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CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
WATER PLANT MECHANIC
Supervised by: Superintendent of Water Treatment
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Water Treatment, performs mechanical maintenance and
repair on all water plant equipment, facilities, and low-pressure pumping stations. Works with some
latitude in completing assigned tasks. Duties include trade specialty work in plumbing, welding , and
pipefitting.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These
examples do not include all of the duties that the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
1. In cooperation with and under the direction of the Superintendent of Water Treatment, sets up and
carries out a system of continuous plant maintenance on all operating equipment and facilities,
including remote sites such as booster stations, water towers, valve and meter vaults, and raw
water intake and pump station.
2. Performs maintenance on a variety of equipment and facilities, including wet wells, clarifiers, filters,
gear boxes, air conditioners, boilers, air handlers, etc. Disassembles equipment such as pumps,
filters, valves, chemical feeds, and ozonator. Replaces parts, repacks, lubricates and oils moving
parts. Seals and repairs cracks. Tests for conformity to operating standards. Records meter
readings, performs monthly / regular inspections, and maintains maintenance logs.
3. Maintains records of repairs, maintenance and tests. Compiles reports and completes work orders
as required.
4. On assigned projects, removes old piping and replaces or adds new using learned pipefitting
techniques. Follows sketches, oral instruction and plans, assemblies and positions/fits pipe.
5. Cuts pipe, threads and fabricates. Connects pipes to fixtures using wrench, welder and may solder
joints to seal connections.
6. Makes minor repairs on equipment and vehicles, storage tanks and so forth, using welding
apparatus, positioning equipment and mechanical tools.
7. Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools, measuring instruments, scaffolding, electric hoists and
other tools and equipment required to successfully repair and maintain the water treatment plant
and related facilities and equipment.
8. Assists in supervision in planning and design of changes to chemical feeds/plumbing lines and may
sketch an operating plan for review.
9. Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies. Places orders and makes purchases according to
established procurement procedures and within budgetary guidelines.
10. May advise Plant Operators during repair/maintenance work in progress and instruct lower-level
employees acting as temporary helpers.
11. Utilizes departmental safety standards in all tasks with particular emphasis in confined areas,
cleaning raw water intake areas and working with acid, chlorine and ozone lines. Uses meters to
detect potentially hazardous conditions and personal safety equipment to perform work tasks.
12. Performs confined space entries as required using ladders, lifts, harnesses, and ropes to
reach/depart confined underground areas.
13. May perform tasks of Water Plant Operator as necessary.
14. Arranges coordinated use of tools and equipment with other departments.
15. Performs related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum
qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
• A high School diploma or GED. Additional coursework and hands-on training in mechanical,
welding, pipefitting, equipment testing and calibration and pump operations.
• Two years of experience in water utilities, construction, mechanics or related field.
• Experience as Water Plant Operator with an F-4 Certification is desirable.
• Must obtain a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Plant Maintenance (PM) Grade I
Certification within 2 years of starting the job.
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maintain one throughout employment.
• Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe aptitude examination.
• Successfully pass department field test/evaluation.
• Orientation to work process scheduling and mechanical concepts.
• Must have a thorough understanding of and able to demonstrate the use of pipe threading and
fitting equipment, welding apparatus and hand and power tools.
• General knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, boilers, hydraulics, welding, and
mechanical principles with experience in mechanical maintenance or related field.
• Knowledge of the safety practices, issues, uses of special tools, equipment, methods and meters
utilized in water system maintenance, and skill in applying them to regular and emergency
projects.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, initiative and
resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City officials and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing. Ability to prepare and
maintain a variety of records and reports according to established standards.
• Ability to learn computer programs or technical devices used by the department to maintain
records, specifications and repair work orders.
• Ability to perform visual inspections of outdoor projects and conduct field visits.
• Ability to work effectively within deadlines and changes in work priorities.
• Participates in a rotating maintenance schedule.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis, as needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The
employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or
balance and is frequently required to use motorized equipment, and occasionally operate a vehicle
to travel to other locations such as pump stations to perform work tasks. The employee must lift or
push/pull objects of up to 75 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, if needed, for
employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a water treatment plant. The
employee frequently is exposed to moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock; vibration; fumes
or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate, and can be very loud.
January 21, 2025