Water And Fuel Distribution System Mechanic

Air Force District of Washington•Andrews AFB, MD

10d

About The Position

The Water and Fuel Distribution System Mechanic maintains, inspects, installs, repairs, replaces, and modifies fuel storage and distribution systems, water utility systems, backflow prevention devices, and fire suppression systems. The mechanic independently installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains utility, supply, and disposal systems and related equipment, including sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, water closets, tubs, showers, backflow prevention devices, and fire suppression and sprinkler systems. Work includes planning installations to ensure proper slope, flow, drainage, sanitary operation, and prevention of backflow, vacuum, or airlock conditions. The position performs all phases of liquid-fuel system and component maintenance, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification. Duties include working on pumps, valves, pilot control systems, tank gauges and vents, filter separators, fuel flow meters, hydrant outlets, differential pressure gauges, and truck loading and fill connections. Modifications must follow applicable manuals, technical publications, and manufacturer specifications. The mechanic inspects and tests fuel receiving, storage, and distribution facilities, including checking tanks for ventilation, corrosion, leakage, contamination, sludge, and proper operation of associated equipment. The employee follows safety practices and procedures, uses required protective equipment and clothing, and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Respirator use may be required. The employee also polices grounds, buildings, mechanical rooms, and pits in accordance with fire prevention and security directives. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, in varied weather and potentially hazardous or confined conditions, with substantial physical demands.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Meet the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C quality-level experience requirements for the work; applicants must meet the screen-out element and demonstrate the knowledge and skill to perform the duties without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of water and fuel distribution and storage systems.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, operation, and repair, including system routing, placement, slant, slope, and fall.
Skill in installing, modifying, and repairing utility, supply, sewage disposal, and fuel distribution systems and equipment without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of physical properties and hazards associated with petroleum fuels and/or raw sewage systems.
Skill in using and maintaining tools and equipment such as rules, levels, plumb bobs, dividers, gauges, meters, drain-cleaning devices, hydrostatic pumps, and torches.
Ability to analyze deficiencies and diagnose malfunctions in components such as automatic control valves, backflow devices, and flow meters.
Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling, stooping, standing, arm movement, and climbing; work in awkward or cramped spaces; and lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting using assistance or equipment.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and to enter bulk storage tanks through manholes 24 inches in diameter, as required.
May be required to work shifts or outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
May be required to be certified in respirator use and to wear a full-face supplied-air or half-face filter respirator.
May be required to drive a motor vehicle and hold an appropriate valid driver’s license.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.

Responsibilities

Install, modify, repair, and maintain utility, supply, sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution and disposal systems and equipment.
Plan installations to ensure proper slope, flow, drainage, and sanitary operating conditions and to prevent backflow, vacuum, or airlock conditions.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications on liquid fuel systems and components.
Remove, install, repair, and troubleshoot fuel-system components, including pumps, valves, pilot controls, tank gauges and vents, filter separators, fuel flow meters, hydrant outlets, pressure gauges, and truck loading and fill connections.
Modify systems in accordance with applicable manuals, technical publications, and manufacturer specifications.
Inspect and test fuel receiving, storage, and distribution facilities and perform preventive maintenance on fuel systems and components.
Inspect fuel tanks and vents for ventilation and check tanks and related equipment for corrosion, leakage, contamination, sludge, and proper operation.
Follow safety practices, use required protective equipment and clothing, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Police grounds, buildings, mechanical rooms, and pits in accordance with fire prevention and security directives.