Utility Maint Mech II

STARTING PAY: $16.00/hr

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, this position supervises and performs skilled mechanical work in the service, maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, engines, compressors and other equipment at a wastewater treatment plant. Work also involves acting as lead over crew of Utility Mechanic I's, Utility Workers and seasonal staff when assigned.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as lead for a small crew engaged in the maintenance and repair of all equipment, structures and grounds, involved at a wastewater treatment plant.

• Supervises the daily inspection of the plant to verify everything is in proper working order.

• Assures all work stations are clean and orderly and the grounds are well maintained.

• Maintains records of maintenance performed and supplies used.

• Coordinates jobs being done and what materials are needed.

• Assures work is completed properly and safely.

• Schedules personnel for specific tasks.

• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Performs grounds maintenance including mowing, pruning, trimming, weed eating, and weed spraying, seeding, watering, and other landscape related projects.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience in Wastewater Maintenance, . Valid Texas Driver's License and a class "C" Wastewater Operator License from TCEQ are required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead a crew of maintenance personnel in performing routine and more difficult projects under sometimes adverse conditions.

• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.

• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.

• Ability to learn new software and improve processes with existing software.

• Strong verbal and written communication skill.

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.

• Ability to safely operate and repair medium equipment and machinery, such as scissor lifts, forklifts, vehicles or commercial mowers.

• Ability to safely operate and repair heavy or complex machinery, such as construction equipment, or water plants.

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 regularly 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, crouch, 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

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

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.