Pump Maintenance Mechanic

Town of Apex•Apex, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Apex is seeking a skilled Pump Maintenance Mechanic to help ensure reliable, efficient water and wastewater operations. This position is responsible for technical and skilled work in the operation, inspection, preventive maintenance, electrical troubleshooting and repair and replacement of machinery/parts and equipment in the water and sewer pumping stations throughout the Town. This position reports to the Pump Maintenance Supervisor and does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two (2) years of experience

Nice To Haves

Possession of a NC Collections Grade 1 Certification or the ability to obtain this certification within 12 months of hire.
Possession of NC Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement

Responsibilities

Performs various electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic tests to calculate the overall pumping efficiency of pump stations, notifies supervisor of deficiencies and recommends and performs corrective measures.
Maintains state and federal compliance of all stations assigned.
Performs pump station checks to maintain and repair pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and other apparatus and equipment.
Accesses SCADA system and analyzes performance indicators to identify anomalies. Recommends or performs corrective measures. Installs and programs replacement units.
Troubleshoots high voltage equipment and live fuses; tightens electrical components in control panels and replaces components as needed; wears fire retardant clothing. Monitors line voltage, maintains current transformer circuit, may be exposed to Arc Flash.
Performs preventive maintenance inspections such as checking and lubricating bearings, gear boxes, checking and replacing filters, cleaning out wet wells, packing pumps, mowing, and other preventive maintenance activities.
Checks and maintains ARV's and repairs or replaces as needed; pumps out ARV manholes due to groundwater or sewer failure.
Checks voltages coming into the generator transfer switches; replaces block heaters, fluids, filters, and/or hoses on generators when needed.
Inspects and makes necessary repairs to chemical feed site, pumps or odor control systems.
Analyzes and inspects mechanical and electrical components; conducts performance testing and determines timeline of component replacement.
Uses safety equipment, including but not limited to a gas monitor and tripod.
Identifies and obtains necessary repair parts and materials.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs parts or equipment due to failure.
Dismantles and overhauls various plant equipment; cleans, replaces and repairs gauges, grit collectors, grinders, pumps, diffusers, engines, blowers, and chlorinators.
Uses computer skills to prepare and maintain records of work activities on the Cityworks computer and mobile applications using SCADA and other applications as needed.
Performs maintenance on generators and switch gears.
Meets with vendors and contractors at pump site; unloads chemicals.
May perform work for other divisions in special situations or in the event of an emergency.
Subject to call back to duty.
Performs related tasks as required.

Benefits

Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans
Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
Traditional sick and vacation leave
80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
$1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
Bereavement leave
13 paid holidays
Longevity pay
Tuition assistance
Expansive wellness program