Plant Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice

City of Longview•Longview, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled labor in the installation, maintenance and repair of City Water Plants and equipment; maintains and adjusts equipment to meet job specifications and technical codes. This role involves checking facilities and equipment for proper operation, performing preventive maintenance, and repairing mechanical and electromechanical components. The apprentice will also be responsible for maintaining work areas, operating specialized vehicles and equipment safely, and responding to emergencies. Cross-training in work methods and safety procedures, as well as maintaining daily work logs, are also key aspects of the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and one year of technical maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
Ability to obtain a Class D Water license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in five months.
Ability to obtain a Class C license within nine months of meeting TCEQ requirements OR ability to obtain Millwright I classification within nine months.

Responsibilities

Performs skilled labor in the installation, maintenance and repair of Water plant equipment and components.
Reads and interprets technical manuals.
Assists with maintenance of facilities and grounds.
Checks facilities and equipment to verify proper operating conditions and identify maintenance needs.
Repairs equipment and components and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment and components as directed.
Repairs and adjusts equipment and components; verifies equipment functions meet job specifications and technical codes.
Performs maintenance activities within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Notifies supervisors of problems beyond the scope of authority.
Maintains Water plant work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
Operates and maintains a variety of specialized vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Identifies and reports vehicle and equipment problems requiring additional repair.
Follows all safety rules and regulations; utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed.
Reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.
Cleans up and stores hazardous materials according to City policy and procedures.
Responds to emergencies as needed.
Cross-trains in proper work methods and safety procedures.
Maintains daily work logs and records of maintenance services performed.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.