Treatment Plant Mechanic I

City of Charlotte

1d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs skilled work in areas of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting as necessary on equipment associated with the operation of water/wastewater treatment plants and supporting sites. Work involves performing tests to determine the operating efficiency of equipment; inspecting plant and equipment; maintaining and repairing equipment; reading blueprints, manuals, and specifications; maintaining and repairing piping and associated building structure; troubleshooting and making needed repairs or rebuilds; and maintaining a working vehicle, set of tools, and parts related to the various tasks. This position may document readings, obtain quotes, order parts, prepare reports, ensure safety procedures are followed, and maintain clean work areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school; desires college courses in a related field.
OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.
Requires valid driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain a City Driver’s Permit.
Requires NC One Water Maintenance Technologist I certification or must obtain certification within 30 months.
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management software.
Knowledge of operating and repairing related equipment.
Knowledge of municipal wastewater and certain chemicals.
Skill in mechanical and electrical repairs.
Skill in using hand and power tools.
Ability to obtain a City driving authorization.
Ability to operate various types of cranes and other motorized equipment.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to follow safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

Having one of the following certifications is preferred: NC Grade I Maintenance Technologist Certification, NC Grade 2 Maintenance Technologist Certification, NC Grade 3 Maintenance Technologist Certification, NC Grade 4 Maintenance Technologist Certification

Responsibilities

Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment associated with the operation of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, raw water pump stations, remote distribution pump stations and tank sites, and sewage lift stations.
Inspects plant, pump stations, tank sites, and booster stations.
Performs preventative maintenance. Examples of preventative maintenance include greasing, cleaning, and exercising equipment, checking belts and connections, changing oil, replacing, and rebuilding components on pumps, motors, valves, drives, hydraulic or air cylinders, etc.
Performs corrective maintenance. Examples of corrective maintenance include the troubleshooting, repair, removal and installation of pumps, motors, drives, valves, compressors, chemical feed systems, odor control systems, screens, filters, plumbing and auxiliary plant equipment.
Conducts monthly inspections on vehicles, power tools, forklifts, crane truck, stationary cranes and safety retrieval systems.
Conducts tests to determine operating efficiency of equipment.
Maintains related records including equipment status, hours worked, chemicals and materials used and costs.
Fabricates parts as needed. Paints and replaces concrete.
Responds to emergency situations, outages, and equipment failure.
Performs shop and vehicle housekeeping.
Operates cranes, trucks, forklifts, as other equipment as needed.
Coordinates activities with operation plant and re-pump facilities.
Follows safety policies and procedures; maintains safety equipment; and follows lock out/tag out and confined space work procedures.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.