Plant and Equipment Mechanic I/II/III

OPEN UNTIL FILLED:

Under immediate supervision (Plant and Equipment Mechanic I, P&EMI) or general supervision (Plant and Equipment Mechanic II and III, P&EMII and P&EMIII), to perform a variety of skilled work involved in the maintenance and repair of specialized water and/or wastewater plant equipment, apparatus, and fixtures including pumps, engine motors, and valves.
 
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
 
The Plant and Equipment Mechanic I exercises no supervision.  The P&EM II and P&EM III may exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff.

Repair, rebuild, or replace plant equipment such as water pumps, motors, valves, and related parts; check for proper operation.
 
Lubricate and change oil in electrical motors and water pumps.
 
Disassemble, reassemble, or install impellers, end plates, bearings, seals, timing gears, filters, and radiators; paint pumps, motors, and piping.
 
Maintain clarifiers, chlorinators, chlorine dioxide generators, and related equipment.
 
Perform general building maintenance and repair operations including rough carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, and related activities.

Use a variety of hand tools, cutting and welding equipment, and electrical test equipment.
 
Troubleshoot, diagnose malfunctions, and make necessary repairs on mechanical equipment and related components.
 
Participate in the procurement of replacement parts and materials.
 
Overhaul, test, and calibrate components including instruments, metameters, and
control valves.
 
Mowing and general grounds maintenance at remote pump and booster locations.
 
P&EMII
 
Perform maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment and facilities.
 
Identify and procure needed spare parts, components and supplies to effectively and efficiently repair or provide preventative maintenance to water production equipment.
 
Overhaul, test, and calibrate components including instruments, metameters, control valves, amonianators, chlorinators, injectors, and all other components related to the system.


P&EMIII
 
Maintain accurate Risk Management maintenance records for chlorine systems in accordance with applicable TCEQ laws, rules, and regulation.
 
Perform computer operations in relation to water treatment and distribution.
 
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
 
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of and skill in methods, materials, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of water production facilities.

Knowledge of principles in general and industrial electricity.

Standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in mechanical trades.

Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the work.
 
General methods of electrical, carpentry, plumbing; and general maintenance repairs.
 
Knowledge of the principles of operation, maintenance, and repair of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment.
 
Safe driving principles and practices.
 

Skill to:
 
Operate a variety of bench and hand tools, machines and equipment of the mechanical trades.
 
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
 
 
Ability to:
                       
Learn and understand the raw water and treated water distribution systems in relation to treatment plants, pump stations, elevated storage tanks, water lines, and relates to components within the system.
 
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
 
Work from sketches, blueprints, and diagrams.
 
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
 
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do
 
Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
 
Plant and Equipment Mechanic I
 
Experience:
 
This is an entry level position in the Plant and Equipment Mechanic series.
One (1) year of general maintenance experience with some exposure to mechanical and plumbing repairs is preferred.
 
Education/Training:
 
A high school diploma or GED is required and mechanical training is preferred.
 
 
License or Certificate:
 
A valid Texas driver's license, the ability to obtain one within ten (10) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class D Water License from the State of Texas within six (6) months of employment.
 
 
Plant and Equipment Mechanic II
 
This is the journey level class in the Plant and Equipment Mechanic series.  Employees within this class are distinguished from Plant and Equipment Mechanic I's by the general performance of the full range of duties as assigned.  Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from P&EMI.
 
 
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of:
 
Maintenance and repairs performed to maintain water treatment facilities, remote raw water pump stations, pump stations, chemical feed stations, and water lines.
 
Water treatment process and associated equipment.
 
Skill to:
 
Perform maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment and facilities.
 
           
Ability to:
 
Comprehend and use math to solve basic water equations.
 
Identify and procure needed spare parts, components and supplies to effectively and efficiently repair or provide preventative maintenance to water production equipment.
 
 
Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
 
Experience:
 
Minimum two (2) years of experience comparable to Plant and Equipment Mechanic I in the City of Abilene
 
 
License or Certificate:
 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class C Water License from the State of Texas within two (2) years of employment is required.

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