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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 97-146RESOLUTION NO. 97-146 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR PLANT AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the revised class specification for the Plant and Equipment Mechanic, as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto. Dated: September 17, 1997 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 97-146 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 17, 1997 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members — Land, Mann, Sieglock, Warner and Pennino (Mayor) NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - None ABSTAIN: Council Members - None l� ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk 97-146 CITY OF LODI September 17, 1997 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Under direction, performs skilled operational, mechanical and maintenance work on wells, water storage tanks, pumping stations, disinfection systems, granular activated carbon treatment systems, pumps and motors, and related equipment for the water treatment system, storm and wastewater pumping stations and wastewater treatment facility; responds to customer water and wastewater service calls and operational emergencies; performs specialized systems maintenance tasks as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a journey level class in the Water/Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department, performing operational, preventative maintenance and technical mechanical work. Positions in this class work at the wastewater treatment facility and/or on city-wide water treatment and distribution, and wastewater systems. It is distinguished from the Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker III classes in that it performs primarily operational and mechanical functions, works independently, and does not lead a field crew. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives lead supervision and direction from the Senior Plant and Equipment Mechanic. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Inspects, operates, adjusts, diagnoses, and repairs granulated activated carbon systems, wells, wastewater pumps, storm pumps, valves, compressors, meters, water and wastewater services, emergency generators, wastewater facility equipment. Inspects, operates, diagnoses and repairs gas, liquid and generation chlorination systems, UV disinfection equipment, sulfur dioxide equipment, hydraulic units, boilers, heat exchangers and other stationary equipment. Performs and logs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance work_ Repairs and replaces drive mechanisms, chains, sprockets and gears in primary and secondary sedimentation tanks. Replaces bearings, belts, seals, sleeves and pump shaft packing. Performs a variety of plumbing, carpentry and metal fabrication duties Responds to customer complaints regarding taste and odor, conservation, water and wastewater services and locates customer service lines. CLASS SPECIFICATIG.. CITY OF LODI Plant and ERuinment Mechanic Page 2 of 3 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Cont'd): Coordinates repair work with electricians and/or contractors. Records electrical and flow reading from water, wastewater, and storm pumps. Maps and records water valve, water line, sewer line and fire hydrant locations. Maintains supply of water sampling equipment and collects samples for water quality analyses including chlorine residual and bacteria testing. Uses and maintains a variety of hand, power, and shop tools and equipment. Assists street, water and wastewater crews in emergencies when needed. Provides direction to assisting staff, instructs them in proper work procedures and safety precautions. Reads, maintains and repairs gauges and meters to ensure the proper operations of water and wastewater systems. Cleans and oversees landscaped areas, roadways, and general grounds at wells, storms and wastewater pump stations. Maintains tools, vehicle, equipment and work areas in a clean, safe condition. Performs other related duties as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE OF Mechanics of water, wastewater and storm systems and pumps, hydraulic units, boilers, collection units, displacement blowers, gas compressors, anaerobic digesters, emergency generators, and other related equipment. Principals of plumbing. Methods, materials and equipment used in maintenance of water/wastewater systems. Crane rigging principals and techniques. Basic mathematics. Proper loading and unloading of chlorine cylinders. Safe work practices in the water and wastewater industry. Use and maintenance of a variety of tools and equipment used in water and wastewater systems. Principals of water treatment. ABILITY TO: Operate and perform maintenance work on water and wastewater system equipment. Operate gas and are welding equipment safely. Diagnose and repair mechanical problems in water and wastewater systems. Work independently. Communicate clearly and concisely with employees, contractors and the general public. Maintain accurate records. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. CLASS SPECIFICATIU— CITY OF LODI Plant and Eauipment Mechanic Page 3 of 3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Cont'd): ABILITY TO: Read and interpret manuals, construction plans and specifications. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with city employees, vendors, and the general public. Operate granular activated carbon water treatment systems, chlorine generation systems and UV disinfection systems. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is: Education: Completion of high school or its equivalent. Experience: Three years of experience working with water and/or wastewater systems. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid Driver's License from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Prior to permanent appointment, the appropriate Commercial Driver's License with endorsements, as mandated by the State of California Commercial Vehicle Code. Possession of a California Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the Department of Health Services within 24 months of appointment.