Utility Mechanic

Overview

The Utility Mechanic I, under general supervision, maintains and repairs the mechanical equipment associated with the operation of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, raw water pump stations, remote distribution pump stations, and sewage lift stations. This is accomplished by performing preventive maintenance; assisting with rebuilding/repairing equipment; learning new techniques and technology to improve equipment performance; maintaining maintenance records; and ensuring all safety policies are followed.

Other duties include attending training and providing assistance to other areas as needed. This position is the entry level of the mechanic series.

• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment by visually checking equipment for signs of improper operation; checking oil levels, vibration, noise, leaks, and touch; taking appropriate action depending on results of inspections; performing scheduled PMs; starting and stopping pumps and motors; operating emergency generators; lubricating chains and sprockets; servicing air release valves; pulling inspection covers; replacing v-belts; checking sumps; conducting monthly inspections of vehicles, power tools, fork lift, crane truck, stationary cranes, and safety retrieval systems;
  
  painting; and recording all PMs in CMMS including hours worked, chemicals and materials used.
• Assist with the rebuilding, repairing, or replacing equipment by working with other mechanics to troubleshoot equipment; gathering proper tools and parts; performing more basic mechanical repairs and/or parts of repairs; painting equipment after repair as needed; and cleaning up worksite and tools.
• Develops and maintains technical knowledge by attending instructor-led safety training, bearing, pump, and v-belt classes; by attending backflow and/or ISO 14001 certification classes, as required by the specific job assignment; reviewing equipment manuals; and talking with supervisor, other mechanics, vendors, contractors, engineers, and operations staff.
• Operates and maintains equipment including vehicles, trucks, booms/cranes, power tools, fork lifts, safety systems, tractors, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, etc.
• Performs work requiring confined space entry.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed including trench safety, confined space entry, PPE, etc.; attends all required safety training.
• Serves on a regular roster rotation for on-call duty.
• Performs work in emergency situations as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

• Education and Experience: One (1) year of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  North Carolina Maintenance Technologist Level I Certification
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  NC Water Distribution System Grade C Operator Certification or NC Water Pollution Control Collection System Grade I Operator Certification.
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License and ability to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of body to grasp, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical requirements are for Heavy Work.

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work performed in all types of weather.