What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Utility Mechanic position at Gloucester County?
Salary: $44,997 /- depending on experience
HIRING NOW! Senior Utility Mechanic
We invite you to support the Gloucester County Public Utilities Department in its mission to deliver efficient and safe utility services to our community.
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid training and educational opportunities
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage, along with valuable pre tax benefits and supplemental insurance options
- Wellness activities
Under general supervision, the Senior Utility Mechanic serves as lead worker performing specialized semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the County’s sewer pump stations, water towers, machinery, equipment, and grounds. Work involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, repairs, and ground maintenance at the County’s pump stations.
Responds to emergency calls pertaining to area of responsibility. Employee must exercise initiative and some independent judgment in completing assigned tasks.
Position reports to the Utility Mechanic Foreman.
- Serves as lead worker; may direct work of assigned crew member(s); ensures work is performed to industry standards; and ensures adherence to applicable safety precautions and regulations.
- Conducts inspections, monitors the operation, and completes various repairs to pump station equipment including facility alarm systems, electrical systems, shafting equipment and water towers.
- Performs preventative maintenance and repairs of pumps, motors, valves, wells, electrical and mechanical equipment; assists in performing corrective maintenance of all control panels when malfunctions occur; assists in performing troubleshooting maintenance of all circuits, transfer switches, circuit breakers and generator components.
- Operates equipment, such as trailer mounted pumps and sewer cleaning machines used in the maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines.
- Responds to pump station alarm conditions such as high water, pump failure or power outage.
- Performs general and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- May perform general maintenance of utility building and grounds, including mowing lawn, and landscaping duties.
- Responds to after-hours calls on nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Possession of a high school diploma/GED. Five (5) to seven (7) years of directly related experience in maintenance of pump stations.
- Wastewater experience preferred.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
- Possession of OSHA 30 Hour Card (General Industry or Construction), or obtain within 12 months of employment in the position.
- Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination. Position subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure incumbent meets physical job requirements.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include resume and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
Salary : $44,997
