Plant Maintenance Mechanic

City of St. Joseph • Saint Joseph, MO

10d • Onsite

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.
• All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
• Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees