Mechanic - Industrial

North Texas Municipal Water District•Wylie, TX

43d•$26 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Mechanic performs skilled preventive and corrective maintenance in an industrial setting. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining water and wastewater treatment and production equipment, including ozone generators, chemical equipment, air compressors, valves, piping, motors, pumps, and rotating assemblies. The mechanic helps keep equipment operating efficiently, coordinates with operations personnel, orders parts, and may assist other departments with emergency repairs or routine maintenance. The position also includes following safety procedures, maintaining required training, and potentially training assistants and new hires.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience maintaining mechanical equipment similar to equipment used in the water or wastewater treatment industry.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings.
Ability to explain repair and maintenance procedures clearly to subordinates.
Ability to understand, carry out, and administer written and oral instructions.
Ability to become proficient with the District Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Ability to read operations and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and safety data sheets.
Considerable knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to develop some knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems to identify when troubleshooting requires specialized staff.
Ability to drive a District vehicle for business and maintain a current, valid, vehicle-appropriate driver’s license.
Ability to perform continuous physical exertion, often strenuous, including lifting or pushing/pulling 50 pounds daily and up to 100 pounds weekly.

Nice To Haves

TCEQ Water or Wastewater license.

Responsibilities

Maintain water and wastewater treatment, purification, and production equipment, and perform mechanical repairs to keep it operating efficiently.
Maintain pumps, motors, pipes, actuators, and valves using repair and maintenance skills.
Order and purchase parts needed for prompt repair and maintenance of District assets.
Coordinate with water and wastewater operations personnel to ensure critical equipment is operational.
Assist other departments with emergency repairs or routine maintenance when requested.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks specified in equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
Perform routine repair and preventive maintenance on other equipment as directed.
Follow safe work practices, including proper use of safety equipment and procedures for confined-space entry and lockout/tagout.
Work a regular twelve-hour shift schedule when assigned to a shift location, or participate in rotational on-call coverage when not assigned to a shift location; work overtime when needed.
Train assistants and new hires in safe work methods and equipment troubleshooting when asked.
Attend required safety training and ensure subordinate staff attend and remain current on safety practices.
Maintain and promote safe work practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.