WASTEWATER MECHANIC 1

City of West Haven • West Haven, CT

36d

About The Position

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on treatment plant and related equipment. Interprets and works from blueprints, drawings, sketches, plans, specifications, and technical illustrations. Performs skilled repair work on wastewater treatment plant equipment and instruments. Understands the mechanics of machinery. Follows written and oral instructions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the maintenance and repair of advanced mechanical systems.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable in computer operations; able to create spreadsheets and knowledgeable of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the word processing documents, and able to enter information into maintenance management system.
• Knowledgeable of methods, materials, equipment, and tools used in the construction, repair, and operation of engines, pumps, and other mechanical equipment related to waste treatment plant operations and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of the operations and internal combustion engines related to waste treatment operations and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of the operations and internal combustion engines and electrical pump motors; safety principles and practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent, four years' experience as a mechanical technician, at least two years of which shall be with similar plant equipment.
• Possess and maintains a valid Commercials Driver's License – Class B or within the first year of hire date obtain the CDL-Class B license.
• Have a valid Class I Collections Operators License

Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment in solving normal work problems under general supervision of Maintenance Supervisor using standard and special electrical tools and equipment.
• Inspects wiring and lighting systems, electrical control equipment, meters, outlets, and panels as directed by plant’s electrician.
• Installs new equipment, interprets oral and written instructions, specifications, and codes.
• Keeps electronic and written maintenance records; prepares labor and material estimates.
• Operates all equipment used for cleaning and clearing sewers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED