Utility Repairman

Performs semi-skilled work and assists skilled tradesmen in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of Metro equipment and structures. Responsible for maintenance of lubricants in mechanical equipment and vehicles as assigned. Operates Metro equipment. Works under the direction of a supervisor.

Examples of Duties:

Typical Duties

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

1. Participates in the Preventive Maintenance Program of Metro facilities, including mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, heavy equipment, and vehicles. Must be able to read and execute PM procedures. 
2. Daily servicing of various types of equipment that includes checking and maintaining proper fluid levels.  Lubricates the moving parts and wearing surfaces of Metro vehicles and plant equipment. Test drives vehicles and heavy equipment.
3. Performs work in the mechanical and electrical areas such as plumbing, pipefitting, grinding, cutting with torch, welding, heavy equipment repair, electrical wiring, electric testing, and minor fabrication.
4. Operates Metro equipment such as (but not limited to), small loader, bobcat, tractor with attachments for moving and spreading material.   Operates fork lifts and carry deck cranes for the transportation and setting of plant equipment such as pumps, motors and piping.
5. Collects fluid samples for analysis and recognizes basic lubrication deficiencies.
6. Able to perform visual inspections on machines and report conditions/deficiencies for correction. 
7. Document work in Metro’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) program
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Must have appropriate and valid Colorado and federal licenses and certification required to operate vehicles and equipment.  Basic knowledge and skills in mechanical and/or electrical trades, including inspection and record keeping.  Knowledge of basic lubrication materials and application techniques.   Ability to interpret simple illustrated parts breakdowns, blueprints, sketches, and to follow oral and written instructions.  Graduation from high school or equivalent. 

Desired Qualifications

Trade school or prior experience in applicable skills.   Certified as a Level 1 Machine Lubrication Technician as recognized by International Council for Machinery Lubrication (ICML)

Working Conditions:

Typical Work Environment   
Wet/Humidity conditions; Residential and Commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures;   Chemicals;  Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light;  Vibration; Moving equipment and vehicles; Work at heights; Work in confined spaces
 
Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination
 
Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 75lbs
Max Weight Carried: 75lbs
Max Force Pushed: 132 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 132 lbs
 
Sensory Requirements
Wide field of View; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Far, Depth Perception; Color Discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without Seeing; Speaking; Hearing