JOB TITLE:

Water Mechanic (Surface Water) Technician I, II and III

JOB CLASS NUMBER:

TRD 957

PAY GRADE:

7

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

Utilities

REPORTS TO:

Chief Mechanic

SUPERVISORY WORK:

As assigned

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Chief Mechanic, this position serves as a technician for a mechanical maintenance crew in the water facilities. Performs and directs the work of others in skilled and complex mechanical installations and repairs; oversees and maintains mechanical equipment at the water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and well fields; and occasionally assists other departments with their mechanical needs. Position must be available to work callbacks, evenings, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather. Position is considered weather essential personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment expected of the position.

• Performs the scheduled preventative maintenance, unscheduled routine, and emergency installation, troubleshooting, and repair and correction of mechanical problems effecting the buildings and equipment in the water and wastewater facilities, as assigned.

• Perform routine maintenance and inspect stationary equipment such as: Water Treatment and Production-Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and fittings, chemical feed systems, chlorine systems and handling. Wastewater Treatment – Wastewater Pumps, Belt filter Presses, polymer system, chlorine distribution equipment, gas digesters, belt conveyance, blowers, equipment.

• Performs scheduled, unscheduled and emergency installations and corrections of mechanical issues affecting the buildings and equipment in facilities, as assigned.

• Works within the parameters of an overall work schedule and keeps their supervisor informed of any delays in the schedule caused by frequent unscheduled and/or emergency requests for his/her time.

• Plans and implements various installations and daily repair projects, to include ordering parts, arranging for tools and equipment and coordinating the project with other work being done and with operational schedules.  

• Assists in keeping the necessary inventory levels of parts, supplies and tools required to properly install, troubleshoot.

• Participates in asset management inventory and executes assigned work orders.

• Maintains the written records relevant to this position, consisting of daily job and progress reports, upgrades to blueprints, ladder diagrams and schematics. Makes the recorded information available in central location for Utilities.

• Occasionally, may assist other departments with their mechanical needs.

• May act as lead mechanic and assists other personnel assigned to the mechanical maintenance crew with predictive and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and control systems.

• Plans and organizes mechanical projects to maximize efficient use of labor and materials.

• Clean and maintain appearance of buildings, structures, and equipment.

• Lead, Train, and evaluate apprentices.

• Mechanic on ‘Call Duty’ on a fixed or rotating schedule as the plant sees fit.

• Preform general welding, fabrication, and Pipeline work.

• Emphasizes and provides safe working conditions for mechanical and non-mechanical personnel.

• During the absence of their supervisor communicates with Utilities Maintenance Manager on mechanical projects at the treatment plants, well fields, and pump stations.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by their Assigned Supervisor.

• They must communicate with the operations staff daily and keep them informed of the status of mechanically powered equipment before during and after work is performed.

• Must perform before and after use checks of vehicles and equipment.

• Must wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment and perform safety evaluations for job sites including proper use of a lockout/tag out system.

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License for all positions.  A Texas CDL is preferred.  Experience in mechanical trade and/or industrial maintenance is preferred.  Class ladder adjustments will require above average scoring on performance appraisals and successful completion of skills assessment.

TRD 955 Entry level with minimal experience in mechanical trade and/or industrial mechanical maintenance.

TRD 956 Can install, maintain and/or extend mechanical systems within their area of work. Understanding of City of Amarillo lock Out Tag Out policy. Can work unsupervised to deliver mechanical solutions.  Must also obtain a Class C Water or Wastewater License (Water and Wastewater Treatment plant Only).

Skills Tests

• Inline pump mount and alignment test: Alignment tolerances for pumps range from the "rough alignment" that a conscientious Mechanic can accomplish with visual indicators or pump laser alignment device (accuracy of about 0.02 in) to precision alignment (accuracy of 0.0005 in or greater). 

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• Chlorine handling test: Under the supervision of Division Head and Designee a completely organized chlorine system header shutdown.  This is with another mechanic or person for the duration of the task.  Task to include all proper operating shutdown checks.  Notify, isolate header, activate bypass, all pre-safety checks including PPE, de-pressurize system, switch header, confirm closures, leak checks, and then change out empty ton containers, install new gaskets and yoke valves or safety measures.  Continue to re-apply pigtails or regulator.  Open valves and test for leaks.  Back out of safety checks and ensure all quality control documents are properly documented and shared. 

TRD 957 The ability to install, maintain and/or extend mechanical systems throughout the various workgroups within the Utility. Understanding of City of Amarillo lock Out Tag Out policy and 3(it takes 3 years at minimum to obtain class B Water or Wastewater license without a degree), years’ experience in a supervisory role and the ability to lead a crew independently.  Must also obtain a Class B Water or Wastewater License (Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Only). Must also obtain a CDL.

Skills Tests

• Chlorine system shutdown extending to yearly O&M required regulator, chlorinator and injection system rebuilds.  This includes all safety, quality control, notification, and evacuation to safely perform offline preventative maintenance for the instruments listed.  Preventative maintenance in coordination with the O&M recommendations and done under the supervision of the Division Head and Designee. 

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•  Under the supervision of the Division Head and Designee safely operate heavy machinery including but not limited to a backhoe (including all organization of safety and spotting), well rig and/or sludge hauling with a commercial vehicle.  This includes completion of the manifest and pre-trip inspection.  All listed could include line locates and execution of dig site safety measures. 

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• Under the supervision of the Division Head and Designee safely plan, organize and execute and instruct other Mechanics and Utility workers to perform an asset Preventative Maintenance inspection and design a new S.O.P and/or J.S.A.

• Properly organize and execute a requested Purchase Order to include qualified quotes that incorporate Hub’s, justification memo and/or proprietary form for their supervisor. 

Ability to obtain Noncommercial Political pesticide applicator license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within 1 year of hire. - Does every area need this license? 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• All safety equipment necessary for safe work performance and to maintain a safe working environment. Including the ability to follow Lockout Tagout procedures.

• Ability to safely operate basic hand tools, precision measurement tools, and other troubleshooting equipment

• Ability to troubleshoot and perform necessary emergency repairs in stressful situation while doing so in safe and productive manner.

• Ability to occasionally work around potentially hazardous chemicals and frequently work around and with moving equipment and potentially hazardous energy sources, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical, up to 4,160v  under the supervision.

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting in addition to working independently.

• Knowledge and understanding of blueprints, specifications, schematics, O&M manuals.

• Ability to operate Bucket Trucks, Front-end Loaders, Forklifts, and Skid Loaders.

• Have knowledge of motor control systems operations, power systems operations, and lighting system

• Proficiency with reading/writing for accurate communication and transference of information; ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word Excel and Outlook.

• Shall be able to climb ladders, stairs, perform work at elevated heights, and can stand on concrete for long periods of time.

• Will be required to work in confined spaces such as vaults to perform repairs

• Must be willing and able to work in environments where raw sewage is present

• Required to climb overhead water storage tower 100ft to perform maintenance

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  ADA PROFILE

  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT

  This position may require the adaptability to work overtime.   There may be exposure to extreme weather conditions, as well as chemical substances, noise, physical hazards, vibrations, confined spaces, and respiratory hazards and extreme heights. Attendance is an essential function of this position and in the event of an emergency or during inclement weather this position will be required to work to perform essential services needed to sustain City operations. Will be required to work in environments where raw sewage is present. 

   

   

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.