techniques, instruments, and equipment in troubleshooting and identifying radio telemetry and other electronic problems.
• Performs related duties; receives and interprets daily work orders, prioritizes and prepares for assigned tasks; inspects and tests tools, vehicles and safety gear; reviews and restocks supplies and service vehicle inventory; inspects equipment and systems; maintains related documentation and records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.