Maintenance Mechanic II

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Dallas, TX

10d

About The Position

This position performs skilled maintenance work, including inspection, troubleshooting, and assisting in the repair of buildings, machines, vehicles, and various types of equipment, such as chemical equipment located at water/wastewater treatment plants or pump stations. An individual is expected to identify and remedy problems using independent judgment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in the field of industrial maintenance, vehicle repair and construction including specific experience in mechanical applications such as hydraulic, power transmission equipment, pump maintenance, pipe fitting, pneumatics, lubrication and shaft alignment techniques.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Must possess considerable knowledge of mechanics, plumbing, underground piping installations, light carpentry, fleet and vehicle repair, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Basic mathematical functions.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to comprehend and carry out written and oral instruction.
Ability to read operation and maintenance manuals, and safety related materials, schematics, blueprints and safety data sheets.
This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to this position.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment operation is a plus.
Commercial driver’s license preferred.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class C Water or Wastewater Operators Certificate of Competency as required (if applicable).
Water- Surface Water Treatment Operator “C” License (Required within 3 years of hire date, if applicable).

Responsibilities

Routinely performs preventative and corrective maintenance and repair to existing buildings, machinery and equipment. Work may be performed on process equipment such as large centrifugal pumps, mixing equipment, conveying systems and screening equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, raw water pumps, digester boilers, remote control valves and elevated storage tank equipment. Consistently demonstrates a working knowledge of area flows and process equipment.
Performs general maintenance to grounds including mowing, edging, weedeating, digging, and operation of related equipment. May perform general housekeeping and a wide variety of janitorial services as required / directed.
Performs industrial maintenance type duties such as rough carpentry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing and welding. May operate related equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, sewer cleaning trucks, crane trucks, and other industry related equipment.
Ability to read and understand system drawings and schematics with minimal supervision.
Responsible for maintaining thorough and complete process records and logs. Possesses knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively utilize computer applications and software, including but not limited to; Microsoft Office business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.), Geographic Information Systems (GIS) computerized maintenance management system or enterprise software, and SharePoint or other common cloud based file sharing services.
Observes all safety guidelines and security measures as established by Authority. Provides operational, technical and safety training to more junior maintenance mechanics.
Ability to convey and receive information in written and verbal forms to others. Maintains good communications with supervisors ,coworkers and other departments.
May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor.
May be required to participate in an emergency on call program.
Dependent on assignment may be required to use an Air Respirator/ SCBA.
Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant.
Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.