Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic

JOB OBJECTIVES: Incumbent is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of a wide variety of equipment used in conjunction within the Portage County Regional Sewer District. Incumbent will assist Wastewater Treatment Operators with their respective areas of responsibility. Incumbent may be utilized to operate any of the Wastewater Treatment Plants within the Regional Sewer District and perform other similar duties as needed to remain in compliance with all State and Federal Environmental Laws, Rules and Regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform or assist in the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement and cleaning of a wide variety of equipment used in conjunction within the Regional Sewer District.
• Troubleshoot, draw conclusions and take necessary actions for motors, valves, meters, compressors, generators, drive units, level control devices, lifting devices, bearings and seals, and other equipment used within the Regional Sewer District.
• Perform precision work diagnosing and repairing or replacing mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic issues within the Regional Sewer District.
• Proficient use of welders, cutting torches, drills, saws, alignment tools and a variety of other hand tools.
• Collect information by reading dials, multimeters, gauges, charts and recorders, and record information by means of electronic and hand-written data entry.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks of equipment and vehicles.
• Operate a motor vehicle as needed in performing all essential Treatment Plant Mechanic functions.
• Operate motorized heavy equipment including dump truck, track loaders, mini excavators, front end loaders, powered industrial truck (forklift), truck mounted crane, and tanker truck.
• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant manufacturer’s recommendations, policies and procedures.
• Perform the installation, maintenance, and repair or replacement of the Regional Sewer District equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Collect wastewater samples as required from the various Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities/waterways within the Regional Sewer District and deliver samples as directed to the appropriate testing laboratory.
• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries and complaints.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and abide by all health and safety procedures, rules and regulations adopted by the Portage County Water Resources Department.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs other job functions as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Equipment: Ability to use vehicles, various hand and power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, and wastewater sampling equipment.

Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Knowledge of Ohio and Federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of County and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of pump station and wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of chemical testing procedures.
• Knowledge of light, medium, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge, ability and skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and construction installation and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and safety procedures relevant to the maintenance of the Regional Sewer District System Equipment.
• Knowledge of System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and the ability to troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of working with electricity as well as electrical safety and lockout procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical manuals for maintaining equipment.
• Ability to keep good records of daily activities.
• Ability to work alone, cooperate with co-workers on group projects and effectively deal with the public.
• Ability to use basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Ability to understand oral and written communications.
• Ability to perform precision work, diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic problems.
• Ability to maintain electronic files on computer for accurate work records.
• Ability…