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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.  

REOUIRED 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.

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