Wastewater Mechanic

Summary

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 and production pumps, valves, compressors, and fittings; wastewater treatment pumps, belt filter presses, polymer system, chlorine distribution equipment, gas digesters, belt conveyance, blowers, and other equipment.
• 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 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 equivalent with an additional three to five years of 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.

NPPA – Noncommercial Political License; WW‑C – Class C Water‑Waste License; WW‑D – Class D Water‑Waste License; ability to obtain Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within six months of hire.

Three to five years of experience operating and repairing pumps and valves of various sizes (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 related control and recording devices.
• Computerized water or wastewater maintenance systems applicable 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 (waste water treatment plant only).

• Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift.
• Push and pull objects 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 to operate a vehicle.