Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic II

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT MECHANIC II

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

• This is semi-skilled and skilled work involving the responsibility for maintenance and repair work in the wastewater treatment plant, collection lines, pumping facilities, and/or combined sewer overflow facilities of a wastewater collection and treatment system.
• Employees may be assigned to either a wastewater treatment plant or collection system or both with reassignments made by the Chief/Managing Operator or Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
• Employees assigned to a wastewater treatment facility may be required to assist in the operation and maintenance of all equipment and processes in the facility.
• Employees assigned to a collection system may be required to provide routine operations, maintenance, and housekeeping updates to the WWTP Operators and/or WWTP Mechanics.
• Further the employees in this class will assist the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and/or employees of higher rank in the maintenance and repair of related equipment.
• The work is performed under the direct supervision of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or an employee of higher rank, with detailed instructions given on new assignments.
• Employees in this class may be required to work rotating shifts and be on call.
• Employees may be required to operate motor equipment and provide manual labor as required within the wastewater treatment facility and/or collection system/pump stations and CSOs. Does related work, as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of common practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions in the operation and maintenance of treatment plants; Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Manual dexterity.
• Reliability.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma or graduation from an approved trade school and one (1) year of experience as a semi-skilled Laborer or work related to maintenance.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver's license in good standing and maintain it throughout employment.

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