Utilities Repair

UTILITIES REPAIR Wastewater Treatment Plant GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled activities in the repair, maintenance or rebuilding of mechanical and electrical equipment; to perform related work as required.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Supervisor I or the Water Filtration Plant (WFP) Supervisor I or other designated official.

An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Adjust, repair and replace parts in electric motors and motor starters.
• Operate drill presses, grinders, pipe cutters and threaders, electric welding equipment, welding and cutting torches, and a variety of hand tools.
• Operate lathe and Bridgeport to fabricate and/or repair needed parts and equipment within designated tolerances.
• Perform routine electrical repairs.
• Make repairs to blowers, sludge pumps, grit collectors, scum collectors, chemical feeders, and rotary screen thickeners.
• Lubricate plant machinery, change oil and filters when necessary.
• Remove, replace and clean large iron piping.
• Use hoists and pulleys in moving and installing heavy equipment.
• Disassemble and repair pumps, valves, compressors and other mechanical equipment.
• Operate trucks and other mechanical equipment as required.
• Disassemble and make repairs to hot water supply systems.
• Paint wood, metal or masonry as required.
• Repair cement work.
• Clean and replace electrodes and probes.
• Clean, unplug, repack and lubricate pumps.
• Service remote pumping stations and generators.
• Replace bushings and bearings on equipment and machinery.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance work as required.
• Prepare records and reports.
• Perform inspections and calibrations on precision machinery using precision mechanical measurement devices.
• Repair pneumatic operation cylinders and related control equipment.
• Order parts and materials, as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the tools, materials, methods and practices used in the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of welding techniques; electric and gas, with the ability to fabricate as needed.
• Demonstrate a thorough attainment of mechanical skills and aptitudes.
• Physical agility; ability to climb ladders and enter confined spaces safely and with ease.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electric schematics.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in solving mechanical problems and evaluating the performance of simple and complicated machinery.
• Ability to prepare accurate records.
• Knowledge of safety equipment and practices used when working with hazardous chemicals, gases, or wastewater constituents, including full-face respirators and hazardous gas detectors; ability and knowledge to implement local and MIOSHA safety requirements while working in enclosed spaces and with hazardous chemicals or gases.
• State of Michigan Complete Treatment Certification, F3 or higher, for the Water Filtration Plant.
• State of Michigan Municipal Operator Certification, Class D or higher, for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees.

An employee in this class, upon appointment, shall have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school.
• Reasonable experience in work involving a wide variety of mechanical repair and maintenance activities.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver License (Operator’s) and a valid Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL), Group A/Air for the Water Filtration Plant.
• Must have a valid Michigan Driver License (Operator’s and a valid Michigan Commercial Driver License (CDL), Group A/Air with an “N” (Tanker) endorsement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additionally, must be able to operate a 5 th wheel plate and manual transmission.
• Formal and/or certified technical training in the following areas:
  • Training in basic welding practices including oxygen acetylene, electric arc and MIG…