Wastewater Mechanic

City of Cape Girardeau•Cape Girardeau, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing wastewater treatment plant and lift station equipment. The role involves troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, rebuilding components like gearboxes and electrical motors, and performing maintenance, repair, and replacement activities for plant equipment, electronics, and facilities. Responsibilities also include maintaining and repairing lift stations, cleaning rag screening equipment, back-flushing pumps, and removing grease from wet wells. The position requires monitoring and assisting with the programming and maintenance of the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, programming logic controllers, and wireless modems. Troubleshooting and repairing electrical malfunctions using various meters and installing new electrical services are also key duties. Additionally, the role involves painting equipment and buildings, performing preventative maintenance, conducting biosolids testing, treating biosolids to comply with EPA 503 regulations, and transporting biosolids. The job may require working non-standard hours, performing lab tests, and responding to emergency call-outs. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skill in the repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant and lift station equipment and procedures
Skill in the analysis and diagnosis of equipment problems
Skill in the operation of trucks and other heavy equipment
Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
Knowledge of computer programming, maintenance, and software applications
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electronic schematic drawings, and manufacturer’s installation/repair instructions
Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations
Skill in oral and written communication
High School graduation or equivalency required
Three (3) years related experience in equipment repair and maintenance
Must possess or obtain within two (2) years of the first day of employment a Missouri Class “D” wastewater license
Must possess a Missouri Class “E” CDL license
Will be required to obtain and maintain a valid Class “A” CDL license with tanker endorsement
Successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment
Rebuild equipment, including gearboxes and electrical motors at the wastewater treatment facility and lift stations
Read and interpret complex information from manuals, diagrams and schematics to perform maintenance, repair and replacement activities for plant equipment, electronics and facilities
Maintain and repairs lift stations in the City of Cape Girardeau
Clean rag screening equipment, back-flush pumps, and remove grease from wet wells
Monitor the supervisory control and data acquisition system
Assist in programming and maintaining the supervisory control and data acquisition system
Program logic controllers
Program wireless modems
Troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using voltage meter, resistance measurement device, continuity meter and amp meter
Install new electrical services
Paint equipment and buildings
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment
Perform biosolids testing
Treat biosolids to ensure compliance with EPA 503 regulations
Transport biosolids
Work non standard hours as required
Perform lab tests
Respond to emergency call out situations as required
Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Thirteen paid holidays per year
96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year
96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year
2 days of personal leave per fiscal year
City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only
City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000)
Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense
Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense
Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City
Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City