Industrial Engine and Equipment Technician (Wastewater Mechanic I/II) - Environment Services

City of San Jose•San Jose, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of San José Environmental Services Department is hiring multiple full-time Industrial Engine and Equipment Technicians (Wastewater Mechanic I/II) for the Power and Air Team at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. The facility is located at 700 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, California. The Energy and Automation Division oversees energy production and distribution, process automation and control, and maintenance supporting the facility’s 24/7 operation. The position operates, maintains, and overhauls industrial mechanical and electrical equipment, including large stationary diesel- and spark-ignited engines, power generators, gas compressors, and gas storage equipment. Work schedules are based on operational needs and may involve rotating day, graveyard, weekend, holiday, and swing shifts, which typically change every three months. Standard schedule options include five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. The Wastewater Mechanic I/II classification is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 3. Annual salary ranges are $91,041.60–$110,656.00 for Wastewater Mechanic I and $100,755.20–$122,865.60 for Wastewater Mechanic II.

Requirements

Successful completion of high school, a General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or a California Proficiency Certificate.
For Wastewater Mechanic I: Two years of journey-level mechanic experience in hydraulics, wastewater treatment, a closely related industry, or in operating, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel and spark-ignited engines and/or power generators; alternatively, four years of experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics with wastewater equipment maintenance and repair at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant or Assistant Heavy Diesel Equipment Operator/Mechanic with the City of San José.
For Wastewater Mechanic I, completion of the Attendant Skills Knowledge and Evaluation (SKE) program and certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade I from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) may substitute for one year of qualifying experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics.
For Wastewater Mechanic II: Two years of journey-level mechanic experience in hydraulics, wastewater treatment, a closely related industry, or in operating, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel and spark-ignited engines and/or power generators; alternatively, four years of experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics with wastewater equipment maintenance and repair at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant with the City of San José.
For Wastewater Mechanic II, an alternate qualification is completion of the Attendant SKE program, CWEA Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade I certification, three years of qualifying experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics, and CWEA Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade II certification. Two years of experience as a Wastewater Mechanic I may substitute for the Grade II certification.
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to move within work areas, including sitting, walking, standing on various surfaces, turning, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements.
Ability to identify problems or hazards, work in confined spaces and around machines, and climb and descend ladders.
Ability to work amid unpredictable conditions, including loud noise, hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather, road hazards, vibration, confined workspaces, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances, fumes, dust, and air contaminants.
Successful completion of a pre-employment respiratory physical exam.
Demonstrated job expertise, including knowledge of applicable technical practices, City and departmental procedures and policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with maintenance procedures for large-bore, medium-speed engines, valves, gearboxes, pumps, and air compressors.
Knowledge of mechanical principles, pneumatics, hydraulics, and equipment found in wastewater or similar heavy industrial facilities.
Knowledge of diesel fuels and lubricants used in heavy-duty power plant operation.
Completion of technical trade school in the mechanical field.
Specialized certifications such as backflow preventer installation and maintenance, welding, confined space entry, power plant, or hazardous material handling.
Knowledge of modern control systems.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Experience with common business computer applications, including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel.
Strong mechanical, problem-solving, teamwork, customer service, communication, flexibility, initiative, and reliability skills.