Water Reclamation Facility Industrial Mechanic - North Cary

Town of Cary•Cary, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Cary is recruiting a Mechanic/Operator I for its North Cary Water Reclamation Facility. This is primarily a mechanic position focused on maintaining and repairing facility equipment and systems, with treatment plant operator duties performed on a fill-in basis when needed. The role performs technical and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the water reclamation facility and contributes to the Town’s environmental stewardship and protection of public health. Employees primarily assigned to maintenance work a normal 8-hour shift, with occasional callback and stand-by duties for emergency maintenance and operational issues. Employees primarily assigned to operations work 12-hour shifts. This vacancy is a mechanic position, not an operator position. The position works under the regular supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. Facility positions are critical positions, so employees must report during adverse weather or other emergencies to maintain equipment or assist with Town operations. Employees must live within 50 miles of the facility and be able to respond within one hour when fulfilling callback or stand-by duties. Water Reclamation Facility positions are part of an established career ladder program. Eligible employees who demonstrate increasing knowledge, skills, and abilities may advance; depending on career-ladder attainment, an employee may have lead-worker duties over other plant personnel. The anticipated hiring range is $56,867.20–$66,185.60, with potentially higher starting pay for applicants with relevant certifications and experience.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain a Grade I Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification from the State of North Carolina within one year of hire.
Practical working experience with Microsoft applications, including typing.
Must live within 50 miles of the facility and be able to respond to the facility within one hour when fulfilling callback or stand-by duties.
Thorough knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems associated with an industrial or wastewater treatment facility.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards associated with industrial facilities and safety precautions necessary to perform work safely.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and process equipment; identify malfunctions or deficiencies; and determine appropriate corrective measures.
Ability to perform general maintenance and construction tasks using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and related technical information.
Ability to operate computers and computerized plant-control systems, including SCADA and related systems.
Ability to conduct routine laboratory tests, accurately maintain operational records and official documents, and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to work effectively in adverse environmental conditions and perform physically demanding maintenance activities.
Skill in the safe and proper use, care, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and instruments.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Grade I Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification from the State of North Carolina.
Experience in industrial maintenance or construction.
Knowledge and experience in general construction, electrical systems, plumbing, mechanical systems, and hydraulic principles.
Experience maintaining wastewater treatment equipment, including pumps, blowers, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other process equipment.
Familiarity with operation and maintenance of a Grade IV water reclamation facility and knowledge of wastewater treatment biological processes.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, including greasing moving parts, changing oil, checking amperages, and visually inspecting equipment and related parts.
Perform corrective maintenance, including changing pump and motor bearings, changing ultraviolet lamps, repairing wiring and connectors, packing pumps, changing belts, and replacing shear-pins.
Retrofit plant equipment, structures, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Operate landscaping equipment and perform landscaping and grounds maintenance.
Collect data for the preventive maintenance program and take corrective action as required.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems using blueprints, electrical schematics, manuals, and other references.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Dismantle and overhaul plant equipment such as grit collectors, pumps, submersible mixers, bar racks, blowers, electric actuators, gear boxes, and valves.
Troubleshoot and maintain complex electrical and electronic systems.
Install new equipment and assist higher-level maintenance technicians.
Maintain detailed plant maintenance records.
Perform skilled mechanical, pipe-fitting, and electrical work, including in high-stress, high-danger situations.
Use Office Suite software, attend virtual meetings, and communicate through MS Teams and email.
When filling in as a relief operator, tour the facility and monitor mechanical and analytical equipment, including pumps, generators, motors, nutrient analyzers, blowers, digesters, UV disinfection, chemical feed equipment, and clarifiers.
When filling in as a relief operator, perform laboratory tests, maintain records and reports, and regulate or adjust motors, pumps, blowers, and valves as operating conditions change.
When filling in as a relief operator, monitor plant operation using specialized computer equipment, including SCADA systems, controls, and printers.
When filling in as a relief operator, maintain process analyzers, perform calibration and service as prescribed, and monitor and adjust chemical feed systems as necessary.
Perform other job-related tasks as required.