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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs skilled mechanical work and
some electrical work in the maintenance and repair of plant machinery
and equipment used in water, sewer, and/or wastewater treatment and
pumping facilities; uses various types of equipment to detect
problems; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a skilled position with
primary responsibility for the maintenance and repair of plant and
related machinery and equipment. Work assignments and supervision are
received from a supervisor, but in executing assignments the employee
exercises responsibility and independent judgement to accomplish work
assignments without detailed supervision; must be able to read blue
prints.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
Performs preventive maintenance on all plant, flow and related
machinery and equipment;
Does repair work on plant, flow and related machinery and equipment;
Checks operating conditions of pumping stations;
Checks reservoirs and makes necessary repairs;
Inspects and maintains valve chambers and pipes;
Keeps maintenance records on all plant and flow machinery and
equipment;
Reads and studies plant operating and maintenance manuals including
drawings.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Some knowledge of the
standard practices, methods, tools and equipment of the electrical and
mechanical trades; some knowledge of greases, oils and other
lubricants used for proper machine operations; operates television
inspection equipment. Some knowledge of occupational hazards
connected with maintenance work; ability to study and understand
operating and maintenance manuals, and read blueprints; mechanical
ability; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with operators and other co-workers; skill in the use
and care of bench and hand tools, machinery and equipment of the
electrical and mechanical trades; good judgement. Minimum 3 years
shoring experience and ability to operate and calibrate explosive
meters; must be in possession of a Commercial Drivers License.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Some experience in electrical and
mechanical maintenance, and completion of a standard high school
course supplemented by successful completion of courses in electrical
and mechanical maintenance; or any equivalent combination of
experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills
and abilities.
ADDITIONAL REOUIREMENTS: (Wastewater Treatment Only) Willingness and
ability to complete the necessary studies to qualify for lowest level
certificate prescribed for the treatment plant by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
Applicants should send a resume or application to jobs@bethlehem-pa.gov or mail to City of Bethlehem, Human Resources Bureau, 10 E. Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018.