W/S Plant Mechanic I, II, or III

City of High Point•Jamestown, NC

3d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine technical and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of machinery and equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plants and pump/lift stations. Work is performed under regular supervision. This position may be filled as a W/S Plant Mechanic I, II, or III.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License or valid license from another state.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city departments, employees, and the public.
Ability to maintain all information in a confidential manner.
Highly detail oriented and project a professional manner.
Ability to climb steps and ladders.
Considerable experience doing mechanical work with hand tools and power tools.
Experience with centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
Experience with belt and gear drives.
Experience with valves and piping.
Considerable experience maintaining and repairing equipment used in water and wastewater treatment.
Ability to work independently to perform troubleshooting and repair from start to finish.
Hearing in both ears must be average of 40 decibels in each of the following frequency ranges: 1000, 2000 and 3000 hz.
Acuity, far: Both eyes 20/25 - R 20/30 - L 20/30 corrected.
Acuity, near: Both eyes 20/22 corrected.
Depth Perception: 4.
Ability to use respiratory protective equipment such as enclosed facemask.
Breathing ability of 60% on the FEV and FVC tests results.
The senses of SIGHT, SMELL, HEARING and TOUCH are Required.
Physical stamina to withstand working under adverse weather conditions.
Medium to Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move various objects or equipment.
Physical demand requirements include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling heavy items and walking, standing, climbing, crawling, reaching, bending and stooping.
Significant use of arms, hands, legs, feet and back.
Manual dexterity in both arms and legs.
Musculo-Skeletal System requires flexibility for space maneuverability in underground lift stations.
Ability to climb and descend ladders using both hands while carrying tools and protective gloves and equipment.
Ability to use rubber protective gloves while installing small items such as washers, screws and fuses.
Ability to climb ladders and tolerate confined and enclosed spaces.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations and requests made by supervisors, other employees or the public.
Ability to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner, possibly under emergency conditions.
Ability to understand and apply safety requirements.
Ability to train and lead others in electrical work tasks.
Ability to use arithmetic to the extent of measuring for parts or tools needed for assignment, making note of inventory requirements, and counting parts and supplies upon receipt.
Ability to read safety and other manuals, instructions, equipment readings, report information, ordinances, rules, regulations, street names and signs, work orders and other documents relating to the job.
Ability to write figures, reports, make notes as needed to complete records and labels.
Ability to be conversant in voice and diction so as to participate in discussions and communicate well with supervisor, co-workers, and other City personnel in person, over two-way radio and by telephone.
Ability to perform proper and clear communication rapidly during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

For safety reasons, this worker cannot wear a beard when wearing a respirator.

Responsibilities

Assists in the overhaul of water and/or wastewater treatment machinery and equipment.
Maintains pump and lift stations, reads meters and gauges, lubricates and performs preventative maintenance.
Rebuilds pumps and piping systems, installs new equipment.
Replaces valves and instruments.
Cleans, services, and assists in the overhauls of pumps, motors, and related equipment.
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
Performs regular preventive maintenance inspections such as checking and lubricating bearings and gear boxes, checking and replacing filters, checking packing, temperatures, etc.
Troubleshoots and repairs pumping and treatment equipment.
Dismantles and overhauls water and/or wastewater treatment machinery and equipment.
Assists in preparing, recording, and reporting on plant operation, maintenance, and repair.
Diagnoses, plans, and directs utility maintenance work.
Prepares, records, and reports on plant operation, maintenance, and repair.
Takes on a leadership role in the absence of the Lead Mechanic.