Utility Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Full Job Description

Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED or higher, and five (5) years of experience in construction, maintenance or repair of water wells or pumping stations or maintenance of various treatment equipment used at a water or wastewater plant, including two (2) years lead work or supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions will require a Class "D" Water Operations License issued by the State of Texas within one (1) year after appointment and a Class "C" Water Operators License issued by the State of Texas required within two and a half (2.5) years of appointment. A valid Texas Driver's License and a Commercial Driver's License Class A or B will be required within six (6) months after appointment including a HAZMAT endorsement on some positions.

Requirements

Under general supervision, supervise, coordinate, oversee, lead, guide, and perform repairs in water well and booster pump and/or water or wastewater plant treatment equipment repair, installation, and maintenance through all areas of the El Paso Water.

Qualifications

Supervise and oversee water well and booster pump, water or wastewater plant treatment equipment repair and maintenance. Involves: Prepare work orders. Maintain and operate wells reservoirs, pumps, chlorination or other disinfection feed equipment, well, booster station, various water or wastewater treatment or sludge collection equipment, and/or lift station equipment. Perform a variety of hands-on general to specific maintenance tasks install valves, cut with torches, weld, install pumps, break down pumps for inspections and maintenance, install water cans in new construction of booster stations, adjust pump impellers, wash walls of reservoirs, repair water leaks on discharge lines and small fittings, get Bac-t's samples and chlorine residuals from boosters, wells and reservoirs. Ensure all preventative and corrective maintenance is completed according to all regulatory rules and guidelines. Record water pressure, level, flow rate, stages, RPM's, frame, model number, etc. into database. Oversee and monitor contractors to ensure work is performed in a proper, safe and timely manner. Ensure contracted preventative and corrective maintenance is performed to comply with all regulatory requirements. Develop and provide safety training to contracted workers.

Supervises crew leaders, trades, technical and labor staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, and review of operational and procedural activities. Prioritize and coordinate crew activities. Instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony.

Perform related duties as required. Involves: Perform duties of subordinate personnel or others as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Interact with federal, state and local officials, supervisors, contractors, other departments, coworkers or the general public.

Additional Information

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Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.