Utilities Mechanic

About the Department

This is a skilled work in performing, assisting, and directing the maintenance and repair of mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery. Work involves responsibility for the maintenance and repair of all equipment and machinery, both stationary and portable, at modern water and wastewater treatment plants and collection system lift stations. Work is performed under supervisor and is reviewed by supervisor for results obtained.

Position Duties

•Performs the maintenance and repair of all equipment in treatment plants, booster stations, and lift stations.
•Coordinates and performs preventative maintenance functions in accordance with predetermined schedules.
•Plans the scheduling of routine work to include the ordering of materials and parts needed for repairs.
•Performs the more difficult repairs, trains, and supervises subordinates in proper repair and maintenance procedures.
•Drives, maintains, and operates boom trucks, forklifts, and other maintenance vehicles and machinery.
•The job works in confined spaces or hazardous areas.
•Performs light building and structure repairs and maintenance.
•Performs troubleshooting of electrical controls and motors and corrects problems found.
•Pulls trailer-mounted generators to lift stations and operates the stations when City power is disrupted or when required.
•Compiles maintenance and repair data and enters data into computerized asset management system(s) for system reports and records.
•May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.  
•Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: 
None

Minimum Qualifications

•Knowledge of the materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants, distribution booster stations, and collection lift stations.
•Knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with water and wastewater treatment plants and ability to enforce safety standards.
•Skill in the use of tools and equipment used for maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment plants and related facilities.
•Ability to diagnose and repair equipment failures.
•Ability to plan, lay out, assign, and check work performed by a small group of skilled or unskilled workers.
•Ability to follow specific oral or written instructions and maintain records and reports without direct supervision.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public.
•Ability to perform safe and proper operation of metal cutting and welding equipment.
•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience: 
High School diploma or equivalent. Trade school certification may be considered; 3-5 years of experience in the automotive/heavy equipment/Transit repair industry; Completed/maintains a minimum of I Master ASE Heavy certification required. ( I Heavy certification/EVT certification counts as I ASE Heavy Master Certification) or have demonstrated superior automotive/equipment repair skills; Other technical school or manufacturer's certifications will be reviewed to determine if equitable to equal ASE Master Certifications. Certification in basic welding preferred; An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provide the knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered. 

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements: 
•Valid Florida Driver’s License required
•Required to pass and maintain qualification for: Respiratory Protection Physical, Pulmonary Function, and Qualitative and Quantitative Fit Test(s)
•This position may be designated as Mission Critical by the City Manager.

Physical and Mental Demands: 
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as established in the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Essential Physical Skills: 
•Requires medium work that involves walking, climbing stairs and ladders, or standing some of the time, exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis. 
•The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

Mental Demands: 
•Required to use written and oral communication skills
•Read and interpret data, information and documents
•Work under deadlines with constant interruptions

Other Qualifications

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job risks exposure to chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical hazards. 
The employee will be required to work in noise, heights, bright/dim light, and adverse weather conditions. 
Frequent exposure to the general hazards of the industrial working environment and construction sites are also possible.

Other Duties: 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency.  An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared. 

As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112.  Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.