Utilities Mechanic

Position: Utilities Mechanic I
Location: St. Petersburg

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBUnder general supervision, performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment at the City's wastewater treatment plant and lift stations. Work involves performing preventive maintenance and repair work on tanks, pumps, motors and other equipment; and maintaining records of work performed and supplies consumed. Employee is also responsible for responding to after-hours calls in cases of sewer stoppage and pump failure and assisting other work crews in various utility system construction and repair work, as necessary.

Reports to the Superintendent of WRD System Maintenance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSLEVEL IAssists with troubleshooting, overhauling and repairing of all pumps, motors, blowers, valves, fittings, and other mechanical equipment associated with the WWTP, lift stations, collection and reuse distribution system.

Maintains logs and records of preventive maintenance and repair work performed, and of supplies and materials requisitioned and consumed.

Assists with or independently performs preventative maintenance on all WWTP, lift station, and related facilities equipment such as lubricating and adjusting equipment as scheduled.

Responds to after-hours calls to repair or alleviate sewage stoppages, pump failures, well failures, etc.

Insures the observance of safety regulations pertaining to tools, machinery, vehicles, work areas, and equipment utilities.

Operates utility/construction equipment utilized in the department including bobcat, boom truck, tandem dump truck, Vac-Con etc.

Skill to operate computers, tablets and smartphones as related to work orders/preventative maintenance software, collection/reuse system online maps and other mobile Apps which allow real-time viewing of WWTP/lift station data and locate tickets.

LEVEL IIAll essential job functions in Level I plus:

Independently troubleshoots, dismantles, rebuilds and repairs various equipment throughout the WWTP and lift stations.

Operates vehicles/equipment utilized in the department including T.V. truck, backhoe, frontend loader, trencher, etc.

Utilizes special diagnostic tools; i.e., laser aligner in troubleshooting and repair of department equipment.

LEVEL IIIAll essential job functions in Level II plus:

Checks tolerances on parts and equipments to determine necessary action.

Reads and interprets blueprints, as-builts, technical drawings, etc.

Troubleshoots electrical problems to include low voltage systems.

Assists the Utilities Electrician with the installation, programing, and troubleshooting of variable frequency drives.

Independently troubleshoot electric motor problems using various test equipment including motor analyzers, meggers, and multimeters.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics/ladder diagrams.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR ALL LEVELSPerforms ground maintenance, janitorial work, carpentry, cement work and painting as needed.

Stocks parts and materials for plant maintenance.

Performs other related work as required.

LEVEL I
• High School diploma or GED certificate and 6 months of experience in mechanical, maintenance or building trades work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must obtain and maintain CDL class B driver’s license and a Florida Class C Wastewater Collection Technician Certificate within 1 year of hire.

Level IIAll skills in Level I plus:
• Minimum on the job experience of 3 years;
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of specialized diagnostic tools (i.e., laser alignment, vibration analysis)
• Must possess a Florida Class B Wastewater Collection Technician Certificate.

LEVEL IIIAll skills in Level II plus:
• Minimum on the job experience…