About the Department

Assists in repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of heavy industrial equipment such as large pumps, valves, and compressors.

Position Duties

• Disassemble, clean, replace parts, and assemble heavy industrial equipment typically found in waterworks systems including pumps, valves, motors, and compressors;
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspect equipment for proper operation or signs of malfunction.  Use electronic test equipment to collect machine data such as vibration and shaft alignment;
• Obtain parts and supplies as necessary to complete repairs;
• Assist mechanic in installation of new equipment or repair of existing equipment;
• Assist in documentation of work orders and contacting vendors;
• Check pumps periodically for leaks;
• Perform related duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year experience in maintenance and/or repair of heavy stationary equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

*** Critical Infrastructure:  This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of mechanical repair.

• Use a variety of power, pneumatic, and hand tools;
• Properly use safety equipment such as gas detectors and breathing
  apparatus;
• Drive a forklift;
• Handle tools, repair parts, etc.;
• Perform hard physical labor around sewage.

• Frequently lift and carry and lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds;
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces;
• Frequently pull and push objects;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right and left while sitting and standing;
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle;
• Frequently bend and kneel while working on equipment;
• Move body in a crawling motion.