City of Washington is hiring: Water / Sewer Maintenance Worker in Washington

Summary
To perform skilled mechanical maintenance work to maintain and repair sewage lift stations and maintenance at water and wastewater treatment plants. Work involves responsibility for maintaining and repairing a variety of pumps and motors and other equipment requiring specialized knowledge of trade skills in mechanical and plumbing areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

1. Maintains pumps, motors and gear boxes in the water and sewer operation; performs weekly maintenance including general cleaning of buildings.
2. Maintains the grounds by mowing, weed eating, spraying herbicides, edge sidewalks; maintains mowers.
3. Participates in regular preventive maintenance inspections such as checking and lubricating bearings, gear boxes, checking and replacing filters, packing pumps and other preventive maintenance activities.
4. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs parts or equipment due to failure; re-builds rotating assemblies and air release valves; cleans out check valves; re-builds and changes out pumps.
5. Rebuilds and overhauls defective parts and machinery, instrumentation and equipment.
6. Dismantles and overhauls various equipment; cleans, replaces and repairs gauges, engines, and other equipment.
7. Performs related duties as required.

Required Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) supplemented by courses in mechanical or plumbing trades. One year or more experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of various mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment.

Special Requirements
Valid N.C. driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the installation, repair and maintenance of the mechanical, plumbing and hydraulic components of pumping stations.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water and sewer operation including occupational hazards and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of pump and motor parts and ability to diagnose and replace parts.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations affecting water and sewer operations.
• Knowledge of effective communication techniques when speaking with coworkers, vendors, and the public.
• Knowledge of the tools, parts and methods associated with diagnosing, repairing and maintaining equipment; some knowledge of electrical wiring and parts and ability to diagnose.
• Ability to detect malfunctioning of pumps and motors by observation, sound, and chart readings, and to take proper remedial action.
• Ability to read and follow schematic drawings, blueprints, and written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to be called back to work on weekends, holidays, and emergencies.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Ability to make operational decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• Ability to detect and resolve routine operational problems with mechanical equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment, electrical and electronic circuitry, read meters and charts, and record results.
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements
This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring or testing devices, assembly of equipment, operating plant equipment, determining accuracy and thoroughness of work performed, and observing surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions
Work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and extreme cold. Employee is subject to noise, vibration, and hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, and atmospheric conditions. Employee is exposed to oils and greases, sewage flows and sludge, bacteria, and blood-borne pathogens. Employee is required to wear a respirator when necessary. Employee may frequently work in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and water lines, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.