Plant Mechanic

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Garner, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Plant Mechanic position is part of the Plant Industrial Trades Series, devoted to skilled trades work in the construction, alteration and repair of utility plant facilities and equipment. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of chemical feed systems and equipment supporting the operations of a large-scale water treatment and pumping facility. Performs a variety of mechanical, facilities and grounds maintenance work at assigned plants, lift stations and related sites. Including inspecting, maintaining, repairing or replacing pumps, valves and meters critical to water treatment, distribution, and pumping processes. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical related issues. Inspection of the water treatment plants and remote sites, handling work orders through our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and work scheduling. The mechanic collaborates closely with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams to maintain system integrity and operational efficiency.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 1 to 3 years’ experience in water/wastewater plant operation and maintenance, or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
Knowledge of standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
Knowledge of business math concepts
Knowledge of filing and record-keeping principles
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
Knowledge of uses and properties of supplies and equipment
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations
Knowledge of customer service principles
Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Skill in conducting inspections, equipment testing and providing preventative maintenance
Skill in organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands
Skill in providing directions to others in coordinating work and meeting service standards
Skill in providing attention to detail in assignments
Skill in proofreading and error correction
Skill in business math computations
Skill in organizing and maintaining records and files
Skill in maintaining and updating data and documentation
Skill in comprehending reference books and manuals
Skill in operating assigned tools and equipment
Skill in interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
Skill in utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
Skill in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Nice To Haves

Leadership potential and a desire to mentor and develop team members

Responsibilities

Utilizes techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, installs machinery, chemical feed systems, plumbing systems, pumps, valves, gearboxes, pneumatic/hydraulic systems and other critical equipment in a continuous-running work environment
Reads and understands mechanical prints and O&M’s
Observes and listens to mechanical performance to troubleshoot malfunctions and test performance of equipment
Performs preventative maintenance, facilities maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and replacement of defective parts, equipment and systems
Ensures the maintenance work area, warehouse, facility, grounds and storage areas remain neat, clean, safe and orderly.
Cleans and repairs hand tools and power tools used for mechanical equipment maintenance
Prepares job sites for projects and repairs, assembles and organizes equipment, tools, and materials
Utilizes and updates hard-copy and digital copies of equipment, operations and maintenance manuals
Completing preventative maintenance work orders using the CMMS in addition to creating work orders and documenting time, equipment and materials
Operates equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, backhoes, skid steers, boats, UTV’s, etc.
Performs additional duties as assigned based on departmental needs
Overtime and participation in an on-call rotation schedule
Responds to emergency repairs as needed due to inclement weather or other emergency-related events