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CITY OF ELLENSBURG
SEWER DEPARTMENT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC
REPORTS TO: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FOREMAN
MISSION:
To maintain the Ellensburg Wastewater Treatment plant in optimum operating condition.
SUMMARY:
Repair, maintain and troubleshoot a variety of electrical motors, pumps and gas equipment, gasoline engines and hydraulic equipment. Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair work, utilizing welding, fabricating, and electrical skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All of the following are to be performed while adhering to City of Ellensburg operational policies, safety rules, and procedures.
Repair, Maintain, and Troubleshoot Equipment:
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Repair equipment including but not limited to lift stations, pumps, motors,
electrical panels, and hydraulics
Perform welding, torching, braising, electrical and mechanical procedures
Read and understand maintenance manuals, diagrams and blueprints
Oil and grease equipment; adjust belts and chain drives
Monitor temperatures and gas pressures
Inspect for wear and vibration
Monitor automatic oilers for level and efficiency
Troubleshoot equipment failure or loss of efficiency
Operate electrical voltage meters, Amp meter, and RPM meters
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Maintain accurate records of routine checks on lift stations and other equipment
Record maintenance activities and repair work performed
Record equipment efficiency
Maintain records of cleaning and filling of beds
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Determine need for spare parts and new equipment
Research new equipment and determine desired equipment specifications
Perform price/quality comparisons
Purchase equipment
Install mechanical and electrical equipment
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Assist operations function as needed
Assist collection crew in flushing, jetting, rodding, inspections, locates, construction and repairs of sewers and storm sewers
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Operate biosolids pumping dredge
Monitor hydraulic levels and temperature to assure continued pumping
Add piping as needed
Regularly clean pump and auger
Operate loader to maintain drying beds
Collect samples for laboratory analysis
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Repair irrigation systems
Perform electrical and fabrication procedures
Clean and maintain shop area
Clean areas around equipment
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Perform on call/call outs as rotation requires
Resolve problems of high water level, power outages, lift stations failures, pumps and motor failures
Provide assistance to other wastewater personnel and public works departments as needed
Serve as acting foreman as assigned
Maintain public relations
Attend weekly safety meetings
This is a representative sample--not to imply a complete listing of responsibilities and tasks.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May supervise temporary and part-time workers.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
One year certificate from college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating
and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(A) Thorough knowledge of electrical motors; Considerable knowledge of pumps, gas equipment, gas engines, hydraulics, and welding;
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance.
(B) Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
(C) Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures; Ability to maintain effective accounting procedures; Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid State Driver's license, or ability to obtain one. Commercial Driver's License.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Motor vehicles, power and hand tools, voltage meters, amp meters, RPM meters, mechanic's tools including jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and other tools required for minor repairs and routine maintenance; personal computer, calculator, phone; mobile or portable radio.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may work in confined spaces.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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NOTICE: The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Personnel Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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