WSS Equipment Mechanic I (Full-Performance/Trainee)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services is seeking an Equipment Mechanic I to join the Water, Sewer & Streets Bureau. The employee performs mechanical, electrical, and related repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of small- to moderate-sized engines, large stationary equipment, and building systems. The role calls for strong mechanical knowledge, sound troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently across diverse equipment and systems. The employee may be hired at the Full Performance or Trainee level depending on qualifications. A trainee appointment has a training period of up to the equivalent of 12 months. By the end of that period, the employee must meet the experience, training, and proficiency requirements for the journey-level position to be appointed to it. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in a 24/7 operation. Core hours are generally 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional shift rotation based on departmental needs. The employee must be available for after-hours work and emergency call-backs, including snow removal and sanitary sewer overflow response.

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.
Be available for necessary shift work, after-hours work, and emergency call-backs.
Meet journey-level experience, training, and proficiency requirements by the end of the training period if hired at the trainee level.
Additional work-related certifications may be required within 12 months of hire, depending on assignment; examples include First Aid, CPR, and Confined Space Entry.

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 operation, performance, and safety.
Disassemble, repair, replace, adjust, and reassemble mechanical and electrical components.
Work during snow events and emergency operations, potentially on extended, overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts.
Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot snow melters and associated equipment during snow removal operations, including preventive and corrective maintenance of snow-melting equipment.
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 WSS operations.