Wastewater Plant Mechanic

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

2d • $30 - $34

About The Position

The Plant Mechanic diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains equipment and facilities at water and wastewater treatment plants. The role may include welding, programming and installing PLCs, calibrating and maintaining instruments and control systems, purchasing parts and supplies, and assisting with general facility and grounds maintenance. The position is part of a skilled team supporting the City of Grand Junction’s wastewater services.

Requirements

• Four years of plant maintenance and repair experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized training in mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

• Some assignments may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a Colorado Class A Commercial driver's license.
• Some assignments may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a Water/Wastewater Operator's D License.
• Some assignments may require possession of, or ability to obtain, Collections/Distribution I, II, III, and IV certificates.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater treatment plants, related equipment, and facilities.
• Install, align, test, maintain, recondition, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and hydraulic systems, components, and parts.
• Replace piping and recondition valves.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and service equipment and facilities.
• Pack, lubricate, clean, paint, and weld equipment.
• Fabricate and weld parts and equipment, including repairing cracked or broken ferrous and nonferrous metal parts.
• Design, lay out, and fabricate new structures and parts, including drilling, milling, and lathe work as required.
• Program and install PLCs; calibrate, repair, and maintain instruments and control systems.
• Purchase parts and supplies and assist with general facility and grounds maintenance.

Benefits

• 32 days of paid annual leave for personal and/or sick days.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Health insurance options.
• Employer-matched retirement.
• City employee health clinic offering free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and enrolled dependents.
• City employee child care center.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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