WATER TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.   Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible  for participating in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Lead Water Treatment Plant Mechanic.”

• Monitors treatment plant equipment and troubleshoots potential problems; performs corrective maintenance in a timely manner.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Performs preventative maintenance at water plants and related facilities, including sludge processing facility, water tanks, and pump stations.
• Processes sludge; operates a trac-vac system; drains and cleans basins.
• Installs new equipment, such as pumps, motors, and chemical feeding systems.
• Fabricates and repairs parts.
• Assists in the maintenance of parts and supply inventory; orders part's and supplies as needed.
• Maintains records of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Assists in the repair of electrical systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of  an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment procedures and technology, chemistry, equipment, and process control.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance water treatment equipment and related components.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding safety training and safe work practices.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
  SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Lead Water Treatment Plant Mechanic assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
  
  GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industries; plumbing and electrical codes; and the City Policy Manual. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.  
  
  COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of related duties in the repair and maintenance of plant equipment. Strict regulations, rapid changes in technology, and inclement weather contribute to the complexity of the position.
  
  SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to repair and maintain Water Treatment Plant equipment.  Success in this position results in the provision of a safe water supply in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  
  PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, members of the general public, and vendors.
  
  PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
  
  WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office, a Water treatment plant, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
  
  SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  None.