Maintenance Mechanic I

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Midlothian, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine skilled maintenance and assists with repairs to buildings, machinery, vehicles, and equipment—including chemical and process equipment at water/wastewater treatment plants or pumping stations. Work is performed under supervision. Employees in this position are classified as essential personnel and must report as scheduled during departmental or emergency situations, including extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. The position may require responding to emergencies after hours, participating in an emergency on-call program, and using an air respirator or SCBA depending on assignment. The position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management. It has no significant financial responsibilities, though the employee may order approved supplies, parts, or materials and prepare purchase requisitions and work orders for supervisor or manager approval.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Basic mathematical functions and computer skills.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to read operation and maintenance manuals, blueprints, and safety data sheets.
Must pass a physical and position-specific physical ability assessment.
Obtain a Water/Wastewater Treatment and Operator Competency License as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within one year, if applicable.
Obtain a Water—Surface Water Treatment Operator “C” License within three years of hire, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

One year of maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings, machinery, and equipment, including process equipment such as pumps, digester equipment, remote control valves, and elevated storage tank equipment.
Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, weed eating, and digging; perform housekeeping and janitorial services as required.
Assist with carpentry, painting, plumbing, groundskeeping, and welding work, using hand and power tools safely.
Use operation and maintenance manuals, technical publications, and manufacturers’ specifications when repairing equipment under supervision; assist with computer data entry as needed.
Maintain thorough and complete process records and logs, and develop skills using computer applications, maintenance management or enterprise software, and cloud-based file-sharing services.
Follow the Authority’s safety guidelines and security measures.
Maintain good communication with supervisors and coworkers.
Respond to emergency situations after hours as directed by a supervisor and participate in an emergency on-call program when required.
Use an air respirator or SCBA when required by assignment.
Assist with the safe handling and unloading of chemicals at the plant.
Report to work when scheduled during departmental and emergency situations as essential personnel.
May order approved cleaning supplies, equipment parts, building materials, or departmental equipment and prepare purchase requisitions and work orders for approval.