Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 1

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 1. This role is crucial for maintaining the city's infrastructure, specifically within the Wastewater - Plant Maintenance department. The Industrial Mechanic 1 is the second level of a five-level wastewater plant maintenance series, responsible for proficiently performing duties related to mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery essential for wastewater treatment plant operations. The City of Chattanooga is committed to public service, innovation, and providing a high quality of life for its residents, offering competitive compensation, work-life balance, and growth opportunities.

Requirements

High School or GED
Three (3) years of any combination or relevant education, experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Examples of experience include machinery and equipment maintenance in an industrial, wastewater or water plant setting.
A valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to obtain a Forklift Certification.
Knowledge of safe work practices
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment principles
Knowledge of basic plumbing principles
Knowledge of maintenance requirements for plant mechanical and electrical systems
Knowledge of automated equipment operation and maintenance
Knowledge of welding principles and practices
Knowledge of applicable tools and equipment utilized in the trade
Knowledge of heavy equipment operation principles
Skill in diagnosing and repairing mechanical plant systems, equipment, and machinery
Skill in implementing preventative maintenance on applicable systems, equipment, and machinery
Skill in utilizing tools and equipment of the trade
Skill in adhering to safe work practices
Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, plans, technical manuals, and specifications
Skill in operating welding and fabricating parts
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Proficiently performs the duties and responsibilities typically assigned to an Industrial Mechanic Assistant.
Demonstrates efficiency and safety in the performance of job duties and usage of equipment.
Monitors mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning and to diagnose potential problems; troubleshoots and repairs machinery related to wastewater treatment plant operations.
Diagnoses and repairs lift station pumps, motors, sump pumps, valves, and gate valves; performs minor fabrication of parts and pump pulling as required.
Diagnoses and repairs mechanical machinery as master pump stations, including pumps, motors, gear reducers, valves, and rake bar systems.
Inspects and repairs digester building and related equipment, including positive displacement pumps, gas burners, automatic gas drain valves, boiler systems, and odor control systems.
Disassembles and rebuilds centrifuges, including removing and replacing bearings, seals, and ceramic wear rings; performs preventative maintenance on residential grinder pump stations.
Replaces rake bar systems.
Shuts down and performs major overhauls of oxygen generation plant equipment and machinery.
Inspects and repairs cell gates, cell blowers, hydraulic valves, and water lines.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.