What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic - Wastewater position at Town of Amherst?
AMHERST Mechanic - Wastewater Performs the proper and safe maintenance
and repair of all wastewater division equipment throughout the
wastewater treatment plant and collection system. Operates light and
heavy equipment as necessary. Designated essential personnel. MAJOR
DUTIES: Carries out preventive and breakdown maintenance for all
mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors.
Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and variety of hand,
electric, and air-driven tools. Tests, evaluates status of mechanical
equipment and performs or schedules needed service and repairs.
Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the
performance of repair and maintenance work. Repairs equipment such as:
pumps, drives, valves, generators, gear reducers, vehicles, buildings,
landscaping equipment, sewer air releases, manholes and all other
equipment associated with the treatment plant and pumping stations.
Changes oils, bearings, seals, and lubricates equipment. Fabricates,
cuts and welds metals. Conducts various analyses and inspections of
mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of
maintenance, repair or replacement. Ability to troubleshoot basic
electric circuitry. Purchases equipment, parts and supplies used for
mechanical system maintenance. Provides emergency field assistance to
disabled equipment as needed and appropriate. When required, responds to
emergency problems while off duty. Maintains records, prepares reports
and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical
equipment. Must be aware of the chemicals used at all facilities, their
dangers, and the precautions needed to work safely around them. Must be
aware of the dangers associated with confined spaces and other
occupational hazards related to working around wastewater facilities.
Must be aware of lock-out tag-out procedures and take necessary
precautions when working around high voltage electric current. Performs
other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School
degree or equivalent PLUS three (3) years of experience related to
construction, maintenance, or repair OR any equivalent combination of
education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties
of the position. Valid State Driver?s License and valid Massachusetts
CDL Class B with Air Brake and Tanker endorsement. Hydraulic License
Class 2B (minimum). Thorough knowledge of mechanics; Considerable
knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures
used in maintenance, gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics,
pumps and valves, generators and welding; repair activities; Skill in
operation of listed tools and equipment; ability to perform heavy manual
tasks for extended periods of time; Working knowledge of hazards and
safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair
activities; Working knowledge of practices, methods, materials and tools
used in modern equipment maintenance; Ability to establish and maintain
effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to
understand and carry out written and oral instructions; ability to work
in inclement weather; Ability to establish successful working
relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.
and repair of all wastewater division equipment throughout the
wastewater treatment plant and collection system. Operates light and
heavy equipment as necessary. Designated essential personnel. MAJOR
DUTIES: Carries out preventive and breakdown maintenance for all
mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors.
Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and variety of hand,
electric, and air-driven tools. Tests, evaluates status of mechanical
equipment and performs or schedules needed service and repairs.
Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the
performance of repair and maintenance work. Repairs equipment such as:
pumps, drives, valves, generators, gear reducers, vehicles, buildings,
landscaping equipment, sewer air releases, manholes and all other
equipment associated with the treatment plant and pumping stations.
Changes oils, bearings, seals, and lubricates equipment. Fabricates,
cuts and welds metals. Conducts various analyses and inspections of
mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of
maintenance, repair or replacement. Ability to troubleshoot basic
electric circuitry. Purchases equipment, parts and supplies used for
mechanical system maintenance. Provides emergency field assistance to
disabled equipment as needed and appropriate. When required, responds to
emergency problems while off duty. Maintains records, prepares reports
and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical
equipment. Must be aware of the chemicals used at all facilities, their
dangers, and the precautions needed to work safely around them. Must be
aware of the dangers associated with confined spaces and other
occupational hazards related to working around wastewater facilities.
Must be aware of lock-out tag-out procedures and take necessary
precautions when working around high voltage electric current. Performs
other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School
degree or equivalent PLUS three (3) years of experience related to
construction, maintenance, or repair OR any equivalent combination of
education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties
of the position. Valid State Driver?s License and valid Massachusetts
CDL Class B with Air Brake and Tanker endorsement. Hydraulic License
Class 2B (minimum). Thorough knowledge of mechanics; Considerable
knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures
used in maintenance, gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics,
pumps and valves, generators and welding; repair activities; Skill in
operation of listed tools and equipment; ability to perform heavy manual
tasks for extended periods of time; Working knowledge of hazards and
safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair
activities; Working knowledge of practices, methods, materials and tools
used in modern equipment maintenance; Ability to establish and maintain
effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to
understand and carry out written and oral instructions; ability to work
in inclement weather; Ability to establish successful working
relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.