BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to inspect, maintain and repair equipment and facilities at any or all locations of water and wastewater treatment plants. This is accomplished by inspecting equipment and facilities, completing routine preventive maintenance, generating work orders, ordering equipment, parts and supplies, and researching equipment operation. Other duties include fabricating materials, installing hangers and fixtures, preparing and installing equipment, cleaning and maintaining grounds and facilities, and providing security.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Individuals must pass the Class D Wastewater Certification from TCEQ within 1 year of hire or promotion.

The Class C Wastewater Certification from the TCEQ must be completed within 2 years of hire or promotion as a condition of employment.

Individuals will be given 4 attempts at each certification exam during the required period. An individual who fails 4 attempts at either the D or C level will be considered for termination.

Driver's License Required

• Y Type

• A Endorsements

• N - Tanker

Individuals who do not currently have a Class A

• N license will be enrolled in the ELDT program. They will have 30 days from the start of the online class to complete the Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and 60 days to complete the Behind the Wheel training.
  
  The Commercial Driver's License must be provided to the City. No individual will be given more than 1 business day prior to the end of their probation to meet this requirement as a condition of employment. and this provision will only be implemented for reasons out of the control of the individual as determined by the department.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work different shifts and be on call

Position subject to being called in to work twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, in addition to their regularly scheduled work day.

Mission Essential Position will be required to report for all inclement weather.

This position is expected to regularly work in or around bodies of water greater in depth than 4 feet, which may pose hazard, especially in the absence of swimming ability.

Employees of this class must wear a self-contained breathing apparatus, thus facial hair is prohibited.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.

The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

Code Essential Functions

1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice

2 L Assembles crews, materials and equipment required for repair or emergency projects; oversees and participates in executing major or complex repair or installation projects; reports need for major replacements as well as continuing service and maintenance work.

3 L Inspects equipment and conditions at sewage lift stations and wastewater treatment facilities; and assists in the absence of Mechanic.

4 L Maintains records of work performed and of time and materials; states requirements for supplies and replacement parts or equipment.

5 M Completes preventive maintenance activities by repairing all equipment and areas of buildings, replacing lighting and electrical equipment, completing plumbing projects, working on HVAC systems and exhausts, checking and changing oil, belts, and lubricating parts, ordering and replacing parts, disposing of chemicals, and completing work orders.

6 H Maintains all equipment by checking equipment operations, checking for leaks, removing, repairing and replacing parts, checking all valves, and rebuilding and repairing, installing equipment which could include electrical, plumbing, and electronics.

7 H Completes special projects by reviewing plans and specifications, welding and/or fabricating parts, completing plumbing, electrical and carpentry work orders, and installing and maintaining equipment.

6 H Responds to emergencies by answering pages and completing call out activities, responding to requests, and working extended periods of time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Experience Under and including one year.

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: Outdoors

Position : 4774005

Code : 4774-19

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : RESOURCE RECOVERY

Grade : NE 107

Job Family : 49-9071.00 MAINTENANCE & REPAI

Job Class : P/P MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Posting Start : 05/14/2024

Posting End : 12/31/9999

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $17.09-$21.37