Utility Maintenance Person – Instrument Technician (M6000)

Job Summary

This is a training position pursuant to achieving the qualifications as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and Maintenance Training Program guidelines to prepare the candidate to bid on the Instrument Technician (IT) position. Under general supervision, performs skilled work in maintaining and repairing Sewer District equipment, machinery, facilities, and grounds.

Essential Functions

• Assists in instrumentation work such as installing, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and calibrating plant instrumentation, including but not limited to electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and microprocessor-based equipment.
• Assists in calculating output values from operating variables, installing conduits, pulling wiring and minor fabrication.
• Operates Sewer District vehicles and equipment for the purpose of transporting equipment and materials.
• Participates in the Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Program of Sewer District facilities, including the inspection of instrumentation equipment.
• Assists in troubleshooting and the analysis of faulty equipment.
• Utilizes the computerized maintenance management system to input and retrieve information.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or state recognized equivalent.
• Experience: Five (5) years of industrial instrumentation experience or related military experience and training. Successful completion of an accredited trade school in the electrical or instrumentation disciplines may be substituted for work experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the Sewer District’s acceptable guidelines. A certificate of completion from an Industrial Machinery Instrument Technician or Millwright (Instrumentation) registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Labor is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and skills in mechanical and/or instrumentation trades, including inspection and record keeping.
• A working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to instrumentation work.
• The ability to interpret illustrated parts breakdowns, engineering drawings, blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• The ability to successfully complete assessments to demonstrate aptitude in instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, or other job-related subjects as required.
• The ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• The ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on interpretation of instrumentation data.
• The ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• The ability to communicate while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to compare, copy, compute, compile, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, and negotiate.
• The ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, finger, feel, talk, hear, and perform confined space entry.
• The ability to lift up to 70 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Exposure to quiet, loud and very loud noises.
• Exposure to extreme weather, atmospheric conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazards, vibrations and confined/restricted working environments.
• The ability to wear required respiratory protection devices, including not having facial hair that interferes with the facepiece-to-face seal.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

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Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.