Plant Maintenance Mechanic

City of St. Joseph • St. Joseph, MO

2h

About The Position

Repairs and maintains wastewater, sludge processing and disposal equipment and systems including pumps, conveyors, gear boxes, belt presses, and outstation equipment. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of prior experience in a related field required.
• Valid State of Missouri driver’s license required.
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Skills in welding and troubleshooting mechanical equipment operating problems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, and mechanical fabrication.
• Knowledge of safety practices regarding work.
• Ability to sweat plumbing joints.
• Ability to operate torches and welding equipment, hand tools, measuring and testing tools, power tools and safety protective equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Visual acuity and good oral communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• OBSERVES, TROUBLESHOOTS, REPAIRS and OVERHAULS pumps, valves, mechanical assemblies, and pneumatic assemblies.
• REPAIRS chemical supply delivery pumps and relates sub-assemblies.
• CLEANS work area and job site.
• ADJUSTS, ALIGNS, and INSTALLS pumps, conveyors, hoists, blowers, aerators, gear box assemblies, piping, air lines, heat exchangers and related assemblies.
• MAINTAINS and OVERHAULS water, chemical sludge, grit and refuse removal equipment.
• OPERATES equipment as needed.
• PERFORMS all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED