Journey Level Mechanic - Treatment Operations

The Journey Level Mechanic - Treatment is responsible for the intermediate level maintenance and complex repair of equipment and facilities. Position will support multiple facilities with varying processes, equipment and functional requirements.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves complex non-routine water or wastewater facility machinery, piping and equipment problems.
• Performs predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance duties.
• Develops and submits technical specifications for repair parts and equipment.
• Tracks and records information required in work order documents.
• Creates reports with and enters data into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and uses Microsoft Office.
• Performs advanced level diagnostic tests to resolve routine to complex problems.
• Repairs plant machinery and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, welding equipment, ladders, confined space equipment, PPE, squares, rules, micrometers, and other tools.
• Dismantles, constructs, fabricates, and assembles various components of facilities, industrial machinery or equipment.
• Performs confined space entries in hazardous environments.
• Participates in planning efforts such as safety committees, work planning groups, and special project teams.
• Coordinates with all organizational groups, crafts, and operational staff.
• Trains and mentors other employees.
• Leads work teams as required.
• Monitors mechanical equipment and makes functional adjustments.
• Cleans and lubricates machinery and equipment according to specifications.
• Furnishes mechanical recommendation when ordering new parts, machinery and equipment.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of other maintenance crafts.
• Promotes and practices a safe working environment.
• Applies intermediate to advanced principles of mechanical maintenance and industrial safety.
• Reads O & M manuals, as-built drawings, block maps, schematics, and construction plans.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship and public relations.
• May operate a forklift, powered vertical lifting equipment, utility truck, crane, combination unit, water tanker or other heavy equipment.
• Performs work in accordance with TCEQ, OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Evaluates construction drawings and makes recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Receives general supervision.
• Acts as a team leader.
• May refer highly complex issues to higher levels.

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
• Four years’ experience performing repairs and maintenance in the mechanical trade.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

• Class “C” Wastewater Treatment Operators License.

• Ability to apply intermediate to advanced math and measurement principles such as multiplication and division of decimals and fractions.
• Ability to apply intermediate computer skills and the ability to use a computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to complete required SAWS coordinated training after hire on Confined space, HAZMAT Awareness, Lock Out Tag Out, Supervising for Safety, Fit Testing, Electrical Safety, and other certifications as required.
• Ability to proficiently use materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in maintenance or repair of industrial facilities.
• Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds…