Plant Mechanic, Zone 7

Zone 7•Livermore, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to perform skilled mechanical installation, maintenance and repair work on water treatment plant and field distribution system equipment and facilities; and to perform related work as required. This class independently performs skilled mechanical maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of pumps, motors, valves, compressors, piping systems and related water treatment and distribution equipment and facilities. This class receives direction and assignments from the Lead Plant Mechanic, Zone 7, while the direct supervisor is the Facilities Maintenance and Construction Supervisor. This class is distinguished from the Lead Plant Mechanic in that the latter is responsible for coordinating and directing the work of Plant Mechanics.

Requirements

The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in skilled mechanical maintenance repair work in a water or wastewater treatment or industrial setting.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s license.
Must be willing to work in exposure to potentially hazardous materials, in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must possess strength sufficient to perform work assignments.
Must be willing to respond to emergencies in off-hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an apprenticeship in a related field, such as machinist, electrician or electronics technician, may be substituted for not more than one year of the required experience.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in water treatment plant and field distribution system maintenance and repair work, including plumbing, electrical and related building trades work.
Knowledge of shop math.
Knowledge of safe work methods and safety precautions related to the work.
Knowledge of metal fabrication, including welding, brazing and soldering.
Knowledge of principles of lead supervision.
Ability to plan and complete work assignments independently.
Ability to estimate materials, tools and equipment required to perform assignments efficiently.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled mechanical installation, maintenance and repair work on water treatment plant and field distribution system equipment and facilities.
Install, diagnose, repair and maintain a wide variety of mechanical equipment used in water treatment and distribution work.
Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment used in the work.
Observe safe work methods and safety precautions related to the work.
Read and interpret plans, specifications, manuals and schematics.
Estimate materials, tools and equipment required to perform assignments efficiently.
Follow written and oral instructions.
Direct the work of others as assigned.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union