Mechanical Technician I/II (Maintenance Career Path)

About the role

This posting will be used to fill Full-time, Safety Sensitive, Represented, positions in the Mechanical Technician proficiency advancement series in the Department of Public Works. The proficiency advancement series consists of the positions of Mechanical Technician I, Mechanical Technician II, and Senior Mechanical Technician.

Responsibilities

• Performance of a variety of maintenance activities that support the efficient and safe operation of wastewater and water pumping stations and treatment plants.
• Independent performance of preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, inspection of the operating conditions and performance of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Performance of intermediate level corrective maintenance tasks and assisting others in the performance of advanced corrective maintenance tasks on mechanical equipment and systems.
• Executing specific instructions from a senior co-worker or supervisor.
• Work is inspected while in progress and upon completion by senior co-workers or supervisors for quality, effectiveness and safety.
• Frequent bending, climbing, stooping, reaching, walking, crawling in tight spaces such as sewer pumping station wet wells and valve vaults where odors and gases are present and lifting heavy items up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, including engines, transmissions, gear drives, pumps, and valves; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
• Maintenance Career Path certification as a Mechanical Technician I; two (2) or more years experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing equipment; and a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment in an industrial setting including gear drives, pumps and valves.
• Experience in the maintenance, repair and the re-build of positive displacement and/or centrifugal pumps, blowers, and gearboxes.
• Experience reading diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
• Experience working with precision measuring, close tolerances and clearances with related mechanical equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

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Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans: BlueChoice Advantage EPO, BlueChoice Advantage PPO, CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up), CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE), CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Dental Insurance: CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up), CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE), CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance: EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance: Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance, Disability Income Insurance, Pension Plan, Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan, Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan, Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Holidays: Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year, Annual Leave: Less than 5 years - 13 days, 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days, 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days, 20 years or more- 26 days, Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave, Disability Leave: Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year, Personal Leave: Day, five per calendar year, Leave Sharing, Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health Care Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits: Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction, Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider, United Legal Benefits 01, Supplemental Questions: Required to be completed to determine qualifications and eligibility for the position.

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