Maintenance Mechanic

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

Responsibilities Follow safety guidelines as outlined by OSHA. Included but not limited to:

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, but not limited to:

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 to include, but not limit:

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 use of 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

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent

Valid Georgia Driver’s License with a safe driving record.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Physical Requirements:

Frequent walking, standing, stooping.

Ability to carry 50 to 80 pounds or more. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Occasionally sitting, crawling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.

Physical strength and endurance to perform manual labor for extended periods, possibly under adverse weather or working conditions.

It may occasionally require climbing and may involve traveling over various terrains.

Ability to grasp and hold.

Environmental

Working Conditions:

The 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 or working osure 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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