JOB TITLE:

Utility Mechanic III

JOB CLASS NUMBER:

TRD957

PAY GRADE:

7

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME:

Surface Water Treatment

REPORTS TO:

Treatment Plant Maintenance Foreperson

SUPERVISORY WORK:

None

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Treatment Plant Maintenance Foreperson, this position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the SWT plant including pumping and storage facilities within the plant and Raw Water Reservoir.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs major overhaul maintenance work on any of the mechanical systems associated With the Surface  Water Treatment Plant and the Raw Water Reservoir.
• Assists supervisor in on the job training of MM I, MM II, and Utility workers.
• Assist supervisor with safety program and training.
• Trouble-shoots mechanical malfunctions.
• Coordinates with supervisor to schedule and prioritize workload for crew.
• Performs an extensive preventative maintenance program for the above-mentioned grounds, buildings, equipment and pumping systems associated with the Surface Water Treatment Plant and Raw Water Reservoir.
• Generates requests for parts and equipment needed to carry out repairs and maintenance and other approved projects.
• Manages maintenance logs.
• Assists Supervisor with budgeting issues for the department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent. Requires a minimum of three years experience in the water treatment maintenance field.  One year of experience in a supervisory role is preferred. Degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred. Must have and maintain a Class “C” Surface Water Operators License.  Must have and maintain a valid Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License. Must have and maintain a Chemical Applicator’s License from the Texas Department of Agriculture and a welding Certification.   A BPAT License issued by the TCEQ preferred.  Incumbent shall have a working telephone for after hours call back.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to lead a crew of maintenance personnel in performing routine and more difficult projects under sometimes adverse conditions. 
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
• Ability to wear a full face respirator, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, and/or Supplied Air Respirator.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.
• Ability to safely operate and repair medium equipment and machinery, such as scissor lifts, forklifts, vehicles or commercial mowers.
• Ability to safely operate, troubleshoot and repair complex equipment in the water treatment plant.,

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to safety issues and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

APPROVALS

Incumbent:

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Supervisor:

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Department Head:

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Division Director:

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HR Director:

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EFFECTIVE DATE:

8/29/05 10/18/16

DATES MODIFIED:

7/13, 7/8/16

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.