Maintenance Mechanic

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$23.01/hr - $27.26/hr

Works with skilled mechanic performing preventative maintenance and repairs to all water and wastewater treatment equipment. This includes but is not limited to tanks, pumps, motors, boilers, compressors, generators, conveyors, presses, hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, actuators, exhaust fans, etc.

• Follow safety guidelines as outlined by OSHA, including Lock-out/Tag-out, Confined space entry, Fall Protection, Hazardous Conditions, Chemical Exposure.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment at two Wastewater treatment plants, one water treatment plant, all lift stations and water distribution sites throughout Bibb county.
• Must comply with regulatory agency permits and guidelines.
• Completes installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Identify and repair problematic parts of machines/equipment by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts as needed.
• Equipment can include but not limited to:
  • Boilers
  • Conveyors
  • Pumps (centrifugal, vertical turbines, rotary lobe, progressive cavity, etc.)
  • Rotary Presses
  • Valves (Plug, butterfly, gate, ball, etc.)
  • Compressors (electric and gas)
  • Blowers (centrifugal, rotary lobe)
  • Generators
  • Mixers
  • All other equipment related to water and wastewater treatment
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify potential issues.
• Able to use maintenance equipment such as:
  • Overhead crane
  • Boom truck (15 and 30 ton capacities)
    • Must have ability to obtain CDL within 24 months.
    • Will be trained in the operation, signaling and rigging of this equipment.
  • Forklift
  • Portable compressor
  • Generators
  • Bypass pumps
• Ability to use wide range of tools from basic hand tools to precise measuring tools including:
  • Laser alignment (Training provided)
  • Smart Checker diagnostic tool (Training provided)
  • Load bank tester (Training provided)
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
  • Power tools
  • Cutting torch
  • Welder
  • Hand tools (wrenches, hammers, torque wrench, etc.)
• Perform electrical checks and be able to isolate and disconnect/reconnect power to motors and components.
• Ability to utilize computers, including programs such as:
  • Cityworks (maintenance record software)
  • Microsoft Office (email)
  • Access server for manuals, photos, job descriptions, forms
  • Monitors SCADA system daily for proper operation of water/wastewater systems
• Ability to read drawings:
  • Civil, Pipe, Structure, Mechanical and Electrical drawings.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate maintenance work.
• Read/follow equipment instructions, drawings and complete maintenance records.
• Must be available to take on-call duties.
• Must be able to work alone and with little supervision.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Candidates selected must obtain either a Class III Wastewater Treatment, Distribution, or Collections system license within two years of employment.

• Frequent walking.
• Ability to carry 50 pounds or more.
• Frequent standing, stooping, and occasionally sitting, crawling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
• May occasionally require climbing and may involve traveling over various terrain.
• Ability to grasp and hold.

• Position requires some exposure to working outside, insect bites/stings, poisonous plants, and possibly reptiles.
• Frequent exposure to dry conditions, high and low humidity, wetness, and inclement weather.
• Exposure to dust, outside work, sunburn, and moving objects (such as heavy equipment or road traffic).
• Occasional exposure to working over water, working at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Exposure to chemicals includes, but is not limited to:
• Gasoline Diesel Fuel
• Motor Oil Hydraulic Oil
• Natural Gas Exhaust fumes
• Insecticides Chlorine
• Asphalt/Tar Liquid Lime

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