HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 89-11RESOLUTION NO. 89-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PLANT AND EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve the
revision of class specifications for Plant and Equipment Mechanic, as shown on
Exhibit A attached hereto and thereby made a part hereof.
Dated: February 1, 1989
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 89-11 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 1, 1989
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Reid, Snider and
Pinkerton (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
89-11
,,ebruary 1, 1989
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT NEMC
DEFINITION:
Performs skilled mechanical and maintenance work on wells, pumps,
motors, and related equignent for the water system, storm drain,
wastewater pumping stations and treatment plant; 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 preventative maintenance and
technical mechanical work. Positions in this class work independently
at the wastewater treatment plant and on city-wide water distribution
and wastewater collection systems. It is distinguished fran the
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker III class in that it performs
primarily mechanical functions, works independently, and does not lead
a field crew.
Receives general supervision frau the Water/Wastewater Supervisor or
the Wastewater Treatment Supervisor.
EXAPKPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Inspects, operates, diagnoses, and repairs wells, wastewater pumps,
storm pumps, valves, and wastewater plant equipment. Performs
regularly scheduled preventative maintenance work.
Responds to customer complaints regarding conservation, water and
wastewater services.
Inspects, operates, diagnoses and repairs chlorinator and sulpher
dioxide equipment, hydraulic units, boilers, heat exchangers and other
stationary equipment.
Repairs water meters and other water and wastewater services.
Electronically traces customer services lines.
Coordinates repair work with electricians and/or contractors.
Records electrical and flow reading data from water, wastewater, and
storm pumps.
Measures --and records water and well soundings.
Maps and records locations of water valves, water lines and fire
hydrants.
Maintains logs of repair on mechanical equipment.
Coordinates maintenance and repair work of emergency generators with
other city personnel.
Maintains supply of sampling equipnent for chlorine and bacteria
tests. Takes samples of water and tests for chlorine content.
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.
Operates, loads and unloads chlorine cylinders, using stationary crane
or by hand.
Maintains storage ponds by spraying and discing.
Reads gauges and meters to ensure the proper operations of water and
wastewater systems.
operates tractor -loader to clean sludge lagoons.
Cleans and maintains landscaped areas, roadways, and general grounds
at White Slough, wells, storm and wastewater pump stations.
Cleans and maintains anaerobic digesters including gas compressors
and related equipment.
Maintains tools, equipment and work area in a clean, safe condition.
Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knawledge of:
Mechanics of water, wastewater and storm systems and pumps, hydraulic
units, boilers, collection units, displacement blowers, gas
compressors, anaerobic digester, emergency generators, and other
related equipment.
Principles of plumbing.
Methods, materials and equipment used in maintenance of water,
wastewater systems and wastewater facilities.
Rigging principles and techniques.
Basic mathematics.
Maintenance of storage ponds and sludge lagoons.
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,
wastewater and treatment systems.
Skill To:
Operate and perform maintenance work on water and wastewater system
equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical problems in water and wastewater
systems.
Work independently.
C uunicate clearly and concisely.
Maintain accurate records.
Understand and follow oral instructions.
Read and interpret manuals, construction plans, and specifications.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with city
employees, vendors, and the general public.
Experience and Education:
Any ccobination of experience and education that would likely produce
the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience:
Three years of experience working with water or wastewater systems.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
LICENSE:
Ability to obtain a valid drivers license from the State of California
Department of Motor Vehicles (Class 1).