Plant Mechanic - Wastewater

Overview

Plant Mechanic - Wastewater role at City of Burlington, Vermont.

This position is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance at any of the three wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. Also responsible for performing all general tasks involved in maintaining division operations and property.

Union Affiliation:
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Pay Grade 17: $31.54 - $35.17 per hour. Remote Tier 1:
Zero (0) days remote per week.

• Assist Chief Operator in maintaining wastewater treatment plant, conventional activated sludge, anaerobic digesters, chemical precipitation, biological nutrient removal, and storm water treatment.
• Maintain onsite stormwater treatment facility.
• Monitor and record data from wastewater equipment.
• Operate and perform light maintenance on small equipment.
• Operate pumps, valves, gates, engines and other machinery and equipment while performing maintenance.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment including pump rebuilding, motor maintenance, lubrication, inspection equipment use, cleaning equipment, and calibration of chemical feed pumps and controls.
• Diagnose abnormalities in complex controls, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) interface and interlocked control schemes.
• Fill out daily operating sheets, preventative maintenance logs, safety and training logs, and inspection logs.
• Follow written safety compliance procedures including Lockout/Tagout and Permit Confined Space entry.
• Compliance with NFPA 70E.
• Observe, report and assist with maintenance or correction of abnormal conditions within mechanical processes, including safe working conditions.
• Perform building and grounds custodial duties.
• Participate in formalized training courses for fulfillment of state, federal or job requirements.
• Ability to be on call as required.
• Response to emergencies on weekends/evenings expected.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience directly working in a preventative and/or corrective maintenance role; equivalent education, training, and experience may apply.
• Preferred qualifications include one or more of the following:
• Three (3) years working in a wastewater plant or other industrial setting, performing preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician.
• Completion of mechanical or electrical program at a two-year technical college and 1 year experience in a wastewater plant performing preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Three (3) years directly working with pumps, motors, gear boxes, etc.
• Ability to obtain a Grade 1 DM Wastewater certification for the State of Vermont within two years from date of hire (higher grades encouraged).
• Previous experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs) preferred.
• Ability to obtain Forklift Operator certification.
• Demonstrated ability to perform physical aspects of the position.
• Valid Vermont State Driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain and evaluate simple records and to interpret blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with other staff members.
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out written, oral and diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to diagnose complex abnormalities in mechanical and electrical systems, including chemical dosing pumps and controls.
• Ability to perform ordinary arithmetic calculations involving decimals and fractions.
• Satisfactory completion of training courses in mechanical/electrical maintenance fields required.
• Regular attendance is necessary and essential to meeting job expectations.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity. The City of Burlington is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the population we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

We actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity.

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