Industrial Maintenance Technician III (Maintenance Mechanic)

DeKalb County•Stone Mountain, GA

1d•$24 - $39

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled maintenance, fabrication, overhaul and repair of mechanical equipment located within water or wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and lift stations. 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
Completion of a training program or apprenticeship in the mechanical or electrical trades
Four years of experience in the repair of water and wastewater treatment plant machinery, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
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

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers
Confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities
Organizes tasks to complete assigned work
Monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work
Confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise
Assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment
Assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems, and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
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 crew members on safety methods and standards.
Inputs and gathers data from Supervisory Control Data Acquisition system (SCADA) and runs reports as necessary.