Pumping Technician ( AFSCE / Union )

JobID: 1342

Position Type:
Public Works/Pumping Technician

Date Posted:
3/3/2026

Location:
Water Plant

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This is advanced, skilled, master-level mechanic work installing, maintaining, rebuilding, and repairing a wide variety of water treatment plant equipment, pumps, instruments, and systems. Work involves repairing, maintaining, rebuilding, installing, and servicing equipment such as compressors, pumps, motors, valves, chemical feeders, chlorinators, filters, refrigeration equipment, instrument panels, and electrical equipment, following blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals, using hand tools, welding equipment, and testing instruments associated with water plant operations. Work includes performing all the essential functions of a Water Plant Operator. Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher-level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement. Safety equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, reflective vest, gloves, steel-toed shoes, SCBA, respirator and other protective equipment is worn.

Minimum Requirements of Work:

Physical Requirements of Work:

Ability to transfer, transport, and manipulate parts for assembly.

Ability to stand for long periods of time and climb under, around, pumps, motors, and other equipment and work in confined spaces.

Ability to work in cold, damp locations for extended periods of time.

Ability to hear, see and converse about machinery problems.

Frequent exposure to dangerous equipment works situations, loud noise levels, chemicals, poor lighting, fumes, humidity, dust, gases, and odors.

Ability to operate calibration equipment, test equipment, welders, oxy-acetylene equipment, drills, grinder, pipe bender, pipe threader, lathe, scoring machine, hand tools and other equipment necessary for performing essential functions.

Supervision:

Work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisor. Considerable latitude is provided for correct diagnosis and assessment of repair work methods and requirements. Work assignments are given through work orders, verbal instructions, or identification of required repair, with the employee responsible for completing the work according to city work rules and safety regulations. Work is evaluated for the safe and skilled operation of equipment, quality of tasks, adherence to work rules, and performance in accordance with classification standard. Employees may serve as lead workers over Water Plant Operators, relief Operators, and Water Workers I and II.

Public Contact:

The employee has regular contact with other City employees regarding maintenance and repairs, as well as occasional contact with the public regarding complaints.

SELECTION METHOD TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST

Structured Oral Interview