Pump and Motor Mechanic

Performs mid-level moderately complex work. This position maintains and operates the entire City’s related facilities/equipment within the water and wastewater utility system in a safe, effective, and efficient manner, using technical expertise, practices and servicing required for plant equipment, lift stations, electrical techniques and safety procedures. Operator must be able to be scheduled for “on-call” rotation and is subject to after hour call outs. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Troubleshoots and performs complex technical repairs on major machinery and mechanical equipment at the city’s water and two wastewater treatment plants and associated facilities.
• Maintains and operates electrical distribution systems, 11 100kW -750 kW stationary and 2 mobile (trailer mounted) generators.
• Disassembles, cleans, overhauls and rebuilds motors, electric powered centrifugal and positive displacement blowers, valves (PRV’s), sewage and chemical feed pumps, filters, and other plan equipment.
• Dismantles pumps and performs repairs in all extreme weather conditions, such as cleaning and replacing impellers, repacking stuffing boxes and mechanical seals, tightening packing glands, and replacing bearings, using hand or power tools.
• Examines and troubleshoots pumps for malfunctioning, and to locate excessive damage or premature wear, such as blown packing, misalignment of pump shaft, slipping drive belts, worn bearings, or need for lubrication.
• Receives, stores and handles petroleum-based materials such as grease, degreasers, and oils.
• Performs precision alignments on motor shafts using dialer indicators, feeler gauges, and shims.
• Operates hand tools and equipment including welding machine, air compressor, jackhammer, forklift, and other related equipment.
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance program in regard to the facilities and equipment in the utility system.
• Performs preventive maintenance, and repairs all electric circuits related to water and wastewater equipment.
• Programs and calibrates all VFD’s and Soft Starts for motor up 200hp.
• Tests, troubleshoots, locates, and calibrates, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on a variety of electrical and electronic systems, components and devices; rebuilds equipment to manufacturer’s specifications, including motor controllers, transmitters, level instruments, audio-tone transmitters, and devices usi­ng operational performance standards, and standard and specialized testing equipment; corrects defects in instrumentation.
• Operates and coordinates heavy equipment, such as boom trucks, dump trucks, cranes, and flatbed trucks.
• Monitors inventory of materials and equipment. Recommends and specifies products needed and requisitions approved equipment and maintenance supplies.
• Maintains assigned pump and motor truck in proper working condition and ensure all tools, testing equipment are organized and maintained and in safe operating condition.
• Performs on-call duties by responding to water or wastewater facilities/equipment failures 24/7; repair issues at night or during storm events where electrical and mechanical failure can occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or its equivalent. 
• Minimum of two years full-time related work experience and/or technical training.

Required Certificate and Licenses

• Valid Class "C" Driver's License from any U.S. State. Must be able to obtain a Texas license within 90 days of hire. (Approximately 60% driving time in a company vehicle.)
• TCEQ “I” Wastewater Collection License or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• TCEQ “D” Water Distribution License or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Valid Class “B” Commercial Texas driver’s license at time of hire or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Must be able to obtain a Basic first aid certificate within one year of the hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years work experience in the operation and/or maintenance of water/wastewater utility system.
• Experience working for a government entity such as a City, County, or a State agency.

• Knowledge of chemicals, technical equipment and Texas Water Commission and EPA guidelines and regulations.
• Skill and ability to locate water lines using maps; repair and maintain water and wastewater lines, and associated valves and pumps using safety standards to prevent hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work, on call, or emergency response situations (i.e. early morning, afternoons, evenings, and late-nights shifts).
• Must be able to wear the city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment - Steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection. 
• Workers must follow safety procedures and use of safety equipment.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment, tools, and vehicles safely.
• Ability to report safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.   The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push, pull, drag up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works outdoors in extreme heat or cold temperature and during inclement weather; exposed to dust fumes and loud noises. Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. 

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