Industrial Maintenance Technician II (Maintenance Mechanic)

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled maintenance, fabrication, overhaul and repair of mechanical equipment located within a water, wastewater, pump stations, lift stations and treatment facilities as a fully competent plant maintenance mechanic, working independently in diagnosing problems and facilitating repairs. This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Three years of experience in industrial maintenance preferably in a water and/or wastewater treatment facility
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license
Must obtain a State of Georgia CDL Class B License within six months of employment

Responsibilities

Reviews system designs, specifications, and products, attends pre-construction meetings, and recommends changes in water/wastewater facilities mechanical systems.
Troubleshoots problems and recommends corrective actions based on skilled knowledge of mechanical repair practices.
Performs preventative maintenance and corrective repair work on water/wastewater facilities and equipment.
Fabricates and machines repair parts for equipment.
Welds steel, brass and aluminum.
Operates lathes, mill/drill presses, welders and various other metal working power and hand tools.
Locates leaks and detects defects in water/wastewater equipment and machinery according to established plans and standards.
Monitors, reviews and validates work practices for quality control of processes and to ensure adherence to safety standards.
Monitors and trains entry level crew members on safety methods and standards.
Inputs and gathers data from Supervisory Control Data Acquisition system (SCADA) and runs reports as necessary.