Maintenance Apprentice (Wastewater)

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Chattanooga Team. Chattanooga is a vibrant and growing community known as the "Scenic City" for its natural beauty and outdoor adventure. The City of Chattanooga's workforce is committed to making Chattanooga the best city in America. We offer careers with purpose, competitive compensation, work-life balance, exceptional wellness programs, and opportunities for growth. This position is the first level of a five-level wastewater plant maintenance series. The Maintenance Apprentice assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical systems, performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance, learns to diagnose and repair mechanical machinery related to wastewater operations, and assists with equipment disassembly and rebuilding.

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
Skill in communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with coworkers and the Public.

Nice To Haves

This is a career ladder position. This position will receive an automatic progression to Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 1 when the incumbent has achieved the required minimum qualifications and licenses/certifications for the next position in the series.

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.