Military Spouse Connection Jobs

Title

Machinist

Open Date

9/12/2024

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Bargaining / Non-Bargaining

Bargaining

Division

Public Works

Location

Utilities/Water Works/Olive Street

Reports To

Manager - Construction and Maintenance and Director of Distrubution

Schedule

Summer: M-Th 6am to 4pm / Winter: M-F 7am to 3pm. schedule may vary depending on departmental need.

Pay Rate

$20.91 per hour

Description

Pay Rate: $21.33 hr.

POSITION SUMMARY:Performs mechanical repairs and fabrication of materials for facilities, equipment, and water system maintenance. Receives and handles Water Works inventory materials. Assists Construction and Maintenance crews in all aspects of Water Works Distribution system repairs.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values and Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness and Safety

SCHEDULE:M-Th 6:00am-4:00 pm Summer, M-F 7:00am-3:00pm Winter, Schedule may vary based on departmental need.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Not applicable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repairs and maintains Water Works facility buildings and properties, including scheduling and assisting with contracted service repair providers.
• Repairs and maintains pumps, motors, saws, mowers and other gas, electric, pneumatic and hydraulic powered tools.
• Maintains equipment and buildings according to proper safety and OSHA requirements.
• Fabricates and constructs materials as required to maintain water distribution system.
• Performs welding for material fabrication and similar repairs.
• Handles purchasing of various tools, equipment and supplies.
• Operates motorized power and hand tools.
• Operates heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, skid loaders, and hydro-excavators.
• Plows snow for Water Works and city properties.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience performing welding and mechanical repair.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of mechanical and welding repair procedures.
• Knowledgeable in operating motorized power hand tools.
• Ability to work strenuously.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Work in adverse weather conditions

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION: Valid Drivers license required.

EQUIPMENT:Drill press, lathe, power saw, grinders, welders, and compressor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. he employee must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is done in a maintenance shop environment and outdoors in all weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, frequently works in wet and/or humid conditions, and is exposed to airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

Position Requirements

Required

Pre-employment Drug Screen

About the Organization

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