What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic I, II or III - Wastewater Collection position at Fort Pierce Utilities Authority?
NOTE: The level and salary of this position will be determined by the experience level of the candidate that is selected.
Mechanic I -This is an entry-level, semi-skilled position involving routine, manual-type labor in the construction, operation and maintenance of the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority's Wastewater Collection and Lift Station Systems. Work requires limited judgment and is performed under the direct supervision of a, WWC Mechanic II, WWC Mechanic III, and WWC Electrician / Electronic SCADA Technician, or as designated and is subject to close inspection during progress and upon completion of assigned tasks.
Mechanic II - This is a mid level, semi-skilled position involving routine manual-type labor in the construction, operation and maintenance of the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority's Wastewater Collection and Lift Station Systems.
Mechanic III - This is an advanced, highly-skilled position, involving technical and manual labor in the construction and operation and maintenance of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority's Wastewater Collection and Lift Station Systems. This position is delegated authority and responsibility for supervising a small group of unskilled and semi-skilled employees involved in preventive maintenance of Fort Pierce Utilities Authority's Wastewater Collection System, which includes but is not limited to Manholes, Gravity Mains, Sewer Laterals, Lift Stations, Force Mains, Force Main Valves, Air Releases, and Odor Control units.
Work performed requires considerable judgment and is under the indirect supervision of the WWC Collection and Lift Station Foreman, or as designated. Work performed requires Considerable judgment and is under the general supervision of a WWC Mechanic III, and WWC Electrician / Electronic SCADA Technician or as designated.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Mechanic I - This position is used to advance to a WWCM II after serving twenty-four (24) months as a WWCM I, provided he/she has demonstrated that he/she has a clear and demonstrable understanding of all the requirements of the position and has met the following criteria:
Employee must pass WWC Mechanic I standard test with 70% or better to come off of initial probation. Employee must obtain Class A CDL within 6-months. Employee must obtain Maintenance of traffic Certification (MOT) with-in twelve (12) months. Standard or above on all Evaluations.
Mechanic II - This position is used to advance to a Wastewater Collection Mechanic III after serving thirty-six (36) months as a WWC Mechanic II, provided he/she has demonstrated that he/she has a clear and demonstrable understanding of all the requirements and has met the following criteria: Employee
must have received at least standard in all areas of the past years evaluation and a minimum of a 50 total score. Employee must serve a Minimum of two (2) years as a Wastewater Collection Mechanic I. Employee must pass Mechanic II standard test with a 70% or better. Employee must have current Maintenance of traffic Certification (MOT) Employee must have class A CDL.
Mechanic III - Wastewater Collection Mechanic III position is used to advance to after serving thirty-six (36) months as a WWC Mechanic II, provided he/she has demonstrated that he/she has a clear and demonstrable understanding of all the requirements of the position. Promotion into this position is not automatic. All of the following criteria must be met before eligibility for promotion will be considered. Employee must have received at least standard in all areas of the past years evaluation and a minimum of a 50 total score. Employee must serve a Minimum of Three (3) year as a Wastewater Collection Mechanic II. Employee must pass Mechanic III standard test with a 70% or better. Employee must have current Maintenance of Traffic Certification (MOT). Employee must have current Class C, FW&PCOA Wastewater Collection Technician Certification. Employee must possess a valid State of Florida Class "A" CDL.
MECHANIC I - UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION, THE WWCM I LEARNS TO GAIN SOME KNOWLEDGE AND GENERAL ABILITIES INVOLVED IN THE PROCESSES OF: Begin to understand the reporting requirements of federal, state and local regulatory agencies. Practices, methods, heavy equipment, materials, testing equipment, and other industry related tools and equipment associated in construction, operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system. Proper use of TV vehicles and all related parts, tools, and equipment used in conjunction with the vehicles and their use. Understand Infiltration and intrusion and its
effect on the system. The types and properties of sewer line construction. Sewer layouts, gases encountered and water flow characteristics. Proper use of Sewer Cleaning (combination vacuum/high pressure) vehicle and all related parts, tools, and equipment used in conjunction with the vehicle and its use. General requirements of Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT). Geographical work area. General knowledge of occupational hazards, standard safety precautions, safe work methods, FPUA's Safety Program and related safety devices associated in the construction, operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system. Communicating effectively and establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships with Supervisors, other employees, and the general public. Knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in the repair and maintenance of Lift Stations. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of Lift Station pumping equipment and related components such as pumps, motors, control panels, Data Flow telemetry systems, portable pumps and portable generators. Understanding and following quickly and accurately brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Learn to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks. Learn to maintain good job-related physical condition and health and sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual-type labor encountered in the work area within the limits of sound safety practices. Standby duty is required on a rotational basis. May require shift work on evenings, nights, and weekends. Wear protective personal safety equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection devices, gloves, safety vests, and hard hats, and OSHA approved safety shoes. Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions to restore service to customers during emergencies. Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to nature of operating underground utilities system.
effect on the system. The types and properties of sewer line construction. Sewer layouts, gases encountered and water flow characteristics. Proper use of Sewer Cleaning (combination vacuum/high pressure) vehicle and all related parts, tools, and equipment used in conjunction with the vehicle and its use. General requirements of Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT). Geographical work area. General knowledge of occupational hazards, standard safety precautions, safe work methods, FPUA's Safety Program and related safety devices associated in the construction, operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system. Communicating effectively and establishing and maintaining harmonious relationships with Supervisors, other employees, and the general public. Knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in the repair and maintenance of Lift Stations. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of Lift Station pumping equipment and related components such as pumps, motors, control panels, Data Flow telemetry systems, portable pumps and portable generators. Understanding and following quickly and accurately brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Learn to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks. Learn to maintain good job-related physical condition and health and sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual-type labor encountered in the work area within the limits of sound safety practices. Standby duty is required on a rotational basis. May require shift work on evenings, nights, and weekends. Wear protective personal safety equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection devices, gloves, safety vests, and hard hats, and OSHA approved safety shoes. Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions to restore service to customers during emergencies. Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to nature of operating underground utilities system.
MECHANIC II - General knowledge of administrative reporting requirements of federal, state and local regulatory agencies. General knowledge of practices, methods, materials, testing equipment, and other industry related tools and equipment associated in the operations and maintenance of a wastewater collection system. General knowledge of TV Vehicle and all related parts, tools, and equipment used in conjunction with the vehicle and its use. General knowledge of infiltration and intrusion and its effect on the system. General knowledge of the types and properties of sewer line construction. General knowledge of sewer layouts, gases encountered and water flow haracteristics. General knowledge of the Sewer Cleaning Machine (combination vacuum - high pressure) vehicle and all related parts, tools, and equipment used in conjunction with the vehicle and its use. General knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in the repair and maintenance of Lift Stations. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of Lift Station pumping equipment and related components such as pumps, motors, control panels, Data Flow telemetry systems, portable pumps and portable generators. Knowledge of the geographical work area. General knowledge of occupational hazards, standard safety precautions, safe work methods, FPUA's Safety Program, and related safety devices associated in the construction, operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system. Proper and safe use of equipment, including but not limited to trencher, compactors, testing equipment, pumps, pipe saws, hand tools and other industry related equipment. Some knowledge of basic computer operation and software application, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Access. General knowledge of new sewer tap requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisors, other employees, and the general public. Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to efficiently handle emergencies and multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to keep accurate daily field reports and other paperwork and records as required. Ability to accurately read and interpret as-built, blue prints, diagrams, sketches, construction plans, and key maps of underground utilities systems. Ability to perform a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks. Ability to perform mentoring duties to new employees, as assigned. Ability to maintain good job-related physical condition and health and sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual-type labor encountered in the work area within the limits of sound safety practices. Ability to train other WWC employees as required. Standby duty is required on a rotational basis. May require shift work on evenings, nights, and weekends. Wear personal protective safety equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection devices, gloves, safety vests, and hard hats and OSHA approved safety shoes. Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions to restore service to customers during emergencies. Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to nature of operating underground utilities system.
MECHANIC III - Thorough knowledge of administrative reporting requirements of federal, state and local regulatory agencies. Thorough knowledge of accepted supervisory methods and employee performance standards. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and standard safety precautions, safe work methods, FPUA's Safety Program, and related safety devices associated in the operations and maintenance of a wastewater collection system and the ability to assure that employees comply with safe standards. Thorough knowledge of practices, methods, heavy equipment, materials, testing equipment, and other industry related tools and equipment associated in the operations and maintenance of a wastewater collections system. Thorough knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. Thorough knowledge of basic computer operation and software application, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. Some knowledge of the geographical work area. Ability to read and record meters indicating elapsed time. Ability to read and record meters and gauges pressures and flows. Ability to use precision measuring equipment for shaft alignment. Thorough knowledge
of the types and properties of sewer force main construction. Thorough knowledge of sewer layouts, gases encountered and water flow characteristics. Thorough knowledge of infiltration and intrusion and its effect on the system. Thorough knowledge of sewer inspection, maintenance and repair procedures. Thorough Knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery commonly used in the Wastewater Field. Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, materials, tools and equipment employed in detecting and correcting water infiltration into sewer lines. Thorough knowledge of FPUA sewer tap requirements and the ability to ensure contractors are connecting to FPUA's gravity system as required. Thorough knowledge of the TV vehicle and its
operation and maintenance of a closed circuit TV system and including all related parts, tools, and equipment in conjunction with the vehicle and its use. Thorough knowledge of digital video
sewer cameras, including Sonde Tracking equipment. Thorough knowledge of the Sewer Cleaning Machine (combination vacuum / high pressure) and all related parts, tools, and equipment used in conjunction with the vehicle and its use. Ability to inspect and detect flaws in operating machinery and mechanical equipment and effect necessary repairs and/or adjustments. Ability to plan, lay-out, direct and supervise subordinates performing construction operation and maintenance functions of a wastewater collection system. Ability to correctly interpret and administer rules, regulations and policies in order to make decisions based on established policies and procedures. Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately brief oral and written instruction on moderately complex matters. Ability to recognize that the standard operating procedure will not work and possess the ability to determine an alternate procedure to achieve the desired end result. Ability to efficiently handle emergencies and multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to keep accurate daily field reports and other paperwork and records as required and enters into computer, including ability to prepare accurate records showing sewer line conditions. Ability to accurately read and interpret as-builts, blue prints, diagrams, sketches, construction plans, maps, schematics and GIS databases. Ability to perform a wide variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks. Ability to train other WWC employees as required. Ability to perform mentoring duties to new employees, as assigned. Ability to maintain good job-related physical condition and health and sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual -type labor encountered in the work are within the limits of sound safety practices. Ability to operate video camera viewer and audio visual recorder. Ability to operate a TV unit vehicle and related equipment. Ability to operate a Sewer Cleaning Machine (combination-vacuum / high pressure) and related tools and equipment. Standby duty is required on a rotational basis. May require shift work on evenings, nights and weekends. Wear personal protective safety equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection devices, gloves, safety vests, and hard hats. Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions to restore service to customers during emergencies. Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to nature of operating underground utilities system.
MECHANIC III - Thorough knowledge of administrative reporting requirements of federal, state and local regulatory agencies. Thorough knowledge of accepted supervisory methods and employee performance standards. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and standard safety precautions, safe work methods, FPUA's Safety Program, and related safety devices associated in the operations and maintenance of a wastewater collection system and the ability to assure that employees comply with safe standards. Thorough knowledge of practices, methods, heavy equipment, materials, testing equipment, and other industry related tools and equipment associated in the operations and maintenance of a wastewater collections system. Thorough knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements. Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. Thorough knowledge of basic computer operation and software application, preferably Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access. Some knowledge of the geographical work area. Ability to read and record meters indicating elapsed time. Ability to read and record meters and gauges pressures and flows. Ability to use precision measuring equipment for shaft alignment. Thorough knowledge
of the types and properties of sewer force main construction. Thorough knowledge of sewer layouts, gases encountered and water flow characteristics. Thorough knowledge of infiltration and intrusion and its effect on the system. Thorough knowledge of sewer inspection, maintenance and repair procedures. Thorough Knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery commonly used in the Wastewater Field. Thorough knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, materials, tools and equipment employed in detecting and correcting water infiltration into sewer lines. Thorough knowledge of FPUA sewer tap requirements and the ability to ensure contractors are connecting to FPUA's gravity system as required. Thorough knowledge of the TV vehicle and its
operation and maintenance of a closed circuit TV system and including all related parts, tools, and equipment in conjunction with the vehicle and its use. Thorough knowledge of digital video
sewer cameras, including Sonde Tracking equipment. Thorough knowledge of the Sewer Cleaning Machine (combination vacuum / high pressure) and all related parts, tools, and equipment used in conjunction with the vehicle and its use. Ability to inspect and detect flaws in operating machinery and mechanical equipment and effect necessary repairs and/or adjustments. Ability to plan, lay-out, direct and supervise subordinates performing construction operation and maintenance functions of a wastewater collection system. Ability to correctly interpret and administer rules, regulations and policies in order to make decisions based on established policies and procedures. Ability to understand and follow quickly and accurately brief oral and written instruction on moderately complex matters. Ability to recognize that the standard operating procedure will not work and possess the ability to determine an alternate procedure to achieve the desired end result. Ability to efficiently handle emergencies and multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to keep accurate daily field reports and other paperwork and records as required and enters into computer, including ability to prepare accurate records showing sewer line conditions. Ability to accurately read and interpret as-builts, blue prints, diagrams, sketches, construction plans, maps, schematics and GIS databases. Ability to perform a wide variety of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled tasks. Ability to train other WWC employees as required. Ability to perform mentoring duties to new employees, as assigned. Ability to maintain good job-related physical condition and health and sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual -type labor encountered in the work are within the limits of sound safety practices. Ability to operate video camera viewer and audio visual recorder. Ability to operate a TV unit vehicle and related equipment. Ability to operate a Sewer Cleaning Machine (combination-vacuum / high pressure) and related tools and equipment. Standby duty is required on a rotational basis. May require shift work on evenings, nights and weekends. Wear personal protective safety equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection devices, gloves, safety vests, and hard hats. Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions to restore service to customers during emergencies. Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to nature of operating underground utilities system.
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Will be subject to random drug testing per DOT regulations and FPUA rules
Mechanic I - During the first Twelve (12) months of employment the employee will be required to obtain Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Maintenance of traffic (MOT) certification. Wastewater Collection class "C" Technician certification is desirable.
Mechanic II - Wastewater Collection class "C" Technician certification is desirable. Employee must have and keep current Florida's Department of Transportation (FDOT'S) Maintenance of traffic (MOT) certification. Two (2) years' experience as WWCMI with Fort Pierce Utilities Authority.
Mechanic III - Employee must serve a Minimum of three (3) year as Wastewater Collection Mechanic II. Employee must obtain Class C, FW&PCOA Wastewater Collection Technician Certification. Employee must obtain and keep current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic Certification (MOT).
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
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