Maintenance Apprentice (Wastewater)

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a Maintenance Apprentice for the Wastewater department. This is the first level of a five-level wastewater plant maintenance series. The role involves assisting in the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery and mechanical systems within wastewater operations. The apprentice will perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs under the guidance of a senior mechanic, learning to diagnose and repair equipment such as pumps, motors, gear reducers, and valves. The position also includes assisting with equipment rebuilding, troubleshooting mechanical systems, performing minor fabrication, and maintaining digester building equipment. This is a career ladder position with automatic progression to Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 1 upon meeting qualifications and obtaining necessary licenses/certifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to obtain mobile equipment certifications
Knowledge of safe work practices
Knowledge of basic plumbing principles
Knowledge of welding principles
Knowledge of heavy equipment operation principles
Skill in adhering to safe work practices
Skill in utilizing basic hand and power tools
Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with coworkers and the Public.

Responsibilities

Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical systems.
Performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs under the guidance of a senior mechanic.
Learns to diagnose and repair mechanical machinery, such as pumps, motors, gear reducers, and valves related to wastewater operations.
Assists with the disassembly and rebuilding of equipment, such as centrifuges.
Troubleshoots mechanical systems to identify and address problems.
Performs minor fabrication of parts as required.
Assists with the repair and maintenance of digester building equipment, cell gates, cell blowers, 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.