WSS Equipment Mechanic I (Full-Performance/Trainee)

Arlington County Government•Arlington, VA

11d•$61,568 - $94,016•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services’ Water, Sewer & Streets Bureau is hiring an Equipment Mechanic I at either the full-performance or trainee level, depending on qualifications. The position performs mechanical, electrical, and related repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of small- to moderate-sized engines, large stationary equipment, and building systems. It calls for strong mechanical knowledge, sound troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently across diverse equipment and systems. The position supports a 24/7 operation. Core hours are generally 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but employees may be subject to shift rotation and must be available for after-hours work and emergency call-backs. Snow events and other emergency operations may require extended, overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts. The work takes place indoors and outdoors and involves physical effort and exposure to common mechanical and environmental hazards. The employee must have a valid driver’s license and maintain it, or have the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation to carry out assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite. Additional work-related certifications may be required within 12 months of hire, depending on assignment. A trainee will have a training period of no longer than the equivalent of 12 months and must meet the experience, training, and proficiency requirements for the journey-level position by the end of that period.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and/or specialized technical training.
Full-performance level: at least 18 months of experience performing mechanical repair and maintenance on similar equipment.
Trainee level: at least 6 months of experience performing mechanical repair and maintenance on similar equipment.
Experience using an automated records system.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, or have the ability and willingness to use alternative transportation to perform assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
Depending on assignment, obtain additional work-related certifications within 12 months of hire; possible certifications include First Aid and CPR and Confined Space Entry.
For the trainee level, meet the journey-level position’s experience, training, and proficiency requirements by the end of a training period lasting no longer than the equivalent of 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Specialized technical training and/or experience in construction, utility operations, or technical areas related to water, sewer, streets, or other public works operations.
Experience troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, and repairing large stationary equipment, engines, pumps, or related mechanical systems.
Experience operating and maintaining snow removal or snow melting equipment.
Experience working during snow events, emergency operations, or other weather-related operational responses.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and operational problems with equipment and systems and determine appropriate repair, adjustment, replacement, and maintenance techniques.
Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on engines, equipment, machinery, and building systems.
Inspect equipment for worn, damaged, or malfunctioning components and test equipment after repairs to verify proper operation, performance, and safety.
Disassemble, repair, replace, adjust, and reassemble mechanical and electrical components.
Work during snow events and emergency operations, which may involve extended, overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts.
Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot snow melters and associated equipment during snow removal operations; perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure reliable operation during winter weather events.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, maintenance activities, and parts used in the County’s Cartegraph asset management system.
Follow established safety procedures, applicable standards, and departmental policies, and collaborate with maintenance and operations staff to support reliable WSS operations.