Wastewater Mechanic

City of Lubbock•Lubbock, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects, repairs, and maintains the equipment and facilities associated with water or wastewater systems. This role involves routine maintenance, inspection of stationary equipment, cleaning, general repairs, record-keeping, and potentially leading assistants. The position also requires 'call duty' on a fixed or rotating schedule and estimating supplies and maintenance needs.

Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years experience operating and repairing large stationary equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Valid Current Driver's License
Physical Exam Required
Requires employee to be clean-shaven.
Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.
This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening.
Waste Water Treatment Plant: NPPA - Noncommercial Political; WW-C - Class C Wastewater License WW-D - Class D Wastewater License
Ability to obtain Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within 6 months of hire.
Wastewater Treatment Plant: Three to five years experience operating and repairing pumps and valves of four, six, eight, twelve, eighteen, and twenty four inches.
Also operating and repairing blowers, gas compressors, belt presses, belt conveyance, polymer mixing systems, and other wastewater plant equipment.
Knowledge of: Operating and maintenance practices of the related control and recording devices.
Knowledge of: Computerized water or wastewater maintenance systems that applies to specific facility.
Ability to: Diagnose failures in specialized water system control devices.
Ability to: Work independently.
Ability to: Maintain accurate records.
Ability to: Work in confined spaces using proper safety equipment, including self contained breathing equipment.
Ability to: Communicate effectively with others.
Ability to: Estimate material and supply needs.
Ability to: Use troubleshooting methods.
Ability to: Read blueprints and plans.
Ability to: Operate forklift and front-end loader (Waste Water Treatment Plant only).
Physical Requirements: Frequently lift and carry and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Physical Requirements: Frequently stand and walk during the shift.
Physical Requirements: Push and pull objects in order to remove pump covers.
Physical Requirements: Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
Physical Requirements: Place arms above, at or below shoulder height.
Physical Requirements: Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance and inspect stationary equipment such as: Water Treatment and Production-pumps, valves, compressors, and fittings.
Perform routine maintenance and inspect stationary equipment such as: Wastewater Treatment - wastewater pumps, belt filter presses, polymer system, chlorine distribution equipment, gas digesters, belt conveyance, blowers, equipment; including pumps, valves, compressor, and fittings.
Clean and maintain appearances of buildings, structures, and equipment.
Inspect, repair, and replace chlorinators and ammoniators (Water Treatment) as needed.
Perform general welding, electrical, and pipeline work.
Keep records and prepare reports.
Lead, train, and evaluate assistants.
Mechanic on 'Call Duty' on a fixed or rotating schedule.
Estimate supplies, materials, and maintenance requirements for outside purchases or contract work.
Purchase supplies and other work-related items as approved with City credit card.
Performs related duties as directed.