Water Utilities Mechanic I

Company: City of Lakeland, Civil Service
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: May 18, 2019

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS Benefits Supplemental Questions This is semi skilled work performing the daily maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery. Work involves responsibility for machinery and equipment in water or wastewater treatment plants, collection system lift stations, distribution booster stations and various mobile or portable equipment used by water or wastewater work groups. Work is assigned by supervisory personnel in both verbal instructions and computer generated work orders. Performance of duties is reviewed by the supervisor. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES: * Performs routine maintenance of equipment to include: greasing, maintaining proper lubricant levels, changing oil, changing filters, cleaning and painting. * Performs repairs of equipment to include: cleaning, disassembly, removing and replacing items such as bearings and seals; replacing worn or broken components and reassembling; replacing belts, couplings and chains. * Drives, maintains and operates boom trucks and forklifts. * Performs light building repairs, maintenance and housekeeping chores of worksites and vehicles * Performs minor trouble shooting of electrical controls and motors, and corrects problems found. * Pulls trailer mounted generators to lift stations and operates station when City power is disrupted. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Required to participate in the stand-by/call-out rotation to respond to problems after normal working hours and on weekends and will be subject to call-out at any time when other on-call personnel require additional assistance. * Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE): * High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent. * One (1) year of experience in the repair and maintenance of machinery including engines, rotating equipment, and pumps. * An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered. Required Documents: GED, High School Diploma, College Diploma or Unofficial Transcripts SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license * Must be able to obtain a Class "B" CDL with appropriate endorsements as are required by the employing department within six (6) months of employment. * Must maintain a valid telephone number. * Required to pass and maintain qualification for: * Respiratory Protection Physical * Pulmonary Function * Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s) * May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. Position may be designated as Mission Critical by Department Director. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS: * Some knowledge of the working principles of water and wastewater treatment plants and pump station equipment. * Skill in the use of tools and equipment used for maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment plants and related facilities. * Ability to diagnose and repair equipment failures. * Ability to follow oral and written instructions. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the general public. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS: * Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations. * The job risks exposure to chemical, biological, electrical and mechanical hazards. The employee will be required to work in bright/dim light, noise, and adverse weather conditions. Frequent exposure to the general hazards of the industrial working environment and construction sites are also possible. * The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced. THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACESDL2017

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