Utilities Lead Mechanic

ENTRY SALARY: $ 58,002.70 Additional 5% ASP pay!

Under general supervision, the Utilities Lead Mechanic provides skilled mechanical work at the advanced level in the repair, maintenance, and reconditioning of machinery and other water, reclaimed water, and wastewater system equipment. Maintains water and wastewater facilities, lift stations, and all other Public Utilities mechanical equipment and assists other tradesworkers and technicians with daily duties.  Provides technical advice and guidance for maintenance activities within the treatment plant assigned.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads, directs, and supervises utilities mechanics in monitoring and performing skilled repair and maintenance of city water wastewater assets and processes daily. 
• Checks and evaluates equipment for leaks, excess fluids, and other potential repair or maintenance concerns; addresses concerns and performs necessary mechanical work to ensure functionality; provides direction and technical expertise for other utilities mechanics. 
• Changes oil, inspects equipment, replaces belts, and greases equipment; exercises and rotates equipment for even usage; monitors and records all maintenance and repair activities. 
• Schedules and performs inspections and operational efficiency checks; conducts preventative maintenance service on a variety of mechanical and electrical components, pumps and supportive equipment and machinery. 
• Repairs, troubleshoots, and replaces pumps, motors, actuators, gearboxes, pulleys, chemical lines, bar screens, clarifiers, screw lifts, vertical high-speed stage pumps, and other equipment; fabricates and prepares equipment to be installed or removed. 
• Works, engages, and assists electricians and other technicians on various installation activities; participates in the installation of motors, meters, soft starts, and VFDs; works with facility operations staff to ensure compliance with industry standards and all regulations. 
• Installs and pulls water well pumps and motors; performs lift station back-flushing, and replaces, repairs, and checks pumps and valves; pulls transducer, floats, and check valves at lift stations; cleans and pumps down wet well to inspect riser, shoes, rails, and pumps. 
• Mows lawns, operates weed eater, and uses pressure wash to clean and maintain lift stations, water wells, and surrounding areas; paints and places posts around stations as needed. 
• Attends and participates in safety, equipment, and plant training; obtains vendor quotes to assist in ordering supplies, equipment, and parts; works with contractors and other departments; cross trains with various other technicians and departments. 
• Maintains records of service and maintenance for all booster stations, lift station facilities, mains, and plant mechanical and electrical equipment. 
• Inspects and monitors work areas, examines tools and equipment, and provides employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules. 
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of maintenance policies and procedures. 
• Inspects, tests, and measures completed work of utilities mechanics to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements. 
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers. 
• Monitors employees' work levels and review work performance. 
• Requisitions materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts. 
• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel. 
• Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment: 

A valid State driver’s license is required. 

Does this position require a Commercial Driver’s License? Yes    

Type: Obtain and maintain Class A CDL with restrictions (intrastate only & no tractor trailer) tanker endorsements within one (1) year of hire date. 

This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides: Chop saw, drill motors, hammer drills, shovel, pick, hand wrenches, crane truck, portable lift station, forklift, other mechanical tools as needed, computer, and other equipment as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate and four (4) years of experience in skilled electrical/mechanical work repairing and maintaining heavy machinery and equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.    

Knowledge of – 

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; asset management software
• Supervising, training, coordinating, and leading other utilities mechanics 
• Theories and practices of the electrical trade 
• Utilities system operations 
• Operation of various types of pumps and of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro- mechanical equipment 
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records 
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment 
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods  

Skill in – 

• Leading other utilities mechanics 
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Reading and understanding blueprints, rough sketches, and material estimates 
• Reading and following instructions and procedures in equipment service and repair 
• Performing the heavy mechanical service and repair work in adverse conditions 
• Preparing accident or incident reports
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Determining causes of operational, mechanical, or electrical errors and deciding what to do and who to include in response
• The ability to understand, follow, and provide oral and written instructions
• The ability to bring others together and reconcile differences
• The ability to adhere to city and department rules, regulations, and policies
• The ability to teach others how to perform mechanical work

Salary : $58,003 - $92,804