Mechanic , or ; level

Mechanic 1, 2, 3, or 4 (with 1 being the highest level)

About the Organization Join the team at Rivanna Authorities for a valuable career in public service. We are guided by our Mission & Values. We constantly strive to improve essential services in the County of Albemarle and the City of Charlottesville.
Mission:
Our knowledgeable and professional team serves the Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA community by providing high-quality water and wastewater treatment, refuse, and recycling services in a financially responsible and sustainable manner.
Rivanna Authorities consists of two entities:
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) and Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA). Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) is an independent public agency and wholesale water provider. We provide wholesale water supply, water treatment, and wastewater interception and treatment for the City & Albemarle County. Rivanna Solid Waste Authority (RSWA) provides recycling, solid waste, and household hazardous waste disposal services to City & Albemarle County residents from our facilities at Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling, McIntire Recycling, and the Paper Sort Facility on Meade Avenue.
Vision:
To serve the community as a recognized leader in environmental stewardship by providing exceptional water and solid waste services.
Values:
The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority and Rivanna Solid Waste Authority are committed to the following values:
Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, & Quality

Description

Job Summaries: Mechanic 1, 2, 3, or 4 (with 1 being the highest level). Level and compensation to commensurate with experience and training.

• Perform difficult mechanical electrical repairs, installation, and replacement of equipment and systems. Instruct, coach, & mentor mechanics on difficult repairs and troubleshooting procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair, engineer, build, and install VFDs, soft starters, motor starters, and all types of electrical control panels; electric valve actuators;
• Perform and instruct advanced level mechanical and/or electrical repairs, replacement and overhaul of equipment and systems;
• Perform basic and advanced plumbing; basic welding; electrical tasks; rigging; carpentry;
• Installs and maintains industrial drive components;
• Operate heavy equipment including skid steer loaders, back hoes, mini excavators, excavators, forklifts, and dump trucks;
• Perform on-call responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in performance of their duties to gain knowledge and experience in mechanical and electrical procedures and applications and location, inspection and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances, including field measurements.
• Assist mechanics in the repair and replacement of an infrastructure water distribution and wastewater collection system
• Assist in all aspects of basic pump or pipeline repair, equipment repair, installation replacement, and preventive maintenance; valve exercising, valve flushing, clean up response,
• Perform basic plumbing tasks; basic welding tasks; basic electrical tasks; basic carpentry tasks;
• Operate equipment and machinery in a safe and effective manner
• Maintaining and cleaning vehicles and equipment
• Snow removal, brush clearing, and landscaping duties as needed
• Performs tasks with a team-oriented attitude

Location Moores Creek Advanced Water Resource Recovery Facility

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

EOE Statement Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Rivanna Authorities, where employment is based upon personal capabilities, and qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth,…