Pump Station Maintenance Mechanic

Work involves responsibility for maintaining and repairing a variety of pumps and motors and other equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and some electronic (SCADA) work. Work requires a knowledge of trade skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, electronic and plumbing areas. Performs difficult technical and skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair, and replacement of machinery and equipment in the pumping stations and wastewater and water treatment plants.

The employee is subject to hazards associated with wastewater and mechanical operations including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding, exposure to chemicals fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. The employee may be required to wear a respirator. Work around raw sewage is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and may involve serving as a lead worker with other staff. Work is evaluated in terms of effectiveness in returning equipment to proper operating conditions within given time schedules and overall effectiveness of system performance.