Mechanic-Pump and Motor

City of Leander•Leander, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic-Pump and Motor performs mid-level, moderately complex work maintaining and operating facilities and equipment throughout the City’s water and wastewater utility system. The position applies technical expertise and safe work practices to plant equipment, lift stations, electrical systems, and related maintenance. It works under general supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The employee must participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies, including failures at water or wastewater facilities at any time of day or during storm events. The role maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment at the City’s water and wastewater treatment plants and associated facilities. Work includes servicing pumps, motors, blowers, valves, generators, electrical distribution systems, instruments, and controls; performing preventive maintenance; and using a range of hand tools, testing devices, vehicles, and heavy equipment. The employee monitors inventory and maintains an assigned pump and motor truck and its tools and equipment. The job involves driving a company vehicle approximately 60% of the time, working outdoors in extreme temperatures and inclement weather, and exposure to dust, fumes, loud noises, and wet or humid conditions. Employees must wear City-issued uniforms and personal protective equipment and follow applicable safety procedures. Employment is contingent on the stated education, certification, experience, background and driving checks, work authorization, and other requirements. CDL drivers are subject to applicable FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of full-time related work experience and/or technical training.
Valid Class C driver’s license from any U.S. state; must be able to obtain a Texas license within 90 days of hire.
TCEQ I Wastewater Collection License, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
TCEQ D Water Distribution License, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
Valid Class B Texas commercial driver’s license at hire, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
Ability to obtain a basic first aid certificate within one year of hire.
Knowledge of chemicals, technical equipment, and Texas Water Commission and EPA guidelines and regulations.
Ability to locate water lines using maps and repair and maintain water and wastewater lines, valves, and pumps while following safety standards.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow detailed verbal and written instructions; and read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate courteously and diplomatically with employees and the public.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing work.
Ability to work schedules outside regular daytime hours, including shifts, on-call duties, and emergency response at early morning, afternoon, evening, or late-night hours.
Ability to wear the City-provided uniform and issued personal protective equipment, including steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, a safety vest, and ear protection; follow safety procedures and use safety equipment.
Ability to operate assigned equipment, tools, and vehicles safely and report safety hazards, equipment problems, and emergency situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and lifting or moving up to 100 pounds and pushing, pulling, or dragging up to 150 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in extreme heat or cold and inclement weather, with exposure to dust, fumes, loud noises, and wet or humid conditions.
Approximately 60% driving time in a company vehicle.
CDL drivers must comply with applicable FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements. Applicants must provide specific consent for a full Clearinghouse query; refusal results in non-employment. Current employees who refuse consent or required registration may be removed from safety-sensitive duties or employment, as described in the posting.
Proof of education, certifications, and experience listed in the employment application; satisfactory pre-employment criminal history and driving record checks; legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship; and compliance with Selective Service registration requirements where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of work experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a water or wastewater utility system.
Experience working for a government entity such as a city, county, or state agency.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and perform complex technical repairs on major machinery and mechanical equipment at the City’s water and wastewater treatment plants and associated facilities.
Maintain and operate electrical distribution systems, stationary generators rated 100 kW to 750 kW, and mobile trailer-mounted generators.
Disassemble, clean, overhaul, and rebuild motors, electric-powered centrifugal and positive-displacement blowers, pressure-reducing valves, sewage and chemical-feed pumps, filters, and other plant equipment.
Dismantle and repair pumps, including cleaning or replacing impellers, repacking stuffing boxes and mechanical seals, tightening packing glands, and replacing bearings, using hand or power tools and working in extreme weather conditions.
Inspect and troubleshoot pumps for malfunctions, damage, and premature wear, including blown packing, shaft misalignment, slipping drive belts, worn bearings, and lubrication needs.
Receive, store, and handle petroleum-based materials such as grease, degreasers, and oils.
Perform precision motor-shaft alignments using dial indicators, feeler gauges, and shims.
Operate hand tools and equipment such as welding machines, air compressors, jackhammers, forklifts, and related equipment.
Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program for utility-system facilities and equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and repair electric circuits related to water and wastewater equipment.
Program and calibrate VFDs and soft starters for motors up to 200 hp.
Test, troubleshoot, locate, calibrate, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical and electronic systems, components, and devices.
Rebuild equipment to manufacturer specifications, including motor controllers, transmitters, level instruments, audio-tone transmitters, and other devices; use operational performance standards and standard or specialized testing equipment to correct instrumentation defects.
Operate and coordinate heavy equipment, including boom trucks, dump trucks, cranes, and flatbed trucks.
Monitor inventory of materials and equipment; recommend and specify needed products; and requisition approved equipment and maintenance supplies.
Maintain the assigned pump and motor truck and keep tools and testing equipment organized and in safe operating condition.
Perform on-call duties and respond 24/7 to water or wastewater facility and equipment failures, including nighttime and storm-related electrical or mechanical failures.
Perform other duties as assigned.