Water​/Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I with the Water and Sewer department. The employee performs intermediate skilled mechanical tasks in the maintenance and repair of water treatment and wastewater treatment plants and pumping facilities; does related work as required. This is skilled work in the installation repair, general and preventive maintenance of plant equipment, machinery and facilities at the municipal water or wastewater treatment plants or pumping stations.

Work involves responsibilities for participating in the maintenance and repair of equipment, machinery and related appurtenances at the water or wastewater pumping and treatment plants. Maintenance work is performed under the immediate supervision of an employee of a higher classification. Assignments are determined by breakdown of machinery and equipment; however, routine work is performed with little direct supervision. Technical assistance is readily available for help on unusual or difficult problems.

The work is reviewed through inspections and by observations of results.

• performs preventive maintenance on utility booster stations, reservoirs, pressure valves and related equipment;
• installs, operates, maintains and repairs mechanical equipment at the wastewater, water treatment, pumping stations and reservoirs;
• pulls deep well pumps, repairs and reinstalls them, repairs all types of centrifugal water pumps, installs bearings and shafts in electrical motors, repairs air compressors and packs valves;
• renews bearing seals and installs air lines;
• assists in the maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment such as pumps, and chemical feeders, and installs and replaces new gauges and pressure switches on panels when necessary;
• inspects pumping stations as required for proper operation and repair as needed;
• troubleshoot electric motor controls;
• must be able to mow and run a weed eater;
• paints facilities and equipment as required;
• performs related tasks as required.

Self-motivated with a general knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials used in maintenance, repair and installation work on pumping and treatment plants; general knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair work; general working knowledge of mechanical and electrical principles of equipment and machinery used in pumping and treatment of water or wastewater;

ability to interpret and work from sketches, plans and diagrams; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees; skill in the use and care of tools and equipment necessary to perform various mechanical and electrical repair tasks.

Completion of high school or its equivalent and some experience in maintenance of water and sewer equipment or equivalent., or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform in this position. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required.

Salary: $20.70 per hour