Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic I - II

About the Department

***PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.*** 

***PLEASE NOTE: TWO DESCRIPTIONS ARE DISPLAYED. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HIRED AT THE HIGHEST SKILL LEVEL MET BASED ON EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING.***

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic I
This is the first of three levels in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance series. Incumbents access and operate all process equipment, above and below ground level.  Perform maintenance on all operational, mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and structures of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic II
This is the second of three levels in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance series. Incumbents access and operate all process equipment, above and below ground level. Perform maintenance on all operational, mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and structures of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Position Duties

1. Trains to and operates and performs maintenance and repairs on all operational, mechanical, electronic and/or electrical equipment, systems and structures of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant while maintaining sanitary cleanliness of work areas, the treatment plant and associated facilities; performs preventative maintenance on all equipment regularly and informs manager of any needed maintenance or repairs. 

2. Trains to and oversees performance of any contractual maintenance work performed.

3. Trains to and monitors plant operations regularly for proper operation and treatment. Makes any changes needed; perform plant calculations for chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, detention time and all other calculations necessary for the operation of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant.

4. Trains to and recognizes plant status, troubleshoots and performs corrective actions of the plant operations to ensure water quality meets or exceeds the standards of EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

5. Trains to and accurately updates computerized preventative maintenance and parts inventory management system; enter and update files on computer for preparing reports, spreadsheets, historical information and maintenance records according to City, State and Federal guidelines; view, understand and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

6. Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations.  Reports any accidents immediately to supervisor. Correctly wears appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

7. Must be available for standby/on-call work.

8. Performs other work as required.

1. Operates and performs maintenance and repairs on all operational, mechanical, electronic and/or electrical equipment, systems and structures of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant while maintaining sanitary cleanliness of work areas, the treatment plant and associated facilities; performs preventative maintenance on all equipment regularly and informs manager of any needed maintenance or repairs. 

2. Oversees performance of any contractual maintenance work performed.

3. Monitors plant operations regularly for proper operation and treatment. Makes any changes needed; perform plant calculations for chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, detention time and all other calculations necessary for the operation of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant.

4. Recognizes plant status, troubleshoots and performs corrective actions of the plant operations to ensure water quality meets or exceeds the standards of EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

5. Accurately updates computerized preventative maintenance and parts inventory management system; enter and update files on computer for preparing reports, spreadsheets, historical information and maintenance records according to City, State and Federal guidelines; view, understand and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

6. Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations.  Reports any accidents immediately to supervisor. Correctly wears appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

7. Must be available for standby/on-call work.

8. Performs other work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.

• One (1) year of experience of installing and/or repairing electronic, electrical and/or mechanical systems.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• May be required to obtain a Class A CDL driver’s license.

• Train to obtain Grade IV Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification (respective to assigned area). 

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.

• Two (2) year of experience of installing and/or repairing electronic, electrical and/or mechanical systems.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.

License and Certifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• May be required to obtain a Class A CDL driver’s license.

• Grade IV Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification (respective to assigned area). 

Other Qualifications

• Industrial equipment, components, and machinery.

• Applicable tools, equipment, and materials.

• Reading and understanding maps, drawings, blueprints, schematics, manufacturer’s data, gauges, etc.

• Basic algebra, geometry, and hydraulics.

• Safety procedures.

• Recordkeeping principles.

• Welding techniques.

• Computer and related software applications.

• Inventory principles.

Skill in:

• Performing skilled maintenance and repair activities.

• Operating applicable tools and equipment.

• Maintaining operational records.

• Maintaining inventory.

• Detecting and diagnosing equipment malfunctions.

• Reading and comprehending maps, drawings, blueprints, schematics, manufacturer’s data, gauges, etc.

• Using a computer and related software applications.

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• Industrial equipment, components, and machinery.

• Applicable tools, equipment, and materials.

• Reading and understanding maps, drawings, blueprints, schematics, manufacturer’s data, gauges, etc.

• Basic algebra, geometry, and hydraulics.

• Safety procedures.

• Recordkeeping principles.

• Welding techniques.

• Computer and related software applications.

• Inventory principles.

Skill in:

• Performing skilled maintenance and repair activities.

• Operating applicable tools and equipment.

• Maintaining operational records.

• Maintaining inventory.

• Detecting and diagnosing equipment malfunctions.

• Reading and comprehending maps, drawings, blueprints, schematics, manufacturer’s data, gauges, etc.

• Using a computer and related software applications.

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.

• Crawling: Moving about on hands, knees, hands, and feet.

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound. 

• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 

• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. 

• Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something steady to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.

• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. 

• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. 

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.

• Visual ability 2: sufficient to include color, depth perception, and field vision.

• Visual ability 3: sufficient to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

• Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night.

• Visual ability 5: sufficient to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another. 

• May be required to work in inclimate weather and dirty/wet conditions.

• May be required to work in confined spaces.

• May be required to work at elevated heights.