Posting number: 7B11-20261109-28-00
Department: PWD Water
Job classification: Water Main Equipment Mechanic
Posting type: Department Only Promotional
Categories: Water Agency, Maintenance
This is semi-skilled work in the maintenance and operation of a variety of specialized pieces of equipment used in tapping and cutting water mains. An employee in this class provides specialized water main equipment support to the maintenance and repair field crews requiring water main tapping and cutting operations or the connection and/or operation of large pumps. Work includes the provision of preventive maintenance repair to various power driven water main tapping and pipe cutting equipment, blowers, pumps, generators, and responsibility for issuing and maintaining written and physical inventory or spare and replacement specialized water distribution equipment pieces. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative supervisor.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
Michael McCool
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: michael.mccool@phila.gov
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Water Department will be established as a result of this examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
This examination will be scheduled for December 17, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.
Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.
If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact the Michael McCool at michael.mccool@phila.gov, and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.
Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.
An Eligible List will be established the week of December 28, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review.
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.
High School/GED
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.
Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Water Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
AND
Education equivalent to the completion of the eighth school grade.
AND
Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of machines and mechanical devices, one year of which has been above the helper level working with tapping machines and saws used for cutting large diameter pipe.
OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Water Main Equipment Mechanic.
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