GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs skilled mechanical work and some electrical work in the maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment used in water, sewer, and/or wastewater treatment and pumping facilities; uses various types of equipment to detect problems; does related work as required. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a skilled position with primary responsibility for the maintenance and repair of plant and related machinery and equipment. Work assignments and supervision are received from a supervisor, but in executing assignments the employee exercises responsibility and independent judgement to accomplish work assignments without detailed supervision; must be able to read blue prints. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) Performs preventive maintenance on all plant, flow and related machinery and equipment; Does repair work on plant, flow and related machinery and equipment; Checks operating conditions of pumping stations; Checks reservoirs and makes necessary repairs; Inspects and maintains valve chambers and pipes; Keeps maintenance records on all plant and flow machinery and equipment; Reads and studies plant operating and maintenance manuals including drawings. 

REOUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Some knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and equipment of the electrical and mechanical trades; some knowledge of greases, oils and other lubricants used for proper machine operations; operates television inspection equipment. Some knowledge of occupational hazards connected with maintenance work; ability to study and understand operating and maintenance manuals, and read blueprints; mechanical ability; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with operators and other co-workers; skill in the use and care of bench and hand tools, machinery and equipment of the electrical and mechanical trades; good judgement. Minimum 3 years shoring experience and ability to operate and calibrate explosive meters; must be in possession of a Commercial Drivers License. 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Some experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, and completion of a standard high school course supplemented by successful completion of courses in electrical and mechanical maintenance; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills and abilities. 

ADDITIONAL REOUIREMENTS: (Wastewater Treatment Only) Willingness and ability to complete the necessary studies to qualify for lowest level certificate prescribed for the treatment plant by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Applicants should send an application to jobs@bethlehem-pa.gov of City of Bethlehem, Human Resources, 10 E. Church St, Bethlehem, PA 18018. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.