UTILITIES WATER MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

City-of-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department seeks a Utilities Water Maintenance Mechanic to join the Water Division, focused on the installation, repair and maintenance of water production, distribution and treatment facilities.

Under supervision, you will install and repair pumps, valves and piping, operate machine tools, and assist in wiring and telemetry installs. Applicants should have 3 years of heavy mechanical experience and CA licensing/certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Three years of experience in installation, repair and maintenance of heavy mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, vari-speed and chain drives, lift stations and related equipment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• May require possession of or ability to obtain a California Commercial Driver's License depending on duties.
• Possession of a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by DHS; must obtain full certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and adjust pumps, valves, pipes, meters, chlorinators, and related equipment.
• Operate lathe, milling machine and other tools in repair of large pumps, motors and drives.
• Replace packing in pumps and bearings in motors and engines.
• Maintain and repair piping systems and perform plumbing tasks.
• Lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions.
• Use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, and weld.
• Install pumps, variable speed drives and motors, timing devices and assist in telemetering electrical equipment.
• Perform general building maintenance and minor carpentry and painting.
• Read plans/drawings pertaining to water facilities and may lead crews on construction work.

Skills

Pumps and motors experience

Mechanical maintenance

Equipment alignment

Valve and pipe maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Arc welding equipment

Pipefitting tools

Calibration tools

Job description

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES WATER MAINTENANCE MECHANIC to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Under general supervision, to perform skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of drinking and irrigation water production, distribution and treatment facilities mechanical and electro‑mechanical machinery and equipment; and to do related work as required.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Install, replace, repair and adjust pumps, valves, pipes, flow meters, chlorinators, pumping equipment, pressure gauges and other appurtenant equipment of water production, distribution and treatment facilities.
• Operate lathe, milling machine and other machine tools in repair of large pumps, variable speed drives, motors, chain drives, sewerage lift station and related equipment.
• Replace packing in pumps and valves and bearings in motors, pumps, natural gas engines and other equipment.
• Maintain and repair piping systems and to do related plumbing and pipefitting tasks.
• Lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions.
• Use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, and weld.
• Install pumps, variable speed drives and motors, timing devices and assist in installing telemetering electrical equipment.
• Perform general building maintenance and repair, including rough carpentry, pouring and finishing concrete, painting and related work.
• Use of a variety of hand and power hand tools, and may operate overhead traveling and truck cranes.
• Read plans and drawings pertaining to the water production, distribution and treatment facilities.
• May act as lead worker directing semi-skilled and unskilled employees on construction and maintenance work.
• Participate in related divisional cross‑training efforts.
• Operate, keep clean and perform minor maintenance to assigned City vehicle.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of heavy mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, vari-speed and chain drives, lift stations and all other related equipment.

Necessary Special Requirement

1. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
2. May require possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License based upon operational need and the duties assigned.
3. Possession of a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services (DHS). Must be able to obtain full certification requirements within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• 1. Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License
• 2. Experience of pump and motor alignments
• 3. Experience performing vibration analysis on pumps and motors
• 4. Experience working with diaphragm chlorine pumps

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

• 1)Completed Employment Application
• 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre‑employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE

: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members – NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.