MAINTENANCE MECHANIC-WPCD

CITY OF WHEELING•Wheeling, WV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor, performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and construction of treatment plant and lift station equipment. This role involves a variety of tasks including repairing wastewater treatment and miscellaneous plant equipment, performing ongoing preventative maintenance, assembling and disassembling pumps, valves, and other equipment, replacing and installing parts, setting up new equipment, making necessary parts, performing general maintenance on fleet vehicles and heavy equipment, concrete work, pipe installation, general building maintenance, operating heavy equipment, and maintaining records of materials and labor.

Requirements

High School diploma and three (3) years maintenance mechanic experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and other characteristics may be substituted for the above qualifications.
Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, vehicles, and related equipment.
Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical and related principles.
Knowledge of the uses and capabilities of various tools and equipment.
Knowledge of occupational safety precautions.
Knowledge of general building, grounds maintenance and repair practices.
Skill in utilizing the necessary tools and methods for repair and maintenance.
Skill in troubleshooting and repairing water treatment equipment.
Skill in reading blueprints and schematics.
Skill in maintaining records.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, and the public.
Skill in the application of communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, subordinates, supervisor, and the public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
Skill in analyzing problems, identifying realistic, feasible solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and contributing to a consensus which can be implemented.

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain other certifications as determined by Federal, State, and Division requirements.

Responsibilities

Repairs wastewater treatment and miscellaneous plant equipment.
Provides on-going preventative maintenance plan to systems and facilities.
Assembles and disassembles pumps, valves, water traps, gear drive units and other equipment.
Replaces and installs new bearing seals, packing, sleeves, etc.
Sets up new equipment.
Makes necessary parts for maintaining old and implementing new systems.
Performs general maintenance and labor on fleet vehicles and heavy equipment.
Makes concrete forms, pour concrete, lay brick, and block.
Installs or replaces plastic and steel pipe and copper lines.
Performs general building maintenance and repair work.
Operates heavy equipment including backhoe, bobcat, sewer truck, crane, etc.
Maintains records of materials used and labor required.
Performs other duties as assigned.