Temporary Treatment Plant Operator / Mechanic
About The Position
This 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 but are not limited to tool organization, preventative maintenance on equipment, repairs to equipment, work space organization, addressing housekeeping issues, pumping out vaults, labeling of equipment, and equipment inspections. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with mechanical skills and experience. We value leadership potential and a desire to mentor and develop team members, alongside a strong adherence to all safety regulations. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, as is a readiness to respond to urgent mechanical needs. The water treatment division works together to ensure the City of Raleigh, and its surrounding communities receive clean and safe drinking water. In Maintenance we are committed to improving the functionality of our facilities and maintaining a clean and safe work environment that we can be proud of. This is a part-time, temporary position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and three years of maintenance experience OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
- 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 providing customer service
- 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
- Desire to mentor and develop team members
- Strong adherence to all safety regulations
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Readiness to respond to urgent mechanical needs
Responsibilities
- Utilizes techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing 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
- 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
- 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’ , etc.
- Performs additional duties as assigned based on departmental needs
- Responds to emergency repairs as needed due to inclement weather or other emergency-related events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
