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DEFINITION Under general supervision, related equipment. CITY OF COLTON WASTEWATER MECHANIC I construct, maintain and repair wastewater treatment plant facilities and SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives general supervision from the Water Utilities Manager and Wastewater Superintendent. Receives direct supervision from the Wastewater Supervisor. Receives technical supervision from the Wastewater Mechanic II. May provide technical supervision to the Wastewater Treatment Operator in Training. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This position in the Wastewater Mechanic class series is responsible for performing; a full range of skilled, mechanical trades duties in several wastewater plants of varying age, with a variety of treatment processes. The Wastewater Mechanic I provides entry for candidates with journey level skills, but limited experience. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES -. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Install, perform preventative scheduled maintenance (e.g., adjust, lubricate, align) as well as troubleshoot and repair treatment plant and lift station pumps, piping and equipment, submersible pumps, electric motors, motor control systems,gear drives, generators, low pressure blowers, compressors, air control systems, gas boosters, manual and electrical valves, digester units, gas and diesel engines, chlorination and SO2 units, and other equipment, with or without mechanical schematics, to ensure safe and effective operation. Design and fabricate/construct equipment modifications to increase performance and/or decrease equipment failure, design, fabricate and construct equipment supports/frames; construct pump bases and other concrete fixtures. Cut, fit and install steel or aluminum railings, grating covers and guards; install electrical conduit and wiring; install and repair water, air and sewer pipelines; install flow measuring and backflow devices. Operate 8-ton/stinger crane to move and place equipment, operate vactor and hydro trucks to clean or unplug sewer lines; operate video camera to conduct sewer line inspections; operate safety monitoring equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and repair of vehicles (e.g., trucks, tractors), buildings, safety equipment (e.g., SCBA); conduct inspections and evaluate manufacturer information to determine preventative maintenance needs and establish maintenance schedules; prepare time and equipment reports and records of work performed; locate and purchase parts and materials needed for repairs; evaluate equipment failure and determine necessary corrective action in daily and call -out emergency repair.