Waste Water System Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Inspects, repairs, and maintains the equipment and facilities associated with water or wastewater system.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspect stationary equipment such as Water Treatment pumps, valves, compressors, and fittings;
  Wastewater Treatment pumps, belt filter presses, polymer system, chlorine distribution equipment, gas digesters, belt conveyance, blowers, and other equipment including pumps, valves, compressors, and fittings.
• Clean and maintain appearances of buildings, structures, and equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and replace chlorinators and ammoniators (Water Treatment) as needed.
• Perform general welding, electrical, and pipeline work.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Lead, train, and evaluate assistants.
• Serve as a mechanic on "Call Duty" on a fixed or rotating schedule.
• Estimate supplies, materials, and maintenance requirements for outside purchases or contract work. Purchase supplies and other work‑related items as approved with City credit card.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years experience operating and repairing large stationary equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

• Valid Current Driver's License
• Physical Exam Required; requires employee to be clean‑shaven.
• Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening.
• Water Treatment Plant: NPPA-Noncommercial Political; WW-C Class C Wastewater License; WW-D Class D Wastewater License;
  Ability to obtain Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within 6 months of hire.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant: Three to five years experience operating and repairing pumps and valves of four, six, eight, twelve, eighteen, and twenty four inches; also operating and repairing blowers, gas compressors, belt presses, belt conveyance, polymer mixing systems, and other wastewater plant equipment.
• Knowledge of:
  • Operating and maintenance practices of the related control and recording devices.
  • Computerized water or wastewater maintenance systems that apply to the specific facility.
• Ability to:
  • Diagnose failures in specialized water system control devices.
  • Work independently.
  • Maintain accurate records.
  • Work in confined spaces using proper safety equipment, including self‑contained breathing equipment.
  • Communicate effectively with others.
  • Estimate material and supply needs.
  • Use troubleshooting methods.
  • Read blueprints and plans.
  • Operate forklift and front‑end loader (Water Waste Treatment Plant only).
• Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently lift and carry and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
  • Frequently stand and walk during the shift.
  • Push and pull objects in order to remove pump covers.
  • Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
  • Place arms above, at, or below shoulder height.
  • Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.