Utilities Maintenance Mechanic I/II/III
City of Thornton, Colorado
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Job summary
The City of Thornton is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Mechanic at multiple levels to perform maintenance and repair on water and wastewater facilities and equipment. Training is provided, and advancement is possible based on experience.
Roles include the entry-level Mechanic I, intermediate Mechanic II, and journey-level Mechanic III with increasing responsibilities and certifications. A CDL-B license is required, with related water certifications, and on-call duties may apply.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- Two years of mechanical maintenance and repair experience for Mechanic II; three years for Mechanic III; equivalent combinations may be considered.
- CDL-B license with safe driving record; specific water distribution/sewer certifications required per level.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and mechanical repair of water and wastewater facilities equipment.
- Maintain service records and inventory; develop maintenance schedules.
- Monitor water supply systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities; assist with chemical handling and safety procedures.
- Operate and maintain pumps, motors, valves, actuators, and related equipment.
- Participate in on-call rotations and overtime as required.
- Adhere to safety guidelines and SCBA protocols.
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Job description
If you are mechanically or electronically inclined and like to work outdoors, you will enjoy this job. We will provide in-house and on the job training to be proficient with troubleshooting and maintaining both large and small pumps, valves of all types and sizes, chemical handling systems, air compressors, electric motors, and confined spaces.
- This is a great job to slide into as a seasoned mechanic or electrician or as a young professional looking to grow with mechanic and electrical experience.
- Don't have water certification, collection certifications, or your CDL B? We'll help you get them.
- Work schedule is Monday thru Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm which includes a 30 minute lunch break.
Under specified supervision, performs scheduled maintenance and mechanical repair of sewer lift stations, raw and potable water treatment facilities equipment and machinery. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.
Under immediate supervision, this is the entry-level position in the Utilities Mechanic series. Incumbents are not required to have directly related work experience. Work is observed and reviewed both during performance and upon completion. Instruction or changes in procedures or exceptions to rules are explained in detail as required.
Under general supervision, this is the intermediate-level position in the Utilities Mechanic series. Incumbents generally have related work experience. Incumbents within this classification perform routine and less complex duties and responsibilities and steadily receive more complex duties and responsibilities as experience is gained. Employees are expected to work with only occasional instruction and assistance.
Under general supervision, this is the journey-level position in the Utilities Mechanic series. This classification is distinguished from level II by performing complex repairs and the full array of duties associated with the series. Employees at this level receive minimal instruction or assistance and are able to provide training to lower level and are fully skilled in the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Maintains a 24-hour on-call status for emergency situations as scheduled.
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance, mechanical repair and installation of machinery and equipment. Adjusts, lubricates, aligns, diagnoses and replaces equipment as required. Develops daily and routine maintenance schedules.
Maintains service records, parts inventory and specifications for machinery and equipment for implementation of the preventative maintenance program.
Follows, prepares and generates standard operating procedures.
Assesses and tracks equipment condition for asset management. Obtains quotes for equipment procurement, replacement and budgetary planning
Monitors and maintains water supply system, storage tank levels and pump station flow and pressure. Pre-treats water source lakes with appropriate chemicals, using a boat.
Monitors and maintains wastewater lift stations; performs maintenance on machinery, including lift station pumps, submersible pumps, electric and gas driven motors, control generators, compressors, and gear drives.
Monitors and maintains water treatment plants; performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on machinery, including pumps, valves, valve actuators, motors, pipes, flow meters, compressors, blowers, and other related equipment.
Cleans facilities including but not limited to pressure reducing valve vaults, pump stations, sewage lift stations, tank sites, water plants. Also coordinates contract mowing and performs mowing at facilities as required.
Monitors and maintains chemical feed and aeration facilities; reads charts, gauges, and meters to determine the status of the water supply and distribution system. Assists with chemical deliveries at the water plant.
Performs work that requires the use of specified respiratory equipment that guards against exposure to airborne hazards. Complies with all Municipal, State, and Federal physical requirements as per Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) guidelines.
May serve on-call status on a rotating basis for snow removal.
May work a varying schedule and/or shift.
May be required to work overtime.
Performs other duties as assigned.
High School diploma or GED.
High school diploma or GED; two years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
High school diploma or GED; three years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work, preferably in water plant and facility operations. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
A valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire, with a safe driving record.
Valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a safe driving record or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire; both a Class I Water Distribution Certification and Class I Sewer Collection Certification, or only a Water Plant Operator D Certification.
Valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a safe driving record or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire; both a Class II Water Distribution Certification and a Class II Sewer Collection Certification, or only a Water Plant Operator C Certification.
- Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
- Knowledge of the organization, purpose, current issues, projects, and employee responsibilities of the department.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations for; confined space, utility maintenance functions, and chemical safety.
- Skill in operating all assigned equipment, machinery, tools or equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Skill in the safe and lawful operation of a motor vehicle.
- Ability to successfully complete all medical and fit testing as required for the use of personal protective respiratory equipment.
- Ability to wear SCBA gear and/or respiratory protection.
- Ability to read, comprehend and consistently follow safe work procedures.
- Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city employees and the general public.
- Ability to use standard office equipment, personal computer and job-related computer applications including electronic mail.
- Knowledge of general processing procedures associated with water supply distribution.
- Knowledge of the federal, state, county and city regulations applicable to treatment plant operations.
- Skill in the maintenance, repair and adjustment of motors, engines, pumps, and other associated water plant equipment.
- Skill in operating equipment and machinery relating to plant mechanics, including boom truck, forklifts, lathes, drilling equipment, power equipment and hand tools.
- Skill in diagnosing and detecting malfunctions and taking corrective action.
- Ability to wear SCBA gear and/or respiratory protection.
- Skill in performing complex installation, maintenance, and replacement, of machinery, including lift station pumps, submersible pumps, electric and gas driven motors, control generators, compressors, and gear drives, valves, actuators, PRVs.
- Skill in metal fabrication, welding, grinding, and cutting.
- Skill in training junior and new employees regarding the duties of the position.
- Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear and make repetitive motions. This position is mostly medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or a up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature. The employee is subject to both inside and outside conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards and atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin, close quarters, and narrow aisles or passageways. The employee is required to comply with all physical requirements of SCBA and/or any other respiratory protection equipment including passing all medical and fit testing.
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.
The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our current Benefits Guide.
Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
- Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Post Employment Health Plan
- Retirement & Deferred Compensation Plans
- Short & Long-term Disability Plans
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Multilingual Incentive Pay
- Recreation Pass
- Wellness Program
- In-House Training Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Please note that the application also requires the completion of a short questionnaire regarding high school diploma or GED and certifications. Candidates may be asked to list certifications related to wastewater collections, water distribution, or water plant operator. These are not considered employment qualifications but part of the application process.
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