Utility Mechanic​/ Water Quality Tech

Job Title

An employee in this classification installs, maintains, repairs and operates the County's water treatment, distribution and meter system, and performs related work as required. Member of Snow and Ice Storm Management Team for Buildings and Grounds. Work is performed under general supervision is evaluated on the basis of ensuring equipment operates within given time schedules and overall effectiveness of system performance.

• Assists in gathering and preparing materials for daily assignments.

• Calibrates and maintains water treatment / distribution system equipment; collects water samples for analysis; prepares related records and logs.

• Adjusts chemical feed levels to maintain proper operations; adjusts pumps to maintain an adequate water supply.

• Inspects all pumps, wells and equipment for proper and safe working condition; performs preventive and corrective equipment maintenance as required.

• Adjusts, cleans, maintains, repairs and/or replaces pumps, valves, filters, etc., to maintain proper operations.

• Monitors water distribution system and storage tank levels.

• Flushing fire hydrants and tests water pressure as necessary; maintains and repairs hydrants as needed.

• Maintains accurate technical records, charts and logs as required; enters operational and laboratory data into computer.

• Checks meters / service lines for leaks; conducts water pressure, flow and accuracy tests for the department and customers as requested.

• Maintains, repairs or replaces water meters and meter boxes as necessary; cleans meter boxes as needed.

• Installs, maintains and repairs water lines; installs water taps; locates water lines for utility workers.

• Uses hand-held recorder to read meters for billing purposes; submits data in a timely manner.

• Investigates high consumption readings; conducts follow-up readings as necessary.

• Performs water cut-ons and cut-offs as directed.

• Maintains grounds at well / pump sites.

• Assists contractors with maintenance, repair and installation work as necessary.

• Responds to emergency facility / field situations as required.

• Assists in stocking supplies.

• Performs all duties in compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.

• Prepares reports as required by the department, County and regulatory agencies.

• Maintains assigned tools, equipment and vehicles.

• Provides professional and timely customer service; receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints.

• Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.

• Operates a vehicle, back hoe, trencher, forklift, generator, etc.; operates a telephone, computer, telephone; uses clerical and computer supplies, plumbing tools, testing equipment, hand tools, replacement parts, line locator.

• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other County employees, utility company representatives, customers and the general public.

• Insure safety and accessibility to all county owned buildings for employees returning to work and for those offices which operate on a 24-hour basis. This involves clearing sidewalks, steps, entrances and parking lots for the following buildings:
Health Services, DSS, DOA, Braxton, Library, Courthouse/Finance/Jail, Sheriffs, Gymnasium, Operations, Solid Waste, EMS, Animal Shelter and Powell/Melvin. Roads to be cleared are as follows:
McLeod Street, McKay Street, Smith Circle and large parking lot that serves the Library and Courthouse overflow parking.

• Performs routine office work as required, including answering the telephone, assisting customers, copying documents, sending and receiving faxes, etc.

• Requests line locates by utility companies as needed.

• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the Water Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Water Utility Mechanic.

• Knowledge of the organization of the Department and of related departments and agencies.

• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and…