Maintenance Mechanic II

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Performs skilled maintenance work, inspection, troubleshooting, and assists with repairs to buildings, machines, vehicles, and equipment, including chemical equipment at water/wastewater treatment plants or pump stations. The mechanic is expected to identify and remedy problems using independent judgment and has a working knowledge of area flows and process equipment. The position regularly leads junior maintenance mechanics and may provide operational, technical, and safety training. The role includes preventive and corrective maintenance of buildings, machinery, and process equipment; grounds maintenance and janitorial work; and industrial maintenance duties such as rough carpentry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing, and welding. The mechanic maintains process records and logs, follows safety and security measures, communicates with supervisors and coworkers, and uses computer applications and maintenance or enterprise systems. The position may involve emergency response, participation in an on-call program, respirator/SCBA use depending on assignment, and safe handling and unloading of plant chemicals. Employees in this position are essential personnel and must report as scheduled during departmental or emergency situations, including extended periods of inclement weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in industrial maintenance, vehicle repair, and construction, including mechanical applications such as hydraulics, power transmission equipment, pump maintenance, pipefitting, pneumatics, lubrication, and shaft alignment techniques.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Water–Surface Water Treatment Operator “C” License within three years of hire date, if applicable.
Considerable knowledge of mechanics, plumbing, underground piping installations, light carpentry, fleet and vehicle repair, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Basic mathematical and computer skills.
Ability to comprehend and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to read operation and maintenance manuals, safety-related materials, schematics, blueprints, and safety data sheets.
Ability to read and understand system drawings and schematics with minimal supervision.
Must pass a physical and a position-specific physical ability assessment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’s license preferred.
Heavy equipment operation experience is a plus.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class C Water or Wastewater Operators Certificate of Competency, as required if applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on buildings, machinery, and equipment, including pumps, mixing and conveying equipment, screening equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, boilers, valves, and storage tank equipment.
Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, weed trimming, and digging; perform housekeeping and janitorial services as required.
Perform industrial maintenance duties such as rough carpentry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing, and welding.
Operate related equipment, which may include forklifts, backhoes, sewer-cleaning trucks, and crane trucks.
Read and understand system drawings and schematics with minimal supervision.
Maintain thorough and complete process records and logs, using relevant computer applications and software.
Follow established safety guidelines and security measures and provide operational, technical, and safety training to junior maintenance mechanics.
Communicate and exchange information in written and verbal forms with supervisors, coworkers, and other departments.
Respond to emergency situations, including after-hours situations, as directed by a supervisor; participate in an emergency on-call program if required.
Use an air respirator or SCBA when required by assignment.
Assist with the safe handling and unloading of chemicals at the plant.
Regularly lead the work of junior maintenance mechanics.
Order cleaning supplies, parts, building materials, or departmental equipment as approved; create purchase requisitions and work orders for supervisor or manager approval.
Report to work when scheduled during departmental and emergency situations as essential personnel.