Plant Mechanic I (Progression)
Under general supervision is responsible for semiskilled maintenance work involving the operation, installation and maintenance of various water or wastewater treatment plant mechanical systems and related facilities, and other related assigned duties.
Water & Sewer Department, Administration, Water Pollution
Control
Position Code: 7423-0022SCM
Pay Code: LT-17 / Salary:
$14.36/Hr.
Essential Job Functions:
Performs non-journeyman, semiskilled mechanical repairs, pipe
fitting, welding, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting
required in the maintenance of water, wastewater or stormwater
facilities
Performs repair activities on water or wastewater treatment plant
equipment including pipings, fittings, valves, compressors, pumps,
engine generators, boilers, motors, chemical feed systems and other
specialty trade work equipment
Operates and maintains a variety of light to heavy automotive
equipment, hand tools and equipment common to the skilled
trades
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or possession of a General
Educational Development Certificate (GED) and two (2) years of
experience in non-journeyman, semiskilled electrical, mechanical or
plumbing related repairs; or an equivalent combination of training
and experience per Personnel Policies and Procedures, Section
128.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include frequent walking and standing;
frequent lifts/carries up to 30 pounds with occasional
lifts/carries up to 68 pounds; constantly lifts/carries up to 10
pounds; requires pushing/pulling a maximum force of 100 pounds
peak; frequent reaching, balancing, kneeling, bending, handling,
feeling, climbing, smelling and twisting and occasional crawling;
and vision, speech and hearing sufficient to perform essential
tasks. Some positions within this classification may require
sitting, use of magnification and good hand-eye coordination
Licenses and
Certificates:
Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class "D" Operator's License; must
obtain a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License
Driver's Lice (some positions require a CDL with "N"
endorsement) within ninety (90) days of hire; and must obtain both
an applicable class "D" Water/Wastewater License as issued by the
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and an Electrical,
Mechanical or Plumbing Apprentice License as issued by the State of
Oklahoma within six (6) months of hire.
Skills Test Required:
A Written /Skills assessment may be administered.
Working Environment:
Working environment is primarily outdoors and occasionally indoors,
and in inclement weather. May be exposed to the
following: hazardous materials, flammable liquids, confined
spaces, cramped work areas, excessive dust, weather/temperature
extremes, trench excavations, underground gas/electric/petroleum
lines, rough terrains, cutting/chipping/grinding, hazardous/toxic
atmospheres, sewage, damp/wet surfaces, snow/ice covered surfaces,
insect bites, poisonous plants, toxic fumes/vapors/odors, confined
spaces, compressed gases and high noise areas; and may be required
to work overtime and be on 24 hour stand-by.
