HomeMy WebLinkAboutWastewater Pump Station Job Leader Job Description 05 2021
CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
WASTEWATER JOB LEADER-PUMP STATIONS
Supervised by: Maintenance Supervisor Wastewater
Supervises: Leads workers assigned to pump station maintenance and repairs
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor - Wastewater, leads a crew and participates in the repair
and maintenance of pump station equipment, including pumps, controls, switches, filtering systems, piping
installations, and alarm systems. Prioritizes work, problem-solves more difficult issues, and ensures work conforms
to established standards.
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 which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
1. monitoring
procedures and
techniques as needed to ensure work is performed safely and to specifications.
2. Reports all work activities and performances to the Maintenance Supervisor. Maintains records of repairs
and preventative maintenance. Compiles reports as needed.
3. Functions as a member of the work crew and is able to perform all maintenance duties. Performs more
complex or specialized tasks to complete the job or closely oversees their completion. Examples of tasks
include layout of welding and fabrication jobs, plumbing and pipefitting.
4. Observes working area conditions using meters to detect potentially hazardous situations. In all cases,
verifies that all safety regulations are followed for assigned job tasks to ensure personal and citizen safety.
5. Enters confined spaces using ladders, lifts, harnesses, and ropes to reach/depart underground areas.
6. Inspects, tests, adjusts, lubricates and cleans equipment such as pumps, controls, liquid level controller
systems, chains, gear boxes, dehumidifiers and other equipment with moving parts.
7. Analyzes malfunctioning equipment such as pumps, generators and release valves, and initiates corrective
action. Removes equipment such as electrical motors not repaired on site in accordance with the planned
downtime schedule. Participates in repair, replacing parts, gaskets and so forth. Reassembles and
installs.
8. Collects samples of waste, records meter readings at public and private pump stations, and replaces flow
charts.
9. Regularly utilizes and maintains measuring instruments, portable generators, power and hand tools,
electric hoists and other equipment. Uses heavy, medium, light equipment or a pickup truck, as necessary,
to assist in tasks.
10. Communicates with other staff and supervisors to notify of materials needed, verify power source
problems, obtain job assignments and get service information.
11. Upholds department policies and procedures in the interest of providing the best customer service and
completing tasks activities.
12. Assists with plant maintenance if needed.
13. Prioritizes and schedules daily tasks as needed.
14. Occasionally purchases tools and parts to maintain operations.
15. Performs related work as required.
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, including further coursework and training in mechanical or industrial
systems maintenance. and/or pipefitting is desired.
• Three or more years of progressive experience in wastewater plant maintenance and repair
•
maintain one throughout employment.
• Crane Certification; Off-road Forklift Certification; Scaffolding Certification.
• Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe aptitude examination.
• Grade 1 Mechanical Technologist Certification through the Michigan Water Environment Association is
required within 1 year of employee qualification and a Grade 2 within 3 years.
• Knowledge of wastewater pump station design and facilities, materials and equipment used in station
operations. Familiarity with wastewater treatment plant operations and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety practices including Wastewater Department lockout/tagout program, confined space
and entry permit system and regulations governing wastewater lift station and treatment plant operation
and maintenance.
• Ability to learn computer programs or technical devices used by the department at an operational level.
• Knowledge of sanitary sewer systems, including wastewater collection, pumping and treatment.
• Knowledge of the equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of sewer utilities including
welding, electrical meters, power tools, crane truck, hi-lo, personal protective gear and other equipment
and tools.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics and fabrication techniques.
• Skill in planning, coordinating and performing emergency and routine maintenance of utility systems.
• Skill in leading employees engaged in utility maintenance activities.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness
when dealing with contractors, engineers, employees, property owners and the public.
• Ability to read and maintain maps and records of utility system components.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing. Ability to tactfully deal with irate
and upset citizens.
• Ability to work effectively with changes in work priorities.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations on a 24 hour basis.
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 enter confined spaces such as lift 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 frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is
exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of
electrical shock. The employee may be required to travel between work sites using a motor vehicle The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
May 2021