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To operate, control, repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery, and mechanical equipment used to process water treatment residuals using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring and testing instruments.

  • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
  • Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
  • Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
  • Repairs or replaces defective parts, using hand and power tools.
  • Starts devices to test their performance.
  • Lubricates and cleans parts and equipment.
  • May set up and operate drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools to make repairs or repair parts.
  • Acquire materials for repairs to machinery or to maintain orderly flow of materials and processes.
  • Repair, install, and perform preventive testing of electrical equipment.
  • Repair, install, and perform preventive testing of process control equipment.
  • Maintain records, drawings, and reports within area of responsibility.
  • Perform treatment plant operator duties.
  • Operate and maintain sludge dewatering equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Contact Jessica Cohen for questions/concerns at Jessica.Cohen@amwater.com
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