Job Description

The purpose of this position is to perform maintenance in the daily inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair of the mechanical and electrical equipment at the lift stations.

Position\'s work week consists of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lift station mechanics are required to be involved in a rotation for emergency stand-by calls.

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Exercise valves, maintains and repairs lift station motors, pumps, meters, generators and other major mechanical, electrical and hydraulic units of equipment, and physical structure in accordance with blueprints or manuals. Dismantles machinery or equipment to gain access to defective parts and repairs or replaces them using various tools. Cleans and lubricates equipment according to the manufacture\'s recommendations.
• Inspects each station as required, reads flow meters and gauges, generator run hours, electric meters, and records them. Must be able to interpret status of station.
• Puts holding tanks in and out of service in high flow or maintenance situations.
• Performs preventative maintenance on lift station equipment and keeps records of work done on equipment.
• Performs general station maintenance to keep stations in neat and orderly fashion.
• Works in conjunction with the sewer cleaning crew and plant staff to identify abnormal and high flow situations, as well as causes for lift station alarms and malfunctions.
• Navigates a computer screen, and interprets SCADA system and GIS data. Works with computerized maintenance program work orders and updating of computer information.
• Must become familiar with The Capacity, Management, Operations and Maintenance Program (CMOM), and understand the ramifications of a by-pass in the collection system. Must become familiar with the Racine collection system and safety sites.
• Sets up 6-inch portable pumps and generators.
• Plumbing and welding, as required.
• Trained in confined space entry regulations and is able to make entries.
• Adheres to all Racine Wastewater Utility safety procedures as well as Utility work and safety rules.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduation, or GED equivalent is required.
• 5 years of prior verifiable professional mechanical experience working with pumps, compressors, blowers, or engines in an area related to industrial plant or commercial automotive maintenance; or a combination of years and education is preferred.
• Mechanical training and certification in HVAC, pipefitting or electro-mechanical technology is a plus.
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of SCADA systems and GIS software.
• A valid state-issued motor vehicle operating license and Class B CDL is required within6 months.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply good work practices by planning work and utilizing materials efficiently.
• Ability to plow snow and perform landscape duties.
• Skill in analyzing, diagnosing, correcting mechanical failures and defects; including a working knowledge of mechanical functions, principles and techniques.
• Must have good mechanical aptitude, verifiable by past work experience.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Language and Interpersonal Communication.

• Ability to utilize, interpret, and apply a variety of advisory data and information such as instructional pamphlets, blueprints, line diagrams, meters, gauges, operation and maintenance manuals, charts, and graphs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with varied and diverse contacts, such as utility personnel, vendor representatives, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow specific written and oral instructions; and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Ability to professionally represent the utility in response to emergencies.

Judgement and Situational Reasoning

• Ability to apply rational and ethical judgment, tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when dealing with utility personnel, public customers, contractors, and vendors.

Physical Requirements

• Must have good dexterity with ability to hand operate power equipment and tools.
• Ability to exert strenuous physical effort to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs., typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. Twisting and crouching and working at odd angles is required.
• Ability to read meters, gauges, and computer screens; and ability to interpret sound and odor.
• Must have good dexterity and be in good physical condition with ability to enter confined spaces.
• The position can be extremely demanding during high flow conditions, with ability to work longer than an eight hour day and work well under pressure.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, such as goggles, face shields, gloves, boots, steel-toed shoes, masks, respirators, and ear plugs or ear muffs.

Work Environment and Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors under severe weather conditions; hot and cold; rain, snow, sleet, wind, and sun.
• Ability to walk extensively, often while carrying tools and supplies. Ability to work in a standing position for long stretches of time, and ability to work in cramped spaces.
• Ability to work in less than desirable conditions (such as sewers, wet wells, siphon chambers, tunnels, and basins) under potentially moderately unsafe and uncomfortable conditions, where exposure to environmental factors such as odors, dampness, chemicals, noise, pathogenic organisms, electrical currents, and/or dusts can cause a risk of injury; step and ladder climbing with fall hazards, slip and trip hazards, and large water basins with fall and drowning risk.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Hand tools, power tools, welder, hoists, gas torch, power washer, steam cleaner, fire hoses, shovels, snow blowers, power vehicles, Bobcat, fork lift, hoists, step ladders, extension ladders, hydraulic lifts, electronic diagnostic equipment, manhole cover removing device, confined space entry equipment, gas detector, computers, lifting equipment/crane, and miscellaneous tools and equipment.
• Software technology used may include maintenance software, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Antero Maintenance Tracking Software, Time Management Software (TMS); other software may be applied.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Water/Wastewater Employee Benefits Summary - 2022

• Health Insurance

• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) - 92.5% of the Premium is paid by the City of Racine - either single or family. Monthly employee share is $51.59 for Single and $136.21 for Family

• UnitedHealthcare administers the Preferred Provider Option Plan with a wide selection of providers throughout the United States.
• $3,000/$6,000 annual deductible for single/family (In-Network)
• $4,000/$8,000 annual maximum out-of-pocket single/family (In-Network)
• $200 co-pay for emergency room, waived if admitted to the facility
• CVS Caremark Prescription Plan
• Payment of $50 per month to employees who waive health coverage
• Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• A Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) is a tax beneficial savings account that can be used in conjunction with a qualified High - Deductible Health Plan. The funds put into an H.S.A. may be used on future, eligible health care expenses without any taxation. The City makes a prorated, one-time contribution to an employee\'s Health Savings Account, with the amount of the contribution determined at the time of hire.
• H.S.A City of Racine Resident contribution:

Single Medical Insurance Family Medical Insurance
Extra $1,400 Extra $2,900
*These amounts are in addition to the standard, non-resident contribution amounts.

• Racine Employee Health & Wellness Center (Care provided by Ascension)

• The City of Racine has a Health and Wellness Center where care is provided for just $4 per visit. It is staffed with Nurse Practitioners.

The following services are offered:

• Acute and primary care
• Wellness services
• Occupational Health
• Chronic condition management
• Lab services
• Medication prescribing and dispensing
• Life Insurance

• City provides one unit equal to your annual earnings
• Employee may buy additional insurance - each unit is equal to your annual earnings.
• Maximum additional life insurance is four units
• Cost depends on age and annual salary
• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance is available - maximum coverage is $20,000 for spouse and $10,000 for dependents, cost is $3.50 per month or half for $1.75/month

• Water/Wastewater pays for one unit of spouse/dependent for their employees.
• Pension

• Wisconsin Retirement System, the contribution rate for 2022 is 13.0% Funded 50% by the City of Racine and 50% by the employee
• Vacation

• 15 days as of January 1st the year following your start date
• Some time may be earned in your first year depending on your start date
• Holidays

• 12 paid holidays, 11 scheduled and (1 floating - after 6 months)
• You must be employed for 30 days before being eligible for holiday pay
• Sick Leave

• Accrues at the rate of 1 day per full month worked.
• You are eligible for paid sick time after you complete six full months
• Dental Insurance

• MetLife, two options. Employee pays the premium with pre-tax dollars
• Vision Insurance

• Superior Vision, one option. Employees pay the premium with pre-tax dollars
• Flex Plans

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts by UnitedHealthcare
• Deferred Compensation

• Provided through Nationwide, RPA (The Standard) or Wisconsin Deferred Comp.
• Funded by payroll deduction with pre-tax dollars
• Maximum contribution for anyone under 50 is the lesser of $18,500 or 100% of gross income
• Supplemental Insurance

• Provided through AFLAC Funded by payroll deduction
• Accident, Short Term Disability, Hospital & Cancer policies are available
• Tuition Reimbursement

• $1,000 per year, or 80% of the employee\'s total tuition cost, whichever is lower.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• The PSLF Program promotes full-time public sector employment. Public Employees, may qualify for public service loan forgiveness after making 120 payments toward their student loans while working full-time in public service. This means that nurses, policeman, firefighters, public health, and government employees can be eligible for participation. The Forgiveness Program was designed uniquely to provide relief to those who are doing the best for our communities every day.
• Wellness Incentive

• Employees, spouses, and retirees covered by the City health insurance plan who complete the Wellness Incentive requirements are eligible to receive $200, and spouses receive $100.
• Fitness Reimbursement

• The City of Racine will reimburse full-time employees, retirees, spouses or retiree spouses (that carry City of Racine health insurance) for 50% of the annual membership fee for a fitness center membership, exercise program (i.e. Spin, Jazzercise) or weight reduction program (WW, Medical Weight Loss & Wellness, Inc. and Jenny Craig) up to a maximum of $200 per employee/retiree/spouse per household.

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