MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess and continuously maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license, as well as qualify to drive a Division vehicle in compliance with the Division Driver Policy.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
- Must be able to walk over rough terrain and climb ladders and stairs.
- Graduation from a high school or equivalent G.E.D.
- Three (3) years’ experience as or with a Maintenance Mechanic performing mechanical, minor electrical and plumbing repairs and installation.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of seventy-five (75) pounds.
- For the Automotive Mechanic the following are required:
- Two (2) years of experience as an Auto/Vehicle Mechanic
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel and squat to perform required repairs, maintenance and inspections.
- For the Automotive Mechanic the following are preferred:
- CDL
- Vocational/technical school program diploma or certificate or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanical work involved in the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of existing equipment and machinery, and the installation of new equipment. For Automotive Mechanic: Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanical work involved in the repair and maintenance for cars, trucks, equipment and other motor vehicles in the Division’s fleet.
STATEMENT OF TASKS (Water, Sewer Maintenance and Pump Station groups and Wastewater Treatment Plants)
- Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds engines, motors, pumps, controls, compressors, mechanical drives, and other equipment; including related electrical work.
- Installs new equipment.
- Fabricates steel and wood structures utilized in the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment, and in the installation of new equipment.
- Plumbs air, water, CL2, FECL3, sludge, polymer, and gas lines on existing equipment and on new installation, does required plumbing repairs.
- Perform arc and gas welding and cutting and brazing.
- Trouble shoots and investigates various operational problems.
- Researches and reviews repair manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Performs diagnostic analysis on mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Checks and corrects equipment rotation.
- Requisitions parts, does job layouts, interprets test results, takes amperage readings, checks voltages.
- Completes parts requisitions and maintenance orders and related paperwork.
- Is in responsible charge through completion of each task.
- Performs any other work related to the classification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (all locations)
- Ability to operate all types of electrical and pneumatic power tools, electrical testing equipment, meters, gauges, calipers, micrometer, and other types of diagnostic and measuring devices.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Ability to design and layout wood and steel repair and/or installation structures.
- Knowledge and ability to understand and perform basic math and algebra.
- Ability to read, evaluate, and apply pump curves and other technical literature.
- Considerable knowledge of principals, practices, techniques, and instruments and tools used in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair.
- Ability to rig and lift equipment properly and safely.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
- Knowledge of standard safety practices, and mandatory safety regulations.
