Water Department Mechanic-Equipment Operator (PDF)

Blufftonindiana; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bluffton is seeking a Mechanic/Equipment Operator for the Water Distribution division. The role involves operating and maintaining water mains, hydrants, service lines, and related equipment, plus performing flow tests, meter work, and sampling as required.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience, and possibly a Distribution System Large license. Strong safety, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are essential in this on-site field position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Distribution System Large (Class DSL) license is desired.
• Previous experience as a Pipe Fitter, Mechanic, or Equipment Operator is required.
• Previous experience in a water distribution department related job is desired.
• Ability to learn city and departmental work methods and apply them correctly.

Responsibilities

• Performs construction and maintenance on water mains, hydrants, and service lines.
• Operates power tools for underground facilities and maintains equipment.
• Supports department operations: hydrant flow tests, locating mains, flushing hydrants, meter setting inspections.
• Inspects pumping equipment and handles water samples and work orders.
• Performs quality control inspections on contractor-installed mains and hydrants.
• Assists supervisors with materials counts and related tasks.
• Performs winterizing work on meters and hydrants; assists utility office with service orders.
• Assists other City departments with piping and mechanical construction problems.
• Adheres to safety, durability, and regulatory requirements in daily tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Professionalism

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year related experience or training

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Gauge tools

Calipers

Pitot tubes

Leak detection

Pipe locators

Meter testing

Valve machines

Saws & cutters

Air compressors

Backhoes

Job description

City of BlufftonJob Description

19/1/2016 4:11 PM

Job Title: Mechanic/Equipment Operator

Reports To: Water Distribution SupervisorFLSA Status: NonexemptLast HR Review: July 2016

Principal Function: The Mechanic/Equipment Operator is responsible for serving as a member of a work crew involved in the operation, maintenance, and construction of the water distribution system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Performs construction and maintenance work on new and existing water mains, hydrants, and service lines.

2. Operates various power tools for use on underground facilities including performing service and maintenance work on such equipment.

3. Performs tasks to support departmental operations to include: conducting fire hydrant flow tests, locating and staking underground water mains and service lines, flushing fire hydrants, and meter setting inspections and surveys.

4. Completes activities to include: inspecting pumping equipment, measuring well water level, taking and/or delivering water samples to the lab, and completing work orders from the Utility Office, as required.

5. Performs quality control and specification inspections of contractor installed and constructed underground water mains and hydrants in subdivisions and additions.

6. Assists the Water Distribution Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor in conducting physical counts of materials and parts.

7. Performs winterizing work on outside meter installations and fire hydrants.8. Provides assistance to the Utility Office in working service orders and reading meters.9. Assists other City departments with their piping and mechanical construction problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the City should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service – Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping one’s emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service;Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for their own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

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Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision- making process; Makes timely decisions.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability -Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Distribution System Large (Class DSL) license is desired. Previous experience as a Pipe Fitter, Mechanic, or Equipment Operator is required. Previous experience in a water distribution department related job is desired.

Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

A working knowledge of City and departmental policies, procedures, standards and work methods and the ability to explain and enforce them is required.

The ability to use the specialized codes and laws that pertain to water distribution, as well as City regulations and policies is required.

The ability to use specialized tools, equipment, and machines to include: gauge, caliper, pitot tubes, calculators; leak detection equipment, pipe locating equipment, meter testing equipment, valve machines, tapping machines, saws, cutters, air compressors, loaders, and backhoes is required.

A working knowledge of construction, maintenance, and inspection procedures and work methods used in the Water Distribution Department and the ability to apply these correctly is required.

The ability to operate Geographic Information System (GIS) equipment is required.

A working knowledge of the equipment and materials used in distribution and of recent developments in the field is required.

The ability to learn and understand the hydraulics of water and the mechanics of pipe and service line components including valves, hydrants, meters and the water distribution system, and emergency planning is required.

The ability to detect flows in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial actions is required

The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and regulatory agency officials and the general public is required.

The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is desired.

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The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit;use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;taste or smell; and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with the use of an assistive device.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (threedimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; and outdoor weather conditions. The employee frequently is exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); and vibration. The employee occasionally is exposed to fume or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to very loud.Personal protective equipment must be worn as required to include: steel toe or composite work boots, hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, safety vest/shirt and protective clothing.While the offices of the City are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends and holidays. It also requires the ability to drive Water Distribution Department vehicles. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required.